At a glance
Reported students
588
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
47.55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
607
George Washington Elem School: 588 reported students.
State peer staffing position
40th percentile
12.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 599
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52.58
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
What the reported data says about George Washington Elem School
George Washington Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Park Ridge. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Park Ridge CCSD 64. NCES reports 588 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, close to the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (81.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.8%). English learners represent 10% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking George Washington Elem School
- 1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 47.55 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.9%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81.6%
- Hispanic8.8%
- Black0.3%
- Asian3.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial5.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Park Ridge CCSD 64
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Eugene Field Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
626 reported students
Franklin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
535 reported students
Theodore Roosevelt Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
677 reported students
George B Carpenter Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
435 reported students
Lincoln Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
749 reported students
Emerson Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
890 reported students
Public schools near George Washington Elem School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George B Carpenter Elem School Elementary · Park Ridge CCSD 64 | KG–05 | 435 | 0.7 mi |
| Theodore Roosevelt Elem School Elementary · Park Ridge CCSD 64 | KG–05 | 677 | 0.8 mi |
| Eugene Field Elem School Elementary · Park Ridge CCSD 64 | KG–05 | 626 | 1.5 mi |
| Rosemont Elem School Elementary · Rosemont ESD 78 | PK–08 | 221 | 1.7 mi |
| Orchard Place Elem School Elementary · CCSD 62 | KG–05 | 258 | 1.7 mi |
| Iroquois Community School Elementary · CCSD 62 | KG–08 | 411 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about George Washington Elem School
What grades does George Washington Elem School serve?
George Washington Elem School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Park Ridge CCSD 64.
How many students attend George Washington Elem School?
George Washington Elem School reported 588 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 599 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at George Washington Elem School?
The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 588 students and 47.55 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is George Washington Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?
George Washington Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Park Ridge CCSD 64 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is George Washington Elem School in?
George Washington Elem School is part of Park Ridge CCSD 64, based in Niles, IL, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near George Washington Elem School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include George B Carpenter Elem School (0.7 mi), Theodore Roosevelt Elem School (0.8 mi), Eugene Field Elem School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.