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Public elementary school · Pontiac CCSD 429

Washington Elem School

Grades 04–05 · Pontiac, IL · NCES 173216003364

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

221

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

21.54

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

10.3:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

04–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Illinois elementary enrollment

17th percentile

Compared with 2,324 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

276.5

Washington Elem School: 221 reported students.

State peer staffing position

13th percentile

10.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about Washington Elem School

Washington Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades 04–05 in Pontiac. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Pontiac CCSD 429. NCES reports 221 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,324 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 364.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 17th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.3:1, below 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (81%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 27.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking Washington Elem School

  1. 1How do the reported 10.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.54 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
Not reported
Students with disabilities
27.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch
52%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0.25
Social workers (FTE)
1

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White81%
  • Hispanic8.1%
  • Black2.7%
  • Asian1.4%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial5.9%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Learning opportunities

Programs reported by the school

Advanced Placement

Not reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Continue exploring

Other schools in Pontiac CCSD 429

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Lincoln Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 02–03

227 reported students

Central Elem School

Elementary · Grades PK–01

361 reported students

Pontiac Jr High School

Middle · Grades 06–08

326 reported students

View all 4 district schools →