Total enrollment
820
-53 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
2 schools in Washington SD 52
Illinois · 820 students · 1 city
For a Illinois district, Washington SD 52 runs a compact public-school system: 2 schools and roughly 820 students (1 elementary and 1 middle).
4-year change in Washington SD 52
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Washington SD 52 ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Illinois | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 820 | #404 of 508 | #7,664 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 2 | #500 of 508 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.1:1 | #358 of 506 | #4,548 of 9,044 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 27.2% | #389 of 456 | #6,874 of 8,164 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Inside Washington SD 52
Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 970 to 820 students (down 15%) and from 59 to 58 full-time teachers (down 2%), as of 2024-25.
Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Grade School | Washington | Elementary | PK-04 | 442 |
| Washington Middle School | Washington | Middle | 05-08 | 378 |
About Washington SD 52
Washington SD 52 is a rural-scale public-school district in Illinois. The district oversees 2 schools and hosts approximately 820 students.
Looking at the level breakdown, Washington SD 52 covers 1 elementary and 1 middle.
Average enrollment per school in Washington SD 52 is about 410, below the Illinois average of roughly 480.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 820 students, decreased 6% from the 873 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Washington SD 52 discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.