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Enrollment
424
Elementary
DISTRICT 364 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DIXON USD 170·NCES 171233001486
Washington Elementary School
703 E Morgan St, Dixon, IL 61021 · (815) 934-9660 · Lee County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL424 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.7:1
27 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.7:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
61%
257 students
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 56%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 103 | 24% |
| Kindergarten | 162 | 38% |
| Grade 1 | 159 | 38% |
Student demographics
41%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 36% · STATE 69% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Washington Elementary School→Jefferson Elementary School→Madison School→Reagan Middle School→Dixon High School
Based on grade levels within Dixon USD 170. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Washington Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Elementary School this school | 424 | 60.6% | N/A |
| South Primary School South Roxana | 450 | 59.3% | N/A |
| Sarah Atwater Denman Elementary School Quincy | 501 | 59.1% | 39.3% |
| West Side Primary School Harrisburg | 400 | 63.0% | N/A |
| Hedding Grade School Abingdon | 376 | 62.0% | 48.3% |
| Hawthorn Elementary School Salem | 421 | 62.7% | 48.2% |
Matched among Illinois elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Washington Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois | In Lee County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 424 | #883 of 2,419 | #1 of 7 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.7:1 | #1,669 of 2,035 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 41.0% | #1,129 of 2,042 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 60.6% | #992 of 2,132 | N/A |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -17.2% | #565 of 1,461 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
424
+3 (+1%) vs 2020
-41% since 1990-91, when it was 722
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 424 | 27.1 | 15.7:1 | 61% (257) |
| 2023-24 | 444 | 26 | 17.1:1 | 59% (264) |
| 2022-23 | 444 | 26 | 17.1:1 | 48% (214) |
| 2020-21 | 421 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 512 | 30.3 | 16.9:1 | 48% (246) |
| 2015-16 | 501 | 27 | 18.6:1 | 58% (290) |
| 2010-11 | 443 | 27 | 16.4:1 | 57% (251) |
| 2000-01 | 406 | 28 | 14.5:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 722 | 35 | 20.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Washington Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 17% (512 to 424); teachers down 11% (30.3 to 27.1).
About Washington Elementary School
Washington Elementary School is a public medium-sized elementary school in Dixon, Illinois. Classes run from pre-K through 1, and the school has 424 students.
Dixon USD 170 is made up of 5 schools with 2,436 students in all.
Washington Elementary School is 75% White by enrollment. Beyond that, enrollment is 13% multiracial, 7% Hispanic, and 3% Black. In Lee County overall, about 86% of residents are White. Washington Elementary School's diversity index is 41%, against a US figure of 70%.
Its teaching staff equals 27.1 full-time positions, a ratio of 15.7:1. On average, elementary schools in Illinois have 13.9:1, compared with 15.7:1 here. Around 61% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. The gap from the 51% average for public schools in Lee County is 11 points.
Census Bureau estimates for Lee County show that the median household income is $70,292, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 19%, and roughly 7% of residents are in poverty. Washington Elementary School is one of 19 public schools in the county.
Dixon High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.8 miles away. The five-mile area around Washington Elementary School holds 4 other public schools.
Its location is classified as Town: Distant by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Compared with 2020-21, when it had 421 students, enrollment in 2024-25 was about the same at 424.
Parents and students can post about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Washington Elementary School. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Lee County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
33,869
Census ACS
Median income
$70,292
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
19
3,778 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Dixon USD 170
- Dixon High SchoolHigh · 760 students
- Reagan Middle SchoolMiddle · 585 students
- Jefferson Elementary SchoolElementary · 344 students
- Madison SchoolElementary · 323 students
- TJ Dempsey Therapeutic Day SchoolCombined
Other schools in Dixon
- Dixon High SchoolHigh · 760 students
- Reagan Middle SchoolMiddle · 585 students
- Jefferson Elementary SchoolElementary · 344 students
- Madison SchoolElementary · 323 students
- Lee Cty SpEd-ECEElementary
- Lee Cty SpEd-Life Skills (2-5 GraElementary
Other Washington Elementary schools
155 other US public schools in 28 states are named Washington Elementary. Washington Elementary School is the 44th largest of the 156.
- Washington Elementary SchoolRockford, IL · 523 students
- Washington Elementary SchoolMundelein, IL · 467 students
- Washington Elementary SchoolMarion, IL · 465 students
- Washington Elementary SchoolElgin, IL · 446 students
- Washington Elementary SchoolEvanston, IL · 410 students
Nearby schools
- Dixon High School0.8 mi · 760
- Jefferson Elementary School1.0 mi · 344
- Reagan Middle School1.5 mi · 585
- Madison School1.5 mi · 323
- Ashton-Franklin Center Elementary School9.2 mi · 218
- Centennial Elementary School10.2 mi · 294
Frequently asked questions
About Washington Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School enrolls approximately 424 students in grades PK-01.
What grades does Washington Elementary School serve?
Washington Elementary School serves grades PK-01.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is approximately 15.7:1 (27 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School reports a student body of 75% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian, 13% Two or more.
Is Washington Elementary School public or private?
Washington Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Dixon USD 170.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.