Washington Elem School

Washington Elem School is one of the minimally staffed elementary-level communitys in East Alton, Illinois, overseen by East Alton SD 13, with 130 students on its rolls from grade pre-K. Compared to the state average of about 381 students per school, that is 66% below typical.

Within East Alton SD 13, which oversees 3 schools and 716 students, Washington Elem School is one campus in the system.

On the student-mix side, Washington Elem School reports that 78% of the student body identifies as White. Other groups include 15% Black, 6% multiracial.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school currently runs with 3 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 52.0:1. The state averages around 13.9:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. About 66% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Madison County runs at roughly 46%, so the school's eligibility rate is somewhat above the surrounding baseline.

In the area at large, Madison County reports that median household income runs about $75,793, about 31% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Washington Elem School is one of 84 public schools in Madison County (combined enrollment of about 35,253 students).

The closest other public school is East Alton Middle School, roughly 0.5 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Washington Elem School.

The school occupies a bedroom-community site.

Looking at the recent track record. Washington Elem School's enrollment has remained close to its prior level since 2018, when it stood at 132 (now 130). The Black share of enrollment increased from 2% to 15% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio loosened from 20.9:1 in 2018 to 52.0:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, recent activity here tends to focus on classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.