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Enrollment
467
Elementary
DISTRICT 347 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MUNDELEIN ESD 75·NCES 172754002918
Washington Elementary School
122 S Garfield Ave, Mundelein, IL 60060 · (847) 949-2714 · Lake County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL467 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
32 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.4:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
33%
152 students
DISTRICT 38% · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 152 | 33% |
| Grade 1 | 163 | 35% |
| Grade 2 | 152 | 33% |
Student demographics
59%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 59% · 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
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Mundelein ESD 75. 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 | 467 | 32.5% | N/A |
| A F Ames Elementary School Riverside | 482 | 31.3% | 76.0% |
| Kimball Hill Elementary School Rolling Meadows | 524 | 38.9% | 40.5% |
| William L Thompson School Lake Villa | 488 | 31.8% | 48.8% |
| Disney II Elementary School Chicago | 422 | 29.1% | 61.2% |
| Fox Meadow Elementary School South Elgin | 577 | 37.1% | 46.4% |
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 Lake County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 467 | #675 of 2,419 | #43 of 121 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.6:1 | #1,442 of 2,035 | #98 of 114 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 58.8% | #627 of 2,042 | #38 of 114 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 32.5% | #1,731 of 2,132 | #65 of 82 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -7.5% | #1,056 of 1,461 | #45 of 71 |
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
467
-22 (-4%) vs 2020
+7% since 1990-91, when it was 435
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 | 467 | 32 | 14.6:1 | 33% (152) |
| 2023-24 | 463 | 34 | 13.6:1 | 33% (154) |
| 2022-23 | 440 | 33.6 | 13.1:1 | 37% (164) |
| 2020-21 | 489 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 505 | 35.9 | 14.1:1 | 39% (195) |
| 2015-16 | 521 | 38 | 13.7:1 | 27% (140) |
| 2010-11 | 431 | 27 | 16.0:1 | 19% (84) |
| 2000-01 | 475 | 33 | 14.4:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 435 | 23 | 18.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Washington Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 8% (505 to 467); teachers down 11% (35.9 to 32).
About Washington Elementary School
Washington Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Mundelein, Illinois, administered by Mundelein ESD 75. It teaches 467 students in kindergarten through 2. That is 23% bigger than the average of about 381 students for elementary schools in Illinois.
Mundelein ESD 75 has 4 schools and 1,570 students, and Washington Elementary School is one of those schools.
Federal enrollment data show Washington Elementary School is 51% Hispanic. Other groups make up 38% White, 4% Asian, and 4% multiracial. Lake County as a whole is about 25% Hispanic, so the school's share is higher. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 59, compared with 70 nationally.
Washington Elementary School reported 32 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, a ratio of 14.6:1. It is about the same as the 13.9:1 average for elementary schools in Illinois. Roughly 33% of students at Washington Elementary School can receive free or reduced-price lunch. Public schools in Lake County average 54%.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Lake County show that the median household earns about $110,416 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 48%, and roughly 6% of residents are in poverty. Across Lake County, 214 public schools serve about 118,032 students.
Washington Elementary School is about 0.7 miles from Carl Sandburg Middle School, its nearest public school. Washington Elementary School has at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
The federal government classifies Washington Elementary School's location as Suburb: Large.
From 489 students in 2020-21, enrollment decreased to 467 by 2024-25.
On allk12, people connected to Washington Elementary School can post about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Lake County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
714,223
Census ACS
Median income
$110,416
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
48%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
214
118,032 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Mundelein ESD 75
- Carl Sandburg Middle SchoolMiddle · 529 students
- Mechanics Grove Elementary SchoolElementary · 486 students
- Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementary · 88 students
Other schools in Mundelein
- Mundelein Cons High SchoolHigh · 2,282 students
- Fremont Elementary SchoolElementary · 743 students
- Fremont Jr High/Middle SchoolMiddle · 692 students
- Fremont Intermediate SchoolElementary · 651 students
- Carl Sandburg Middle SchoolMiddle · 529 students
- Mechanics Grove Elementary SchoolElementary · 486 students
Other Washington Elementary schools
155 other US public schools in 28 states are named Washington Elementary. Washington Elementary School is the 30th largest of the 156.
- Washington Elementary SchoolRockford, IL · 523 students
- Washington Elementary SchoolMarion, IL · 465 students
- Washington Elementary SchoolElgin, IL · 446 students
- Washington Elementary SchoolDixon, IL · 424 students
- Washington Elementary SchoolEvanston, IL · 410 students
Nearby schools
- Carl Sandburg Middle School0.7 mi · 529
- Lincoln Elementary School1.0 mi · 88
- Lincoln School1.0 mi · 128
- Mundelein Cons High School1.1 mi · 2,282
- West Oak Middle School1.2 mi · 280
- West Oak Intermediate School1.2 mi · 268
Frequently asked questions
About Washington Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School enrolls approximately 467 students in grades KG-02.
Is Washington Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Washington Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades KG-02.
How many teachers does Washington Elementary School have?
Washington Elementary School employs 32 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Washington Elementary School?
At Washington Elementary School, the student body is approximately 38% White, 51% Hispanic, 2% Black, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School is overseen by Mundelein ESD 75 in Lake County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.