Washington G Elem School

Located at 3611 E 114th St, in Chicago, Illinois, Washington G Elem School is a middle-of-the-pack elementary campus that serves 571 students (grades pre-K through 8), run under Chicago Public Schools Dist 299. Compared to the state average of about 381 students per school, that is 50% above typical.

Across the 622 schools in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 (324,396 students total), Washington G Elem School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Washington G Elem School shows that 91% of students identify as Hispanic, making the school strongly Hispanic-majority. Other groups include 4% White, 4% Black. By comparison, Cook County as a whole is about 27% Hispanic, so the school skews noticeably more Hispanic than its surroundings.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Washington G Elem School has 42 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.8:1. That tracks the state average closely. Around 78% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Cook County runs at roughly 66%, so the school's eligibility rate is higher than the surrounding baseline.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), Washington G Elem School sits in the top 10% of Illinois schools after the BeatsExpectations adjustment. Predicted proficiency for the school's FRL share is roughly 26.6%; actual is 44.5%, +17.9 points clear of the demographic baseline.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Cook County) reports that median household earnings sit near $83,498, about 43% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Cook County's 1406 public schools (combined enrollment of about 697,934 students), Washington G Elem School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Washington G High School, roughly 0.2 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. On composite proficiency, Washington G Elem School comes 1st of 9 in the immediate cluster, higher than the nearby-schools average of 25.1%.

The campus sits in a high-density setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Washington G Elem School's enrollment has fell 34% since 2018, when it stood at 861 (now 571). The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 21.0:1 in 2018 to 13.8:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.