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Washington Elem School

PublicRegularGrades 4–5
Pontiac, Illinois · Pontiac CCSD 429
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students221
Student:Teacher10.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch52%
Title INo
Washington Elem School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
221
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
52%-1.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
4–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Washington Elem School is a public primary serving grades 4–5 in Pontiac, Illinois. The school enrolls 221 students. It is part of the Pontiac CCSD 429 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span4–5
DistrictPontiac CCSD 429
County17105
CityPontiac
ZIP61764
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173216003364

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment221
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino12.8%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native79.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
12.8%
Black
0.0%
Asian
3.1%
Two+
5.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %52%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)