IllinoisSchoolsWashington Elem School

Washington Elem School

PublicRegularGrades 05
Waukegan, Illinois · Waukegan CUSD 60
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students384
Student:Teacher12.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch78%
Title INo

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 378
384
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
78%+25pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Washington Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Waukegan, Illinois. The school enrolls 384 students. It is part of the Waukegan CUSD 60 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
12.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictWaukegan CUSD 60
County17097
CityWaukegan
ZIP60085
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID174125004139

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment384
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino86.7%
Black / African American0.7%
Asian8.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.5%
Hispanic
86.7%
Black
0.7%
Asian
8.4%
Two+
1.2%
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 %78%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)