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Washington-McKinley Elem Sch

PublicRegular
Chicago Heights, Illinois · Chicago Heights SD 170
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students286
Student:Teacher11.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch98%
Title INo
Washington-McKinley Elem Sch
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 378
286
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
98%+44.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level

Overview

Washington-McKinley Elem Sch is a public primary in Chicago Heights, Illinois. The school enrolls 286 students. It is part of the Chicago Heights SD 170 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
11.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
98% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictChicago Heights SD 170
County17031
CityChicago Heights
ZIP60411
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170996001227

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment286
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino77.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian21.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
77.0%
Black
0.0%
Asian
21.4%
Two+
0.8%
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 %98%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)