Washington Elementary School vs. Dawes Elementary School
Should you attend Washington Elementary School or Dawes Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Dawes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 295 students in grades 4-5, Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 307 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dawes Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
4-5
K-5
Total Students
295 students
307 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1520 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1339 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
43
Grade 1 Students
-
57
Grade 2 Students
-
42
Grade 3 Students
-
51
Grade 4 Students
137
54
Grade 5 Students
158
59
Grade 6 Students
-
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
3%
% Hispanic
46%
30%
% Black
1%
25%
% White
45%
30%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
10%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
12%
