Washington G Elementary School vs. Clay Elementary School
Should you attend Washington G Elementary School or Clay 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
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Top Rankings
Washington G Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Clay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 617 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Washington G Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 592 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Clay Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
617 students
592 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1867 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3138 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
≤5%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
8%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
40
61
Kindergarten Students
57
61
Grade 1 Students
61
52
Grade 2 Students
53
66
Grade 3 Students
66
51
Grade 4 Students
56
60
Grade 5 Students
59
58
Grade 6 Students
72
63
Grade 7 Students
62
58
Grade 8 Students
91
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
91%
69%
% Black
4%
22%
% White
4%
5%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
95%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
