Washington Elem School
Waukegan, IL · Elementary School
Performance Overview
About This School
Washington Elem School is a elementary school located in Waukegan, Illinois. The school serves 400 students.
With a DataScore of 48/100 (D), Washington Elem School performs below the state average for Illinois. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
75% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Washington Elem School has a DataScore of 48/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Washington Elem School has 400 students enrolled. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1.
Washington Elem School has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of +1.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Washington Elem School is part of the Waukegan CUSD 60 in Waukegan, Illinois. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.