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Washington Elementary School

703 E Morgan St
Dixon, IL 61021
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Washington Elementary School serves 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 444 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Washington Elementary School's student population of 444 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
8%
28%
Black
5%
16%
White
75%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.42
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
444 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Washington Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Dixon USD 170 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 444 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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