Serving 331 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, George Washington 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
George Washington Elementary School's student population of 331 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
331 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
George Washington Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Washington Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2884 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
16%
27%
Black
29%
17%
White
36%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Washington Elementary School's ranking?
George Washington Elementary School is ranked #2884 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend George Washington Elementary School?
331 students attend George Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of George Washington Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington Elementary School?
George Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does George Washington Elementary School offer ?
George Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is George Washington Elementary School part of?
George Washington Elementary School is part of Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 School District.
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