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Washington Elementary School

914 ASHLAND AVE EVANSTON, IL 60202

About Washington Elementary School

Washington Elementary School is a public school located in Evanston, IL, which is in a small city setting. The student population of Washington Elementary School is 424 and the school serves K-5. At Washington Elementary School, 45% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 41% scored at or above that level for reading.

The student-teacher ratio is 10:1, which is the same as that of the district.

Many students from Washington Elementary go on to Evanston Township High School, which is known for having famous alumni like actors John and Joan Cusack and comedian Anders Holm. Schools close by, like Oakton Elementary, say that only 17% of their students are good at maths, while others in the district say that about 28% of their students are good at maths.

Families looking to move to the area can expect an average rent of about $2,450 per month for a three-bedroom home. This school is the best school in Evanston.

Washington Elementary School Contact Information

Address

914 ASHLAND AVE EVANSTON, IL 60202

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Phone

(847) 905-4901

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 45%
Reading 41%
State average proficiency is 45% in Math and 41% in Reading.
41
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
485
Total Students
$76267
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 140 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Washington Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:50 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 42%
Asian 2%
Hispanic 34.2%
Black 13.8%
Two+ Races 8%
Native Am. 0%
White
42%
Asian
2%
Hispanic
34.2%
Black
13.8%
Two+ Races
8%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 485
46.4%
225 Female
53.6%
260 Male

Student Population

485 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Washington Elementary School recently celebrated the dedication of longtime crossing guard Deborah Clark, honoring her 20+ years of service to students’ safety and community spirit.

FAQ

Q1. Is before- and after-school care available?

Ans. Yes, programs are available through the “Right At School” partnership.


Q2. What enrichment opportunities are provided?

Ans. Students enjoy art, music, physical education, and wellness garden projects.


Q3. Does the school use technology in classrooms?

Ans. Yes, students in upper grades use Chromebooks for digital learning.


Q4. Are there parent involvement opportunities?

Ans. Yes, parents can participate through the PTA and volunteer activities.


Q5. Does the school provide lunch and breakfast?

Ans. Yes, meals are available through the District 65 nutrition program.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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