George Washington Elementary Sch

www.district130.org

270 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

George Washington Elementary School, located at 12545 S Homan Ave in Alsip, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Alsip, Hazelgreen, and Oak Lawn School District 126. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential life skills for its diverse student body. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future academic success while encouraging a sense of community and civic responsibility.

Beyond its core academic offerings, George Washington Elementary is characterized by its commitment to creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Alsip community to provide a well-rounded educational experience. Through a blend of dedicated teaching staff, structured extracurricular opportunities, and a focus on character education, the institution strives to provide a stable and enriching foundation for students during their formative years.

270

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Washington Elementary Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	121
Black	126
Asian	1
Two or More	3

Black
126 (46.7%)
Hispanic
121 (44.8%)
White
19 (7.0%)
Two or More
3 (1.1%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cook County SD 130
Phone:	(708)489-3523
Website:	http://www.district130.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	270
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 50