Washington Elem School

524 S Kosciusko St
Jacksonville, IL 62650

www.jsd117.org

264 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located at 524 S. Kosciusko St. in Jacksonville, Illinois, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Jacksonville School District 117. As a neighborhood school, it is dedicated to fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. The school typically focuses on building strong literacy and mathematical foundations while encouraging a supportive community environment where students can thrive as they transition through their formative grade levels.

Beyond its core curriculum, Washington Elementary emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education, often integrating activities that promote character development and student engagement. The school works closely with local families and the broader Jacksonville community to ensure that students have the resources necessary for success. By maintaining a focus on personalized learning and a nurturing atmosphere, Washington Elementary strives to prepare its students for the academic challenges they will face in middle school and beyond.

264

Total Students

19.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	21
Black	40
Asian	3
Two or More	40

White
160 (60.6%)
Black
40 (15.2%)
Two or More
40 (15.2%)
Hispanic
21 (8.0%)
Asian
3 (1.1%)

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:	Jacksonville SD 117
Phone:	(217)243-6711
Website:	http://www.jsd117.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
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 44

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 40