George Washington Elem School

588 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

George Washington Elementary School, located at 1500 Stewart Ave in Park Ridge, Illinois, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K–5. As part of Park Ridge-Niles School District 64, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is consistently recognized for maintaining high academic standards and a strong focus on student achievement. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond its core curriculum, George Washington Elementary is known for its dedicated teaching staff and active parent involvement, which help create a well-rounded educational experience. The school offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs designed to engage diverse interests and learning styles. With a long-standing reputation for excellence, it serves as a cornerstone of the Park Ridge neighborhood, preparing students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

588

Total Students

47.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Washington Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	480
Hispanic	52
Black	2
Asian	19
Two or More	31
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
480 (81.6%)
Hispanic
52 (8.8%)
Two or More
31 (5.3%)
Asian
19 (3.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)
Black
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Park Ridge CCSD 64
Phone:	(847)318-4360
Website:	http://d64.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	588
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 88

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 100