Washington Elem School

(708)201-2078

www.district148.net/washingtonelementary.html

282 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located at 13900 S School St in Riverdale, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Riverdale School District 148. The school is committed to providing a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged children, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for their future academic careers. As part of a smaller community-focused district, the school emphasizes the importance of a structured curriculum and faculty engagement to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

Beyond classroom instruction, Washington Elementary strives to foster a sense of community among its students, families, and staff. The school operates with the goal of ensuring that every student has access to the resources necessary to succeed, often collaborating with district stakeholders to provide inclusive educational programming. By maintaining a focus on fundamental literacy, numeracy, and character development, the school serves as a central hub for early childhood development within the Riverdale area.

282

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	9
Black	263
Two or More	9

Black
263 (93.3%)
Hispanic
9 (3.2%)
Two or More
9 (3.2%)
White
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:	Dolton SD 148
Phone:	(708)201-2078
Website:	http://www.district148.net/washingtonelementary.html
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	282
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
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 24

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 62