Washington Elem School

394 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located at 815 W Le Fevre Rd in Sterling, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Sterling Community Unit School District 5. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing core academic instruction and social-emotional development for students in the primary grade levels. The school is deeply integrated into the local Sterling community, working to foster a supportive environment that prepares young learners for their transition into middle school.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student growth, utilizing a standard curriculum designed to meet state educational benchmarks. With its location in a residential area of Sterling, Washington Elementary functions as a neighborhood hub, emphasizing partnerships between educators, students, and families. The staff generally prioritizes inclusive classroom environments and student engagement, aiming to build a strong academic base while encouraging the personal development of every child who walks through their doors.

394

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	225
Hispanic	132
Black	7
Asian	3
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

White
225 (57.3%)
Hispanic
132 (33.6%)
Two or More
25 (6.4%)
Black
7 (1.8%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Sterling CUSD 5
Phone:	(815)625-2372
Website:	http://sterlingpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
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

Grade 3 134

Grade 4 132

Grade 5 128