J L Hensey Elem School

www.d50schools.com

262 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

J.L. Hensey Elementary School, located in Washington, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Washington District 50 Schools. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. By emphasizing core subjects alongside social-emotional development, the school strives to build a strong base for future success, focusing on cultivating curiosity, character, and foundational academic skills in its young learners.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Washington community, maintaining a focus on building collaborative relationships between teachers, students, and families. Through its commitment to a well-rounded curriculum, J.L. Hensey aims to provide a safe and inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. With a curriculum designed to meet the evolving needs of elementary-aged children, the school remains a key component of the Washington educational landscape, helping prepare students for their eventual transition to middle school and beyond.

262

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J L Hensey Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	218
Hispanic	23
Black	4
Two or More	17

White
218 (83.2%)
Hispanic
23 (8.8%)
Two or More
17 (6.5%)
Black
4 (1.5%)

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:	District 50 Schools
Phone:	(309)745-3625
Website:	http://www.d50schools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
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

Pre-Kindergarten 38

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 55