George Washington Elementary School

Summary:

George Washington Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Park Ridge, Illinois, serving 583 students in grades K-5 and part of the Park Ridge CCSD 64 district, which is ranked 60 out of 813 districts in the state.

The school consistently ranks in the top 10% of Illinois elementary schools academically, with 65.6% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 54.5% in Mathematics for the 2023-2024 school year, significantly outpacing state averages. George Washington Elementary School's performance is strong across different student groups, including female, male, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and disabled students. While the school has seen a recent increase in chronic absenteeism, its 2023-2024 rate of 7.2% is still lower than the district and state averages. With a relatively high per-student spending of $17,640, the school's academic success is particularly noteworthy.

Compared to nearby schools in the Park Ridge CCSD 64 district, George Washington Elementary School outperforms its peers in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. The school's performance for Hispanic students and special education students is particularly impressive, ranking in the top 10% of Illinois elementary schools for these subgroups. Additionally, the school's science proficiency rates are exceptionally high, with 82.7% of students proficient or better, significantly outpacing the district and state averages.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1500 Stewart Ave
       Park Ridge, IL  60068-3867


(847) 318-4360

District: Park Ridge CCSD 64

SchoolDigger Rank:
180th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,767 Help


Students who attend George Washington Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lincoln Middle School
High:    Maine South High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  583

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.3%
Hispanic:
9.8%
Two or more races:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  2.5% Help


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Compare Details George Washington Elementary School ranks better than 91.3% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Park Ridge CCSD 64 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.42. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details George Washington Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Park Ridge CCSD 64 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at George Washington Elementary School is $18,767, which is the 2nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Park Ridge CCSD 64 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

George Washington Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks George Washington Elementary School 180th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See George Washington Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Park Ridge CCSD 64:

SchoolDigger ranks Park Ridge CCSD 64 60th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for George Washington Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at George Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 87.31 108th 2020 94.7%
2004 87.13 108th 2030 94.7%
2005 83.89 167th 2022 91.7%
2006 81.03 251st 2086 88.0%
2007 80.46 276th 2095 86.8%
2008 85.26 134th 2092 93.6%
2009 84.77 152nd 2120 92.8%
2010 83.75 181st 2139 91.5%
2011 82.85 226th 2147 89.5%
2012 86.42 80th 2166 96.3%
2013 90.98 111th 2167 94.9%
2014 80.83 366th 2093 82.5%
2015 79.29 362nd 2052 82.4%
2016 85.75 260th 2046 87.3%
2017 95.66 66th 2044 96.8%
2018 91.70 124th 2037 93.9%
2019 88.19 197th 2086 90.6%
2021 85.17 230th 1948 88.2%
2022 92.14 136th 2082 93.5%
2023 90.67 168th 2077 91.9%
2024 90.42 180th 2067 91.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at George Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 77.61 77th 826 90.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at George Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.82 127th 763 83.4%
2019 87.02 85th 1194 92.9%
2021 65.38 146th 640 77.2%
2022 89.23 56th 1113 95.0%
2023 88.81 75th 1156 93.5%
2024 75.12 195th 1195 83.7%
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Rank History for Female students at George Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.18 100th 1964 94.9%
2019 88.25 176th 2019 91.3%
2021 84.84 187th 1680 88.9%
2022 91.21 132nd 1970 93.3%
2023 89.12 171st 1957 91.3%
2024 88.93 180th 1942 90.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at George Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.24 143rd 907 84.2%
2024 92.69 36th 886 95.9%
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Rank History for Male students at George Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.87 156th 1972 92.1%
2019 85.38 228th 2019 88.7%
2021 79.87 259th 1707 84.8%
2022 91.28 133rd 1977 93.3%
2023 89.21 173rd 1984 91.3%
2024 89.07 183rd 1959 90.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at George Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.50 90th 938 90.4%
2019 94.25 17th 955 98.2%
2021 74.51 94th 742 87.3%
2022 84.15 90th 954 90.6%
2023 80.72 90th 970 90.7%
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Rank History for White students at George Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.14 165th 1463 88.7%
2019 73.96 306th 1462 79.1%
2021 76.30 219th 1308 83.3%
2022 85.52 128th 1425 91.0%
2023 81.52 196th 1419 86.2%
2024 82.38 188th 1392 86.5%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for George Washington Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 369 n/a 10 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 383
1990 379 n/a 9 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 390
1991 391 0 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1992 410 0 8 9 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1993 423 0 14 11 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1994 457 0 10 7 1 n/a n/a 0 475
1995 509 1 12 11 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1996 509 1 12 11 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1997 529 1 16 12 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1998 557 2 23 13 1 n/a n/a 0 596
1999 494 4 12 17 1 n/a n/a 0 528
2000 510 4 12 15 3 n/a n/a 0 544
2001 528 4 8 13 0 n/a n/a 0 553
2002 530 4 11 17 1 n/a n/a 0 563
2003 530 4 11 17 1 n/a n/a 0 563
2004 528 0 14 24 1 n/a n/a 0 567
2005 541 0 16 28 1 n/a n/a 0 586
2006 515 0 18 33 0 n/a n/a 14 580
2007 503 0 16 27 0 n/a n/a 20 566
2008 542 0 18 22 0 n/a n/a 25 607
2009 553 0 16 26 0 n/a n/a 28 623
2010 547 0 14 20 0 n/a n/a 38 619
2011 547 0 11 50 0 0 13 0 621
2012 547 0 9 40 0 0 11 0 607
2013 526 0 11 47 0 0 10 0 594
2014 529 0 14 46 0 0 13 0 602
2015 535 1 15 50 0 0 12 0 613
2016 520 3 19 45 0 2 11 0 600
2017 541 2 21 51 0 1 9 0 625
2018 556 3 24 59 0 1 8 0 651
2019 564 1 25 52 0 2 9 0 653
2020 559 4 23 51 1 2 11 0 651
2021 548 4 26 59 1 1 13 0 652
2022 492 3 23 63 1 1 16 0 599
2023 480 5 15 57 1 2 23 0 583

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at George Washington Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 383 26.1 14.6 n/a
1990 390 23.1 16.8 n/a
1991 407 28.0 14.5 n/a
1992 427 28.7 14.8 n/a
1993 448 27.3 16.4 n/a
1994 475 28.0 17.0 n/a
1995 533 31.7 16.8 n/a
1996 533 31.7 16.8 n/a
1997 558 31.0 18.0 n/a
1998 596 32.0 18.6 n/a
1999 528 32.0 16.5 n/a
2000 544 34.6 15.7 n/a
2001 553 32.0 17.3 n/a
2002 563 34.5 16.3 0
2003 563 34.5 16.3 0
2004 567 34.0 16.7 0
2005 586 33.5 17.5 0
2006 580 32.6 17.8 0
2007 566 35.0 16.2 0
2008 607 33.0 18.4 0
2009 623 34.8 17.9 0
2010 619 37.7 16.3 0
2011 621 38.6 16.0 0
2012 607 41.0 14.7 3.3
2013 594 63.0 9.4 3.7
2014 602 47.3 12.7 n/a
2015 613 44.0 13.9 8.8
2016 600 44.0 13.6 3.8
2017 625 47.1 13.2 2.4
2018 651 48.4 13.4 2.8
2019 653 43.8 14.8 2.8
2020 651 42.9 15.1 3.1
2021 652 n/a n/a n/a
2022 599 48.1 12.4 2.5
2023 583 46.0 12.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio George Washington Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 383 26.1 14.6 n/a
1990 390 23.1 16.8 n/a
1991 407 28.0 14.5 n/a
1992 427 28.7 14.8 n/a
1993 448 27.3 16.4 n/a
1994 475 28.0 17.0 n/a
1995 533 31.7 16.8 n/a
1996 533 31.7 16.8 n/a
1997 558 31.0 18.0 n/a
1998 596 32.0 18.6 n/a
1999 528 32.0 16.5 n/a
2000 544 34.6 15.7 n/a
2001 553 32.0 17.3 n/a
2002 563 34.5 16.3 0
2003 563 34.5 16.3 0
2004 567 34.0 16.7 0
2005 586 33.5 17.5 0
2006 580 32.6 17.8 0
2007 566 35.0 16.2 0
2008 607 33.0 18.4 0
2009 623 34.8 17.9 0
2010 619 37.7 16.3 0
2011 621 38.6 16.0 0
2012 607 41.0 14.7 3.3
2013 594 63.0 9.4 3.7
2014 602 47.3 12.7 n/a
2015 613 44.0 13.9 8.8
2016 600 44.0 13.6 3.8
2017 625 47.1 13.2 2.4
2018 651 48.4 13.4 2.8
2019 653 43.8 14.8 2.8
2020 651 42.9 15.1 3.1
2021 652 n/a n/a n/a
2022 599 48.1 12.4 2.5
2023 583 46.0 12.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

George Washington Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis B
201597.7%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%98.2%
201698.2%97.4%97.4%97.2%97.2%98.0%
201797.9%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.5%98.1%
201898.3%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.0%98.3%
201998.2%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.6%98.2%
202197.4%97.2%97.2%97.2%97.2%97.2%97.2%
202296.5%96.6%96.6%96.6%96.5%96.5%
202396.2%96.1%96.1%96.1%95.9%96.2%
202495.9%95.7%95.7%95.7%95.7%96.0%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for George Washington Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $333 (2.3%) $14,066 (97.7%) $14,398
2020 $336 (2.0%) $16,492 (98.0%) $16,829
2021 $504 (2.9%) $17,172 (97.1%) $17,676
2022 $504 (2.9%) $17,172 (97.1%) $17,676
2023 $453 (2.6%) $17,187 (97.4%) $17,640
2024 $354 (1.9%) $18,412 (98.1%) $18,767

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on George Washington Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 197th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 168th of 2077 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (George Washington Elementary School)6258.2
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Park Ridge CCSD 64)56.155.4
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (George Washington Elementary School)70.568.1
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Park Ridge CCSD 64)65.961.1
 4.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (George Washington Elementary School)59.670.6
 11%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Park Ridge CCSD 64)56.668.9
 12.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (George Washington Elementary School)53.546.3
 7.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Park Ridge CCSD 64)57.347.1
 10.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (George Washington Elementary School)6457.9
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Park Ridge CCSD 64)63.164.3
 1.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (George Washington Elementary School)45.646.3
 0.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Park Ridge CCSD 64)52.449.9
 2.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (George Washington Elementary School)75.273.9
 1.3%
   5th Grade Science (Park Ridge CCSD 64)72.977.1
 4.2%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students653583
 10.7%
African American15
 400%
American Indian01
Asian2515
 40%
Hispanic5257
 9.6%
Pacific Islander22
White564480
 14.9%
Two or More Races923
 155.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about George Washington Elementary School

Students at George Washington Elementary School are 82% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 583 students attended George Washington Elementary School.

Students who attend George Washington Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lincoln Middle School
High : Maine South High School

Yes. George Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 8.7% of Illinois elementary schools.


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