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#290 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 8% in state

George Washington Elem School

Elementary School · Park Ridge Ccsd 64 · Park Ridge, IL

A Park Ridge Ccsd 64 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

1500 Stewart Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068

  • Math 40% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 64% proficient (2022)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$22,454
Chronic Absenteeism12.2%

Students at George Washington Elem School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency40%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency64%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 29 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 64% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
77%
2014
Math
46%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
50%
2022
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where George Washington Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated947/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Park Ridge), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$138,201

Median home value

$539,700

Median rent

$1,511/mo

College educated

65.1%

Homeownership

85.3%

Poverty rate

3.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60068; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
George B Carpenter Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.3K–50.7 mi432Compare →
St Andrews Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4privatePK–80.8 mi155Compare →
Theodore Roosevelt Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3K–50.8 mi683Compare →
Mary, Seat of Wisdom SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–81.0 mi455Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Park Ridge Ccsd 64

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#3 of 8
District spending per student
$22,454NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

George Washington Elem School is listed in Park Ridge CCSD 64; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About George Washington Elem School

George Washington Elem School is a public elementary school in Park Ridge, IL, part of Park Ridge Ccsd 64, serving approximately 581 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #290 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about George Washington Elem School

What grades does George Washington Elem School serve?

George Washington Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend George Washington Elem School?

George Washington Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 581 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elem School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does George Washington Elem School rank in IL?

George Washington Elem School ranks #290 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is George Washington Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

George Washington Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at George Washington Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, George Washington Elem School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is George Washington Elem School a charter school?

No, George Washington Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is George Washington Elem School a Title I school?

No, George Washington Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
581
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.2%
Area population (ZIP 60068)
39,227
Area average commute
28.2 min
Area median age
44.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60068; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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