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#2887 of 3,813 schools in IL
George Washington Elementary Sch
Elementary School · Cook County Sd 130 · Alsip, IL
A Cook County Sd 130 elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12545 S Homan Ave, Alsip, IL 60803
- Math 17% proficient (2019)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at George Washington Elementary Sch score 17% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 10%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 17% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where George Washington Elementary Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,372/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alsip), 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
$66,555
Median home value
$200,600
Median rent
$1,113/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
67.8%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60803; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Lane SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 3–5 | 1.0 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| Whittier Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 4–5 | 1.1 mi | 153 | Compare → |
| Paul Revere Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 4–5 | 1.3 mi | 177 | Compare → |
| St Walter St Benedict Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 228 | Compare → |
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.
Cook County Sd 130
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #7 of 11
- District spending per student
- $20,636NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
George Washington Elementary Sch is listed in Cook County SD 130; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George Washington Elementary Sch
George Washington Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in Alsip, IL, part of Cook County Sd 130, serving approximately 244 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,887 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George Washington Elementary Sch
What grades does George Washington Elementary Sch serve?
George Washington Elementary Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend George Washington Elementary Sch?
George Washington Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 244 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary Sch is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George Washington Elementary Sch rank in IL?
George Washington Elementary Sch ranks #2,887 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is George Washington Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
George Washington Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Elementary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George Washington Elementary Sch has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is George Washington Elementary Sch a charter school?
No, George Washington Elementary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George Washington Elementary Sch a Title I school?
No, George Washington Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George Washington Elementary Sch?
85.7% of students at George Washington Elementary Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 244
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.1%
- Phone
- (708) 489-3523
- Area population (ZIP 60803)
- 22,089
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 60803; 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, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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