Excellent
#509 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 13% in state
Washington Elem School
Elementary School · Marion Cusd 2 · Marion, IL
A Marion Cusd 2 elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
420 E Main St, Marion, IL 62959
- Math 34% proficient (2021)
- Reading 51% proficient (2022)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Washington Elem School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 58% (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 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,429/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marion), 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
$69,914
Median home value
$166,200
Median rent
$895/mo
College educated
27.5%
Homeownership
70.7%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62959; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 344 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 493 | Compare → |
| Longfellow Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 252 | Compare → |
| Adams SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | Not available | 263 | 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.
Marion Cusd 2
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,127NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Washington Elem School is listed in Marion CUSD 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington Elem School
Washington Elem School is a public elementary school in Marion, IL, part of Marion Cusd 2, serving approximately 479 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #509 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington Elem School
What grades does Washington Elem School serve?
Washington Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Washington Elem School?
Washington Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 479 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington Elem School rank in IL?
Washington Elem School ranks #509 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Washington Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Washington Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Elem School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Washington Elem School a charter school?
No, Washington Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washington Elem School a Title I school?
No, Washington Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington Elem School?
58.9% of students at Washington Elem School 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
- 479
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Williamson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- Phone
- (618) 993-8534
- Area population (ZIP 62959)
- 27,779
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 62959; this does not measure the attendance area.
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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