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#555 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 30% in state

East Washington Elementary School

Elementary School · East Washington School Corp · Pekin, IN

An East Washington School Corp elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1020 N Eastern School Rd, Pekin, IN 47165

  • Math 60% vs IN 48% (2025)
  • Reading 55% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 19.7:1 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 Data15
Annual Change-2.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60.1% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.5% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg+8.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.3 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+13.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.7:1
District spending per student$12,576
Chronic Absenteeism25.4%

Students at East Washington Elementary School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency60%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
48%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency55%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
51%
2025
Math
60%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 35 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where East Washington Elementary 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 Louisville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average270/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$76,071

Median home value

$161,800

Median rent

$835/mo

College educated

16%

Homeownership

87.6%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47165; 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
William W Borden Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.4K–64.2 mi332Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

East Washington School Corp

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$12,576NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

East Washington Elementary School is listed in East Washington School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About East Washington Elementary School

East Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pekin, IN, part of East Washington School Corp, serving approximately 532 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #555 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about East Washington Elementary School

What grades does East Washington Elementary School serve?

East Washington Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend East Washington Elementary School?

East Washington Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 532 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Washington Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at East Washington Elementary School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Washington Elementary School rank in IN?

East Washington Elementary School ranks #555 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is East Washington Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

East Washington Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 East Washington Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Washington Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is East Washington Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is East Washington Elementary School a Title I school?

No, East Washington Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Washington Elementary School?

43.8% of students at East Washington Elementary 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
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
532
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.4%
Area population (ZIP 47165)
6,599
Area average commute
37.1 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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 47165; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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