B−
Washington Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades 3–5
815 W Le Fevre Rd, Sterling, IL 61081 · (815) 625-2372 · Part of Sterling Community Unit District 5
Students
394
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
61%
Setting
Town
Grades
3–5
What stands out about Washington Elem School
- Math proficiency 6 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 9 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 8.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency20%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts22%
State average 30.7%
Location
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815 W Le Fevre Rd, Sterling
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 3134
Grade 4132
Grade 5128
Enrollment over time
363’20
366’21
340’22
374’23
394’24
Up 8.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 57%Hispanic 34%Two or more races 6%Black 2%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.