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Washington Elementary School (Closed 2004)

1200 Shelby Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
Washington Elementary School serves 148 students in grades Prekindergarten-3. 
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
148 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
8%
17%
White
88%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
148 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Washington Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Mattoon Community Unit School District 2.

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