D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Washington Elem School

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 13900 S School St, Riverdale, IL 60827
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 9th percentile in Illinois
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

40
Repit Score
out of 100
295
Students
enrolled
12.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$23K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%9/1003.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 100% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −1 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency12% (−14 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency3% (−20 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 13900 S School St
City Riverdale
ZIP Code 60827
District 1712450
NCES School ID 171245001501
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 60827

Understanding the community around Washington Elem School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $35,835
Per Capita Income $19,306
Poverty Rate 31.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 12.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.1%
High School or Higher 88.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $112,900
Median Rent $1,020
Owner-Occupied 36.1%
Renter-Occupied 63.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Washington Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 57.3%
Female 42.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 95.3%
Hispanic/Latino 1.7%
Two or More Races 2.0%
White 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 295
Teachers (FTE) 23.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Washington Elem School?
Washington Elem School has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Washington Elem School?
Washington Elem School has 295 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1.
What grades does Washington Elem School serve?
Washington Elem School serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Washington Elem School receive per student?
Washington Elem School receives $23,232 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Washington Elem School in 60827 ▼
Avg Home Value
$134,122
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,306
1-Year Change
+11.7%
% Renters
63.9%

Other Schools in 60827

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026