At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
394
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
61%+7.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
3–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Washington Elem School is a public primary serving grades 3–5 in Sterling, Illinois. The school enrolls 394 students. It is part of the Sterling CUSD 5 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span3–5
DistrictSterling CUSD 5
County17195
CitySterling
ZIP61081
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID174231004260
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment394
White57.1%
Hispanic / Latino33.5%
Black / African American1.8%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
57.1%
Hispanic
33.5%
Black
1.8%
Asian
0.8%
Two+
6.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.