Washington Elementary School

200 Sherman St
Pana, IL 62557
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Washington Elementary School serves 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 295 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Washington Elementary School's student population of 295 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
295 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
96%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
295 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Washington Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Pana CUSD 8 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 295 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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