Washington Elem School
Marion, IL · Marion CUSD 2 · Grades K - 5
273rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 87%▲ Improving
Washington Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Washington Elem School 273rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 87% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 81th in 2019 to 87th in 2025 — improving.
Washington Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Washington Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 479 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.1% | 74.9% | ▼ 11.2 pts | |
| Black | 5.0% | 12.9% | ▲ 7.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.6% | 8.4% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 2.9% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Washington Elem School
Typical home value $183K in zip 62959 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2008
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Washington Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Jefferson Elem SchoolMarion CUSD 2 · 0.5 mi away521st of 2,105
ELA 61% · Math 58% - 9Lincoln Elem SchoolMarion CUSD 2 · 1.1 mi away376th of 2,105
ELA 65% · Math 65% - 9Longfellow Elem SchoolMarion CUSD 2 · 1.2 mi away309th of 2,105
ELA 71% · Math 64% - –Jefferson Elem SchoolJohnston City CUSD 1 · 6.3 mi away
- 6Crab Orchard Elementary SchoolCrab Orchard CUSD 3 · 6.4 mi away897th of 2,105
ELA 57% · Math 39% - –North Side Primary CenterHerrin CUSD 4 · 7.9 mi away
- 9Adams SchoolMarion CUSD 2 · 8.1 mi away394th of 2,105
ELA 72% · Math 56% - 8Herrin C U S D 4 Elem SchoolHerrin CUSD 4 · 9.4 mi away583rd of 2,105
ELA 60% · Math 55%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Washington Elem School in?
Washington Elem School is part of the Marion CUSD 2 district in Marion, Illinois.
Is Washington Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Washington Elem School 273rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 87% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Washington Elem School?
White 75%, Black 13%, Two or more races 8%, Hispanic 3% (479 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Washington Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62959 is $183K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.