Washington Elem School
Sterling, IL · Sterling CUSD 5 · Grades 3 - 5
1,031st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 51%▲ Improving
Washington Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Washington Elem School 1,031st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 51% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 46th in 2019 to 51th 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 374 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.0% | 56.7% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 36.7% | 34.5% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.8% | 7.0% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.1% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Black | 2.7% | 0.8% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.9% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.9 pts |
Homes near Washington Elem School
Typical home value $146K in zip 61081 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2006
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Washington Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Jefferson Elem SchoolSterling CUSD 5 · 1.2 mi away
- 6Lincoln Elem SchoolSterling CUSD 5 · 1.5 mi away1,046th of 2,105
ELA 46% · Math 41% - –Franklin Elem SchoolSterling CUSD 5 · 1.6 mi away
- 4Merrill Elem SchoolRock Falls ESD 13 · 1.9 mi away1,282nd of 2,105
ELA 42% · Math 31% - –Dillon Elementary SchoolRock Falls ESD 13 · 2.6 mi away
- 7East Coloma - Nelson Elem SchEast Coloma - Nelson CESD 20 · 2.9 mi away773rd of 2,105
ELA 66% · Math 37% - 6Montmorency CCSD #145Montmorency CCSD 145 · 5.6 mi away896th of 2,105
ELA 50% · Math 46% - 5Jefferson Elem SchoolDixon USD 170 · 11.5 mi away1,162nd of 2,105
ELA 33% · Math 48%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Washington Elem School in?
Washington Elem School is part of the Sterling CUSD 5 district in Sterling, Illinois.
Is Washington Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Washington Elem School 1,031st of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 51% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Washington Elem School?
White 57%, Hispanic 35%, Two or more races 7%, Asian 1% (374 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Washington Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61081 is $146K 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.