George Washington Elementary School in Alsip, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

George Washington Elementary School is a suburban public school in Alsip, Illinois that is part of Cook County School District 130. It serves 209 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.1:1. Its teachers have had 19 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

209 Students

23 Teachers

12545 S Homan Ave

Alsip, IL 60803 View local requests

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George Washington Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Hicks

Mrs. Nagel

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George Washington Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

88%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

George Washington Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 26, 2025

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