Located at 1125 S. Cuyler Ave., Washington Irving Elementary School serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The school was first established in 1910 and named after African American short story writer Washington Irving, who famously penned, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."
Today, Irving Elementary enrolls 518 students who enjoy an average student-to-teacher ratio of 11-to-1. The faculty emphasizes the importance of a focus on academics, as 52% of students test at or above proficiency levels in math and 46% are proficient readers.
Irving's vibrant program of extracurricular activities and enrichment includes the annual poetry slam and arts festival, the Irving school garden club, architecture adventure, Math Olympiad and the green team that helps kids explore sustainability and environmental issues. Through Washington Irving's World Languages program, students are invited to explore up to seven languages that include Swahili, Greek, French, German, Italian, Mandarin and Spanish.
For over 120 years, Washington Irving has remained committed to building students' self-awareness and opening children's minds and remains a significant part of the Oak Park community and its educational footprint.
Washington Irving School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
1125 S Cuyler Ave,
Oak Park, IL
Oak Park Elementary School District No. 97
School Details
Head of School
John Hodge
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
36%
Niche Grade
B+
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
36%
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Math Proficiency
37%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
45
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Full Time Teachers
45
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Teachers in First or Second Year
4.7%
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GreatSchools Rating
6
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
73%
State Average
43%
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Math
69.9%
State Average
38.5%
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Student Diversity
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Male
50.7%
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Female
47.7%
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White
52.5%
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Hispanic
15.4%
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Black
15%
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Two or more races
12.6%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
2/15/2025
In the district Irving is a bright spot. However This listing is wrong there is no gifted and talented program. And our experience and that of others we know in district 97 is that the district does not take care of high achieving students. If you have a gifted student I do not recommend d97 schools...
11/3/2015
Washington Irving Elementary is outstanding for the personal and community connections. We love this community of families and teachers. Students and parents walk to school and everyone has a cheerful Hello! The school events are always popular, like the Academic Fair, Holiday Craft Fair, and the lu...
8/28/2013
Washington Irving is a 5 star school. Our child is now entering 1st grade and there isn't one bad thing to say about this school. The teachers are top notch, the principal is wonderful, caring & focused, the parent involvement & community feeling is fantastic. I give this public school higher marks...
11/28/2012
Irving is a true hidden gem. Don't let the outside fool you. The staff are among the most dedicated I've seen. They really go out of their way to meet the needs of individual students. The principal has the well earned respect of both staff and families, which is hard to accomplish. He's turned arou...
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Washington Irving School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Oak Park, IL, in the Oak Park neighborhood, and is served by the Oak Park Elementary School District No. 97 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 539 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 36% are proficient in reading. Washington Irving School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $622,501. Discover additional schools in the area, like J Sterling Morton East High School, J. Sterling Morton High School West, Oak Park and River Forest High School, and more. Learn more about what Oak Park has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Washington Irving School.