Jefferson Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School
Should I attend Jefferson Elementary School or Washington Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Community Size
Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 270 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 333 students in grades 1-5, Washington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
1-5
Total Students
270 students
333 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1172 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
6-9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
37
-
Grade 1 Students
50
62
Grade 2 Students
41
67
Grade 3 Students
43
72
Grade 4 Students
54
70
Grade 5 Students
45
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
25%
71%
% Black
4%
13%
% White
63%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
12%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%