Washington Elementary School vs. Foster Elementary School
Should I attend Washington Elementary School or Foster 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
Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Foster Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Overview
Serving 409 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 265 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Foster Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
409 students
265 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#45 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#21 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
63
51
Grade 1 Students
59
50
Grade 2 Students
73
52
Grade 3 Students
60
40
Grade 4 Students
73
36
Grade 5 Students
81
36
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
6%
% Hispanic
6%
3%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
78%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%