Washington Center Elementary School serves 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Washington Center Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Washington Center Elementary School's student population of 494 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
494 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Washington Center Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Washington Center Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1300 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
11%
13%
Black
13%
13%
White
62%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washington Center Elementary School's ranking?
Washington Center Elementary School is ranked #1300 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Washington Center Elementary School?
494 students attend Washington Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Washington Center Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Center Elementary School?
Washington Center Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What grades does Washington Center Elementary School offer ?
Washington Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Washington Center Elementary School part of?
Washington Center Elementary School is part of Fort Wayne Community Schools School District.
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