Serving 481 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Washington Center Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- 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 481 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
481 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Washington Center Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington Center Elementary School is 0.56, 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
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
10%
13%
White
64%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 schools are Washington Center Elementary School often compared to?
Washington Center Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mabel K Holland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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?
481 students attend Washington Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Washington Center Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 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 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Washington Center Elementary School offer ?
Washington Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-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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