Serving 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, 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 was 65-69% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
389 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)65-69%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-64%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Black
40%
14%
White
45%
60%
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
389 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Washington Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Penn Hills School District.
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