Serving 156 students in grades 3-6, Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
156 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)85-89%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80-84%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
96%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
156 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Washington Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Kiski Area School District.
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