Washington Elementary School (Closed 2013)

Washington Elementary School serves 232 students in grades Kindergarten-4. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
232 students
This chart displays total students of Washington Elementary School by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
(11-12)
85-89%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
85-89%
83%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Black
1%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
White
86%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Ohio by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Washington Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Washington Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH 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 78% OH state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
232 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Washington Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Van Wert City School District.

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