Washington Elementary School

1730 N Hanley Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63114
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Bottom 50%
Serving 365 students in grades 1-8, Washington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 365 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Washington Elementary School's student population of 365 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
365 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Washington Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
#1999 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6%
37%
This chart display 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 Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
13%
46%
This chart display 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 Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
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Black
84%
15%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
4%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
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Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
40%
This chart display 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 Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
This chart display 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 Missouri by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Washington Elementary School's ranking?
Washington Elementary School is ranked #1999 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Washington Elementary School often compared to?
Washington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marvin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
365 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Washington Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Normandy Schools Collaborative School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-8
  • Enrollment: 365 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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