Washington Elementary

Summary:

Washington Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades 1-8 in the Normandy Schools Collaborative district in Saint Louis, Missouri, with 359 students. The school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in the state over the past decade, with a current statewide ranking of 797 out of 906 Missouri elementary schools and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Washington Elementary's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests, is significantly below state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 15.6% of 4th graders, 9.4% of 5th graders, and 19% of 6th graders were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state averages of 44.4%, 38.4%, and 44.4%, respectively. The school's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates are also low, ranging from 13.4% for 3rd graders to 29.9% for 4th graders, compared to state averages of 41.6% to 46.2%. Compared to other nearby schools in the Normandy district, such as Jefferson Elementary and Barack Obama Elementary, Washington Elementary's academic performance is consistently lower across all grade levels and subject areas.

Washington Elementary has extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 50.4% to 57.0% over the past few years, which are significantly higher than the state average. The school serves a student population that is predominantly from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 99.16% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. While the school has relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $13,128 to $15,935 per student over the past few years, which is higher than the state average, the additional resources have not translated into improved student outcomes. However, the school's African American students have performed relatively better, ranking 3-4 out of 5 stars on the SchoolDigger scale in recent years, suggesting that the school may have the potential to improve with the right strategies and support.


Detail:

Public 1-8

 1730 N Hanley Rd
       Saint Louis, MO  63114-6310


(314) 493-0810

District: Normandy Schools Collaborative

SchoolDigger Rank:
797th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,935 Help


Students who attend Washington Elementary usually attend:

High:    Normandy High

Student/teacher ratio:  23.7 Help
Number of students:  332

Racial breakdown:

African American:
80.1%
Hispanic:
9.9%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Washington Elementary ranks worse than 88% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Normandy Schools Collaborative District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.41. (See more...)
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Compare Details Washington Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.25. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (80.1%), Hispanic (9.9%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Normandy Schools Collaborative District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is 23.7. 3 elementary schools in the Normandy Schools Collaborative District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Elementary is $15,935. 3 elementary schools in the Normandy Schools Collaborative District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Elementary 797th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Washington Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
African American students:


Normandy Schools Collaborative:

SchoolDigger ranks Normandy Schools Collaborative 380th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Washington Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 15.10 1004th 1074 6.5%
2007 14.52 1014th 1080 6.1%
2008 16.63 1003rd 1084 7.5%
2009 8.52 1004th 1053 4.7%
2010 22.82 917th 1066 14.0%
2011 28.17 892nd 1088 18.0%
2012 13.79 989th 1085 8.8%
2013 15.49 1003rd 1108 9.5%
2014 2.55 1076th 1089 1.2%
2015 10.93 972nd 1058 8.1%
2016 16.52 754th 865 12.8%
2017 8.39 973rd 1032 5.7%
2018 8.23 973rd 1045 6.9%
2019 7.86 980th 1052 6.8%
2021 5.14 871st 901 3.3%
2022 9.73 828th 908 8.8%
2023 18.58 744th 898 17.1%
2024 13.41 797th 906 12.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.96 815th 887 8.1%
2019 15.27 841st 907 7.3%
2021 12.88 547th 574 4.7%
2022 23.04 447th 532 16.0%
2023 39.82 367th 611 39.9%
2024 28.69 482nd 625 22.9%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.23 179th 243 26.3%
2019 30.13 189th 250 24.4%
2021 16.71 158th 163 3.1%
2022 45.24 89th 184 51.6%
2023 62.58 44th 185 76.2%
2024 48.31 77th 191 59.7%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Washington Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 7.67 426th 454 6.2%
2022 11.59 422nd 459 8.1%
2023 15.25 404th 459 12.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 14.94 344th 371 7.3%
2022 25.17 306th 365 16.2%
2023 28.84 309th 382 19.1%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.26 96th 135 28.9%
2022 45.05 74th 148 50.0%
2023 47.84 73rd 153 52.3%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Washington Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 378 378
1992 34 403 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1993 23 320 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 346
1994 20 304 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1995 13 347 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 361
1996 13 347 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 361
1997 0 385 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1998 9 327 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1999 3 343 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2000 0 339 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 340
2001 2 348 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2002 9 327 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2003 9 327 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2004 0 325 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2005 4 306 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2006 1 277 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2007 2 273 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2008 1 244 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2009 7 232 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 239
2010 2 236 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 238
2011 2 256 0 1 0 0 0 0 259
2012 1 240 0 2 0 0 1 0 244
2013 4 243 0 7 0 0 1 0 255
2014 2 158 0 3 0 0 4 0 167
2015 5 305 0 9 0 0 7 0 326
2016 6 259 0 5 0 0 4 0 274
2017 9 252 0 3 0 0 2 0 266
2018 5 266 1 6 0 0 10 0 288
2019 4 276 1 6 1 0 16 0 304
2020 16 297 1 25 3 0 18 0 360
2021 12 285 1 27 0 0 14 0 339
2022 12 307 1 33 0 0 12 0 365
2023 12 297 0 38 0 0 12 0 359
2024 15 266 0 33 2 0 16 0 332

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Washington Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 378 16.4 23.0 n/a
1992 438 16.3 26.8 46.6
1993 346 15.5 22.3 63.3
1994 324 15.5 20.9 70.7
1995 361 18.7 19.3 68.7
1996 361 18.7 19.3 68.7
1997 385 18.7 20.6 55.3
1998 337 20.2 16.7 70.6
1999 346 19.3 17.9 75.7
2000 340 21.3 16.0 90.3
2001 350 21.3 16.4 84.3
2002 336 21.0 16.0 78.3
2003 336 21.0 16.0 78.3
2004 325 21.2 15.3 85.8
2005 310 19.2 16.1 81.9
2006 279 19.6 14.2 87.1
2007 275 18.5 14.9 71.3
2008 245 20.2 12.1 92.2
2009 239 19.0 12.6 81.6
2010 238 16.0 14.8 90.3
2011 259 17.1 15.1 89.6
2012 244 15.9 15.2 90.6
2013 255 17.0 15.0 81.6
2014 167 17.5 9.5 92.8
2015 326 23.0 14.1 100
2016 274 21.0 13.0 98.9
2017 266 20.0 13.3 2.6
2018 288 19.0 15.1 99.7
2019 304 20.0 15.2 90.8
2020 360 19.9 18.0 99.2
2021 339 19.0 17.8 53.1
2022 365 20.3 17.9 n/a
2023 359 19.5 18.3 99.2
2024 332 14.0 23.7 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Washington Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 378 16.4 23.0 n/a
1992 438 16.3 26.8 46.6
1993 346 15.5 22.3 63.3
1994 324 15.5 20.9 70.7
1995 361 18.7 19.3 68.7
1996 361 18.7 19.3 68.7
1997 385 18.7 20.6 55.3
1998 337 20.2 16.7 70.6
1999 346 19.3 17.9 75.7
2000 340 21.3 16.0 90.3
2001 350 21.3 16.4 84.3
2002 336 21.0 16.0 78.3
2003 336 21.0 16.0 78.3
2004 325 21.2 15.3 85.8
2005 310 19.2 16.1 81.9
2006 279 19.6 14.2 87.1
2007 275 18.5 14.9 71.3
2008 245 20.2 12.1 92.2
2009 239 19.0 12.6 81.6
2010 238 16.0 14.8 90.3
2011 259 17.1 15.1 89.6
2012 244 15.9 15.2 90.6
2013 255 17.0 15.0 81.6
2014 167 17.5 9.5 92.8
2015 326 23.0 14.1 100
2016 274 21.0 13.0 98.9
2017 266 20.0 13.3 2.6
2018 288 19.0 15.1 99.7
2019 304 20.0 15.2 90.8
2020 360 19.9 18.0 99.2
2021 339 19.0 17.8 53.1
2022 365 20.3 17.9 n/a
2023 359 19.5 18.3 99.2
2024 332 14.0 23.7 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Washington Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $542 (4.7%) $10,970 (95.3%) $11,512
2020 $768 (5.9%) $12,360 (94.1%) $13,128
2021 $2,301 (17.3%) $10,991 (82.7%) $13,292
2022 $4,223 (26.5%) $11,712 (73.5%) $15,935

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 980th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 744th of 898 Elementary schools
 10.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary)28.621.8
 6.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Normandy Schools Collaborative)14.110
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary)20.429.1
 8.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Normandy Schools Collaborative)15.911.5
 4.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary)10.230
 19.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Normandy Schools Collaborative)16.611.3
 5.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary)12.528.3
 15.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Normandy Schools Collaborative)10.98.8
 2.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary)22.519.2
 3.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Normandy Schools Collaborative)18.311.6
 6.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students304359
 18.1%
African American276297
 7.6%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic638
 533.3%
Pacific Islander00
White412
 200%
Two or More Races1612
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.8%99.2%
 8.4%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 332 students attended Washington Elementary.

Washington Elementary ranks in the bottom 12.0% of Missouri elementary schools.

Students who attend Washington Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Normandy High

Students at Washington Elementary are 80% African American, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 5% White.


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