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Washington Elementary School

Summary:

Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Bangor, Pennsylvania, serving grades 3-4 with a total enrollment of 424 students. The school is part of the Bangor Area School District, which is ranked 154 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Washington Elementary School consistently outperforms the Bangor Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) test scores across all subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 62.2% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 50.8% for the district and 40.4% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd grade, where 74.3% of students were proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to 55.8% for the state. Additionally, the school has a strong performance among specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and students with low socioeconomic status, ranking among the top schools in Pennsylvania for these groups.

While Washington Elementary School's overall ranking has fluctuated over the years, the school has shown a consistent trend of improvement, moving from a 1-star rating in 2016-2017 to a 3-star rating in recent years. When compared to nearby schools, such as Five Points Elementary School, Tracy Elementary, and B.F. Morey Elementary, Washington Elementary School stands out as a top performer in academic achievement, student group performance, and resource allocation (spending and student-teacher ratio).


Detail:

Public 3-4

 381 Washington Blvd
       Bangor, PA  18013-2799

(610) 599-7014

District: Bangor Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
536th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,992 Help


Students who attend Washington Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bangor Area Middle School
    DeFranco Elementary School
High:    Bangor Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  397

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.4%
Hispanic:
10.1%
Two or more races:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Washington Elementary School ranks better than 64.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.87. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.4%), Hispanic (10.1%), two or more races (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 12.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Elementary School is $17,992.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Elementary School 536th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Washington Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Bangor Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bangor Area School District 154th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Washington Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 48.81 1001st 1551 35.5%
2009 53.51 902nd 1549 41.8%
2010 51.66 972nd 1579 38.4%
2011 53.05 965th 1597 39.6%
2012 60.83 814th 1599 49.1%
2013 55.98 869th 1519 42.8%
2014 39.19 1079th 1467 26.4%
2015 47.88 914th 1474 38.0%
2016 38.97 1087th 1554 30.1%
2017 35.66 1117th 1547 27.8%
2018 53.08 858th 1530 43.9%
2019 59.57 739th 1544 52.1%
2021 73.41 388th 1433 72.9%
2022 68.60 523rd 1534 65.9%
2023 63.11 634th 1534 58.7%
2024 67.87 536th 1526 64.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 56.63 45th 128 64.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.83 480th 1414 66.1%
2024 73.90 318th 1432 77.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 61.01 658th 1488 55.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.40 338th 1043 67.6%
2024 65.08 291st 1084 73.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 71.95 420th 1495 71.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.36 34th 432 92.1%
2024 75.94 85th 454 81.3%
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Rank History for White students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.43 631st 1236 48.9%
2024 53.14 594th 1229 51.7%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of 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: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Washington Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 208 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1989 207 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 210
1990 240 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1991 191 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 198
1992 190 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 193
1993 194 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1994 198 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1995 247 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1996 247 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1997 240 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1998 216 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1999 215 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 220
2000 211 4 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 220
2001 206 2 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2002 206 2 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 215
2003 206 2 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 215
2004 219 3 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 231
2005 202 2 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 213
2006 200 3 0 9 2 n/a n/a 0 214
2007 211 4 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 220
2008 405 9 4 8 2 n/a n/a 0 428
2009 551 12 3 22 0 n/a n/a 1 589
2010 556 9 4 21 0 n/a n/a 5 595
2011 549 6 4 28 0 1 4 0 592
2012 495 4 2 29 0 1 10 0 541
2013 482 9 3 26 0 1 12 0 533
2014 468 12 2 22 0 1 15 0 520
2015 487 16 2 24 0 0 15 0 544
2016 494 9 1 26 1 0 18 0 549
2017 491 12 1 30 1 0 20 0 555
2018 486 8 0 29 0 0 27 0 550
2019 473 6 2 39 0 0 34 0 554
2020 379 9 1 24 0 0 21 0 434
2021 354 1 1 26 0 0 21 0 403
2022 340 5 4 38 2 2 25 0 416
2023 331 6 3 53 4 1 26 0 424
2024 319 5 1 40 6 0 26 0 397

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 209 10.2 20.4 n/a
1989 210 10.2 20.5 n/a
1990 245 10.7 22.8 0
1991 198 9.5 20.8 n/a
1992 193 9.1 21.2 n/a
1993 196 9.5 20.6 n/a
1994 200 9.5 21.1 n/a
1995 253 9.0 28.1 n/a
1996 253 9.0 28.1 n/a
1997 245 9.0 27.2 n/a
1998 219 10.4 21.1 n/a
1999 220 9.8 22.4 n/a
2000 220 10.0 22.0 19.1
2001 214 10.0 21.4 20.1
2002 215 11.1 19.4 22.8
2003 215 11.1 19.4 22.8
2004 231 11.3 20.4 19
2005 213 11.3 18.8 23
2006 214 12.3 17.4 24.8
2007 220 11.8 18.6 21.4
2008 428 27.5 15.6 23.4
2009 589 41.3 14.3 33.3
2010 595 38.7 15.3 41.5
2011 592 39.8 14.8 47
2012 541 35.9 15.0 48.8
2013 533 37.4 14.2 47.8
2014 520 37.7 13.7 50.4
2015 544 37.0 14.7 52.2
2016 549 38.0 14.4 52.8
2017 555 37.4 14.8 40.9
2018 550 38.8 14.1 52.7
2019 554 38.8 14.2 54.2
2020 434 32.3 13.4 45.4
2021 403 38.8 10.3 45.9
2022 416 38.8 10.7 45.4
2023 424 29.3 14.4 47.6
2024 397 31.3 12.6 54.2

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 209 10.2 20.4 n/a
1989 210 10.2 20.5 n/a
1990 245 10.7 22.8 0
1991 198 9.5 20.8 n/a
1992 193 9.1 21.2 n/a
1993 196 9.5 20.6 n/a
1994 200 9.5 21.1 n/a
1995 253 9.0 28.1 n/a
1996 253 9.0 28.1 n/a
1997 245 9.0 27.2 n/a
1998 219 10.4 21.1 n/a
1999 220 9.8 22.4 n/a
2000 220 10.0 22.0 19.1
2001 214 10.0 21.4 20.1
2002 215 11.1 19.4 22.8
2003 215 11.1 19.4 22.8
2004 231 11.3 20.4 19
2005 213 11.3 18.8 23
2006 214 12.3 17.4 24.8
2007 220 11.8 18.6 21.4
2008 428 27.5 15.6 23.4
2009 589 41.3 14.3 33.3
2010 595 38.7 15.3 41.5
2011 592 39.8 14.8 47
2012 541 35.9 15.0 48.8
2013 533 37.4 14.2 47.8
2014 520 37.7 13.7 50.4
2015 544 37.0 14.7 52.2
2016 549 38.0 14.4 52.8
2017 555 37.4 14.8 40.9
2018 550 38.8 14.1 52.7
2019 554 38.8 14.2 54.2
2020 434 32.3 13.4 45.4
2021 403 38.8 10.3 45.9
2022 416 38.8 10.7 45.4
2023 424 29.3 14.4 47.6
2024 397 31.3 12.6 54.2

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 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $303 (2.0%) $14,923 (98.0%) $15,226
2020 $575 (3.5%) $16,012 (96.5%) $16,587
2021 $1,076 (7.5%) $13,216 (92.5%) $14,291
2022 $1,053 (5.9%) $16,939 (94.1%) $17,992

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Elementary School

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 739th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 634th of 1534 Elementary schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Washington Elementary School)68.959.4
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)64.165.5
 1.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Washington Elementary School)55.256.2
 1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Washington Elementary School)85.781.6
 4.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)57.146.7
 10.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Washington Elementary School)6257.8
 4.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Washington Elementary School)85.781.6
 4.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)60.656
 4.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students554424
 23.5%
African American66
American Indian04
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic3953
 35.9%
Pacific Islander01
White473331
 30%
Two or More Races3426
 23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.2%47.6%
 6.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 397 students attended Washington Elementary School.

Washington Elementary School ranks 536th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Washington Elementary School are 80% White, 10% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% African American.

Students who attend Washington Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bangor Area Middle School
Middle : DeFranco Elementary School
High : Bangor Area High School


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