George Washington Elementary School

Summary:

George Washington Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania that serves 261 students from kindergarten to 4th grade, and is part of the Bethel Park School District, which is ranked 50 out of 606 school districts in the state.

George Washington Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with students performing exceptionally well on state assessments. In the 2022-2023 school year, 92.9% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Science, compared to 84.6% for the Bethel Park School District and 65.6% for the state. Similarly, 85% of students were proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to 77.7% for the district and 53.8% for the state. The school's predominantly white and relatively affluent student population may contribute to these strong academic outcomes.

Compared to nearby schools like Bethel Memorial Elementary School and William Penn Elementary School, George Washington Elementary consistently outperforms its counterparts on PSSA test scores across all subject areas and grade levels. This suggests the school may have a more rigorous academic curriculum or effective teaching practices that contribute to its students' high performance.

Detail:

Public K-4

515 Clifton Rd
Bethel Park, PA 15102-1341

(412) 854-8546

District: Bethel Park School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
126^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $71

Students who attend George Washington Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Independence Middle School
	Neil Armstrong 5-6 Middle School
High:	Bethel Park High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 261

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.7%

Two or more races:

4.6%

Asian:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details George Washington Elementary School ranks better than 91.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2^nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Bethel Park School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.52. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.7%), two or more races (4.6%), Asian (4.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 13.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Bethel Park School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary School is 11.6, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Bethel Park School District! (See more...)

Compare George Washington Elementary School employs 22.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at George Washington Elementary School is $71, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Bethel Park School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

George Washington Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks George Washington Elementary School 126^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See George Washington Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Disabled students:

White students:

Bethel Park School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethel Park School District 50^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for George Washington Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at George Washington Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2006	77.93	281^st	1545	81.8%
2007	80.36	217^th	1555	86.0%
2008	79.90	214^th	1551	86.2%
2009	83.08	113^th	1549	92.7%
2010	83.47	97^th	1579	93.9%
2011	86.85	32^nd	1597	98.0%
2012	84.05	88^th	1599	94.5%
2013	85.18	73^rd	1519	95.2%
2014	83.80	119^th	1467	91.9%
2015	71.66	440^th	1474	70.1%
2016	80.24	270^th	1554	82.6%
2017	81.79	253^rd	1547	83.6%
2018	73.53	414^th	1530	72.9%
2019	88.58	93^rd	1544	94.0%
2021	69.87	438^th	1433	69.4%
2022	86.72	165^th	1534	89.2%
2023	88.52	126^th	1534	91.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at George Washington Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	93.40	39^th	1043	96.3%

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Rank History for White students at George Washington Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	82.07	174^th	1236	85.9%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for George 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	258	5	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	270
1989	279	2	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
1990	276	3	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
1991	326	4	13	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	344
1992	295	0	10	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	306
1993	316	0	10	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	326
1994	328	0	10	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	338
1995	394	3	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	403
1996	394	3	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	403
1997	406	6	9	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	422
1998	401	7	12	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	420
1999	378	9	9	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	399
2000	329	8	12	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	352
2001	333	1	9	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	345
2002	315	2	8	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	328
2003	315	2	8	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	328
2004	331	2	8	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	345
2005	318	2	7	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	331
2006	332	6	3	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	346
2007	320	7	6	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	338
2008	318	7	5	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	334
2009	297	5	8	3	1	n/a	n/a	4	318
2010	287	3	7	2	1	n/a	n/a	1	301
2011	287	3	8	2	0	0	2	0	302
2012	306	3	5	2	0	0	1	0	317
2013	280	1	7	1	0	0	4	0	293
2014	287	1	8	2	0	0	3	0	301
2015	281	3	7	3	0	0	2	0	296
2016	259	3	5	2	1	0	2	0	272
2017	250	2	9	3	2	1	5	0	272
2018	259	2	4	4	1	0	7	0	277
2019	237	1	7	2	0	0	8	0	255
2020	238	0	5	2	0	2	9	0	256
2021	230	1	6	1	0	2	12	0	252
2022	236	1	8	3	0	1	12	0	261
2023	234	1	11	2	0	1	12	0	261

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 George Washington Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	270	17.3	15.6	n/a
1989	286	16.6	17.2	n/a
1990	286	17.0	16.8	0
1991	344	18.0	19.1	n/a
1992	306	21.0	14.5	n/a
1993	326	19.0	17.2	n/a
1994	338	20.0	16.9	n/a
1995	403	22.0	18.3	n/a
1996	403	22.0	18.3	n/a
1997	422	22.0	19.2	n/a
1998	420	23.5	17.9	n/a
1999	399	25.0	16.0	n/a
2000	352	23.5	15.0	2
2001	345	25.0	13.8	3.2
2002	328	23.4	14.0	3
2003	328	23.4	14.0	3
2004	345	23.0	15.0	3.8
2005	331	22.1	15.0	3
2006	346	22.8	15.2	4.6
2007	338	23.3	14.5	5
2008	334	24.8	13.5	7.2
2009	318	24.6	12.9	8.3
2010	301	25.1	11.9	5
2011	302	23.2	12.9	7.3
2012	317	23.6	13.4	8.5
2013	293	23.4	12.4	9.9
2014	301	23.4	12.8	6.6
2015	296	23.0	12.8	6.4
2016	272	22.0	12.3	8.1
2017	272	21.2	12.8	8.5
2018	277	21.2	13.0	8.7
2019	255	19.9	12.8	6.7
2020	256	21.0	12.1	5.9
2021	252	19.9	12.6	9.9
2022	261	21.9	11.9	6.9
2023	261	22.4	11.6	13.4

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 George Washington Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	270	17.3	15.6	n/a
1989	286	16.6	17.2	n/a
1990	286	17.0	16.8	0
1991	344	18.0	19.1	n/a
1992	306	21.0	14.5	n/a
1993	326	19.0	17.2	n/a
1994	338	20.0	16.9	n/a
1995	403	22.0	18.3	n/a
1996	403	22.0	18.3	n/a
1997	422	22.0	19.2	n/a
1998	420	23.5	17.9	n/a
1999	399	25.0	16.0	n/a
2000	352	23.5	15.0	2
2001	345	25.0	13.8	3.2
2002	328	23.4	14.0	3
2003	328	23.4	14.0	3
2004	345	23.0	15.0	3.8
2005	331	22.1	15.0	3
2006	346	22.8	15.2	4.6
2007	338	23.3	14.5	5
2008	334	24.8	13.5	7.2
2009	318	24.6	12.9	8.3
2010	301	25.1	11.9	5
2011	302	23.2	12.9	7.3
2012	317	23.6	13.4	8.5
2013	293	23.4	12.4	9.9
2014	301	23.4	12.8	6.6
2015	296	23.0	12.8	6.4
2016	272	22.0	12.3	8.1
2017	272	21.2	12.8	8.5
2018	277	21.2	13.0	8.7
2019	255	19.9	12.8	6.7
2020	256	21.0	12.1	5.9
2021	252	19.9	12.6	9.9
2022	261	21.9	11.9	6.9
2023	261	22.4	11.6	13.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for George Washington Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$04 (7.0%)	$54 (94.7%)	$57
2020	$05 (7.5%)	$62 (92.5%)	$67
2021	$06 (7.9%)	$69 (90.8%)	$76
2022	$06 (8.5%)	$65 (91.5%)	$71

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on George 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 93^rd of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 126^th of 1534 Elementary schools	2.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (George Washington Elementary School)	85.7	73.5	12.2%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (George Washington Elementary School)	91.8	83.7	8.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (George Washington Elementary School)	74.4	71.9	2.5%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (George Washington Elementary School)	95.3	92.9	2.4%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (George Washington Elementary School)	86	86.2	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
All Grades Math (George Washington Elementary School)	80.5	72.6	7.9%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (George Washington Elementary School)	95.3	92.9	2.4%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (George Washington Elementary School)	89.1	85	4.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	255	261	2.4%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	7	11	57.1%
Hispanic	2	2
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	237	234	1.3%
Two or More Races	8	12	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6.7%	13.4%	6.7%

Schools Near George Washington Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
George Washington Elementary School	Public	K-4	515 Clifton Rd	Bethel Park	15102	Allegheny County	Bethel Park School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 854-8546	261	22	11.6	13.4%	234 (89.7%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	11 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.6%)	88.5	126^th of 1534 public elementary schools	91.8%		86.7	165^th of 1534 public elementary schools	89.2%	39	73.5	71.9		72.6	92.9	92.9	83.7	86.2		85.0	$71	$06	$65
Bethel Memorial Elementary School	Public	K-4	3301 S Park Rd	Bethel Park	15102	Allegheny County	Bethel Park School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 854-8506	348	23	15.2	16.4%	280 (80.5%)	5 (1.4%)	11 (3.2%)	27 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (6.9%)	66.2	568^th of 1534 public elementary schools	63.0%		69.2	512^th of 1534 public elementary schools	66.6%	56	71.6	48.1		61.3	75.0	75.0	74.6	48.0		63.1	$45	$01	$44
William Penn Elementary School	Public	K-4	110 Woodlet Ln	Bethel Park	15102	Allegheny County	Bethel Park School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 854-8522	183	16	11.6	14.8%	156 (85.2%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.7%)	8 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.1%)	94.6	13^th of 1534 public elementary schools	99.2%		94.2	16^th of 1534 public elementary schools	99.0%	3	90.3	97.2		94.0	100.0	100.0	83.9	86.2		85.1	$101	$03	$97
Streams Elementary School	Public	K-4	1560 Ashlawn Dr	Pittsburgh	15241	Allegheny County	Upper St. Clair School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 833-1600	449	32	14.1	11.6%	365 (81.3%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.7%)	54 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.8%)	93.2	34^th of 1534 public elementary schools	97.8%		93.4	36^th of 1534 public elementary schools	97.7%	2	77.0	87.3		82.4	97.9	97.9	89.7	92.6		91.2	$18,908	$753	$18,154
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School	Public	K-4	5400 Florida Ave	Bethel Park	15102	Allegheny County	Bethel Park School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 854-8741	327	24	13.4	19.6%	262 (80.1%)	13 (4.0%)	14 (4.3%)	20 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.5%)	86.6	165^th of 1534 public elementary schools	89.2%		86.4	174^th of 1534 public elementary schools	88.7%	9	70.0	78.6		74.3	90.0	90.0	82.9	77.1		80.0	$42	$01	$41
McMurray Elementary School	Public	4-5	626 E McMurray Rd	McMurray	15317	Washington County	Peters Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 941-5020	633	39	16.3	10.3%	581 (91.8%)	9 (1.4%)	15 (2.4%)	10 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.5%)	92.9	38^th of 1534 public elementary schools	97.5%		93.7	31^st of 1534 public elementary schools	98.0%	7		78.3	78.3	78.2	95.7	95.7		87.8	87.3	87.5	$16,564	$246	$16,318
Baker Elementary School	Public	K-4	2300 Morton Rd	Pittsburgh	15241	Allegheny County	Upper St. Clair School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 833-1600	433	29	14.9	8.8%	343 (79.2%)	3 (0.7%)	6 (1.4%)	61 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.6%)	94.7	11^th of 1534 public elementary schools	99.3%		93.8	27^th of 1534 public elementary schools	98.2%	16	94.6	92.9		93.9	92.9	92.9	93.4	88.6		91.3	$19,174	$815	$18,358
Eisenhower Elementary School	Public	K-4	100 Warwick Dr	Pittsburgh	15241	Allegheny County	Upper St. Clair School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 833-1600	516	33	15.4	8.9%	412 (79.8%)	3 (0.6%)	6 (1.2%)	59 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (6.8%)	94.6	14^th of 1534 public elementary schools	99.1%		93.8	23^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	98.5%	9	85.5	88.3		86.9	98.0	98.0	92.1	92.0		92.1	$18,284	$843	$17,441
Hills-Hendersonville Elementary School	Public	K-4	50 Mayview Rd	Canonsburg	15317	Washington County	Canon-McMillan School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 745-8390	258	15	16.7	24.0%	220 (85.3%)	7 (2.7%)	6 (2.3%)	13 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.7%)	92.2	54^th of 1534 public elementary schools	96.5%		86.8	163^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	89.4%	109	88.4	81.1		84.1	96.6	96.6	81.4	84.4		83.1	$12,828	$940	$11,888
Bower Hill Elementary School	Public	K-3	424 Bower Hill Road	Venetia	15367	Washington County	Peters Township School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 941-0913	685	36	18.8	10.2%	620 (90.5%)	5 (0.7%)	18 (2.6%)	24 (3.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.5%)								(n/a)	87.8			87.8			89.0			89.0	$13,970	$92	$13,878

Frequently Asked Questions about George Washington Elementary School

What schools do graduates of George Washington Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Independence Middle School
Middle : Neil Armstrong 5-6 Middle School
High : Bethel Park High School

How many students attend George Washington Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 261 students attended George Washington Elementary School.

What district is George Washington Elementary School in?

Bethel Park School District

Is George Washington Elementary School a good school?

Yes. George Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 8.2% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of George Washington Elementary School?

Students at George Washington Elementary School are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

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