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Washington Elementary School

Summary:

Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hanover, Pennsylvania, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade as part of the Hanover Public School District. This school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic metrics, with impressive results in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests across various subjects and grade levels.

Washington Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with 52.1% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 38.2% for the district and 40.4% for the state. In PSSA Science, the school had an impressive 90.5% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (67.6%) and state (65.8%) averages. The school also outperformed the district and state in PSSA English Language Arts, with 59.4% of students proficient or better. Notably, the school's performance for economically disadvantaged students is particularly noteworthy, as it ranked in the top 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools in the 2023-2024 and 2022-2023 school years, with a 4-star rating.

While Washington Elementary School outperforms its peers within the Hanover Public School District, the nearby Spring Grove Elementary School, which is part of the Spring Grove Area School District, consistently outperforms Washington Elementary School in both academic performance and overall statewide ranking. This comparison highlights the potential for further improvement and the importance of continuous evaluation and enhancement of educational practices at Washington Elementary School.


Detail:

Public K-4

 301 Moul Avenue
       Hanover, PA  17331

(717) 637-9000

District: Hanover Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
678th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,801 Help


Students who attend Washington Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Hanover Middle School
High:    Hanover Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  225

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.9%
Two or more races:
13.3%
Hispanic:
12.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Washington Elementary School ranks better than 55.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Hanover Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Washington Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Hanover Public School District. Student population at Washington Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (64.9%), two or more races (13.3%), Hispanic (12.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Hanover Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 11.9. 1 elementary schools in the Hanover Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Elementary School is $14,801, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Hanover Public School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Elementary School 678th 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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Hanover Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hanover Public School District 301st 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
2006 76.48 316th 1545 79.5%
2007 64.04 635th 1555 59.2%
2008 49.93 976th 1551 37.1%
2009 64.64 627th 1549 59.5%
2010 79.64 215th 1579 86.4%
2011 83.50 105th 1597 93.4%
2012 44.81 1126th 1599 29.6%
2013 58.96 794th 1519 47.7%
2014 71.51 467th 1467 68.2%
2015 59.40 718th 1474 51.3%
2016 64.18 663rd 1554 57.3%
2017 53.99 847th 1547 45.2%
2018 68.46 547th 1530 64.2%
2019 69.37 520th 1544 66.3%
2021 63.69 556th 1433 61.2%
2022 75.97 362nd 1534 76.4%
2023 69.05 517th 1534 66.3%
2024 61.50 678th 1526 55.6%
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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 77.39 234th 1414 83.5%
2024 74.14 308th 1432 78.5%
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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 61.00 659th 1488 55.7%
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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 60.35 647th 1495 56.7%
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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 54.71 575th 1236 53.5%
2024 53.07 597th 1229 51.4%
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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 192 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 195
1989 205 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 210
1990 190 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 193
1991 166 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 169
1992 149 0 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 157
1993 165 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 171
1994 181 1 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 188
1995 213 2 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1996 213 2 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1997 192 3 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 201
1998 163 2 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 172
1999 159 2 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 172
2000 150 6 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 164
2001 143 4 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 151
2002 147 3 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 158
2003 147 3 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 158
2004 152 5 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 168
2005 125 2 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2006 120 2 3 16 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2007 117 6 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2008 113 2 3 14 0 n/a n/a 13 145
2009 143 1 2 15 0 n/a n/a 13 174
2010 161 1 2 25 0 n/a n/a 11 200
2011 151 4 1 20 0 0 10 0 186
2012 175 3 1 22 0 0 8 0 209
2013 169 3 0 27 3 0 6 0 208
2014 189 6 0 19 2 0 3 0 219
2015 205 5 1 22 2 0 9 0 244
2016 178 5 1 25 5 0 5 0 219
2017 197 12 1 20 7 0 16 0 253
2018 191 5 1 16 4 0 24 0 241
2019 186 5 2 19 4 0 30 0 246
2020 173 5 1 22 2 0 34 0 237
2021 163 5 3 29 5 0 31 0 236
2022 152 5 4 29 8 0 26 0 224
2023 154 15 3 29 9 0 32 0 242
2024 146 11 2 29 7 0 30 0 225

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 195 10.1 19.3 n/a
1989 210 9.6 21.8 n/a
1990 193 10.3 18.7 0
1991 169 9.1 18.5 n/a
1992 157 8.7 18.0 n/a
1993 171 7.0 24.4 n/a
1994 188 8.0 23.5 n/a
1995 219 10.0 21.9 n/a
1996 219 10.0 21.9 n/a
1997 201 9.0 22.3 n/a
1998 172 10.5 16.4 n/a
1999 172 11.5 15.0 n/a
2000 164 10.0 16.4 14.6
2001 151 10.0 15.1 15.9
2002 158 10.7 14.8 10.8
2003 158 10.7 14.8 10.8
2004 168 12.9 13.0 12.5
2005 140 13.1 10.7 12.1
2006 141 12.6 11.2 17
2007 140 12.0 11.7 27.9
2008 145 13.1 11.1 31.8
2009 174 11.8 14.7 26.1
2010 200 13.8 14.4 32.3
2011 186 13.7 13.5 34.9
2012 209 14.9 13.9 35.9
2013 208 14.6 14.1 39.9
2014 219 14.3 15.2 42.5
2015 244 16.0 15.2 45.9
2016 219 16.0 13.6 45.7
2017 253 16.2 15.5 52.6
2018 241 16.2 14.8 48.1
2019 246 16.1 15.1 46.7
2020 237 15.2 15.5 42.6
2021 236 13.8 17.0 43.6
2022 224 16.9 13.2 48.7
2023 242 17.9 13.5 57.9
2024 225 18.8 11.9 61.3

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 195 10.1 19.3 n/a
1989 210 9.6 21.8 n/a
1990 193 10.3 18.7 0
1991 169 9.1 18.5 n/a
1992 157 8.7 18.0 n/a
1993 171 7.0 24.4 n/a
1994 188 8.0 23.5 n/a
1995 219 10.0 21.9 n/a
1996 219 10.0 21.9 n/a
1997 201 9.0 22.3 n/a
1998 172 10.5 16.4 n/a
1999 172 11.5 15.0 n/a
2000 164 10.0 16.4 14.6
2001 151 10.0 15.1 15.9
2002 158 10.7 14.8 10.8
2003 158 10.7 14.8 10.8
2004 168 12.9 13.0 12.5
2005 140 13.1 10.7 12.1
2006 141 12.6 11.2 17
2007 140 12.0 11.7 27.9
2008 145 13.1 11.1 31.8
2009 174 11.8 14.7 26.1
2010 200 13.8 14.4 32.3
2011 186 13.7 13.5 34.9
2012 209 14.9 13.9 35.9
2013 208 14.6 14.1 39.9
2014 219 14.3 15.2 42.5
2015 244 16.0 15.2 45.9
2016 219 16.0 13.6 45.7
2017 253 16.2 15.5 52.6
2018 241 16.2 14.8 48.1
2019 246 16.1 15.1 46.7
2020 237 15.2 15.5 42.6
2021 236 13.8 17.0 43.6
2022 224 16.9 13.2 48.7
2023 242 17.9 13.5 57.9
2024 225 18.8 11.9 61.3

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 $492 (3.7%) $12,899 (96.3%) $13,392
2020 $529 (3.9%) $13,084 (96.1%) $13,614
2021 $926 (6.5%) $13,426 (93.5%) $14,352
2022 $942 (6.4%) $13,859 (93.6%) $14,801

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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 520th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 517th of 1534 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Washington Elementary School)74.563.6
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)74.459.1
 15.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Washington Elementary School)6055.8
 4.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Washington Elementary School)8083.7
 3.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)7265.1
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Washington Elementary School)6759.7
 7.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Washington Elementary School)8083.7
 3.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)73.262.1
 11.1%
   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 Students246242
 1.6%
African American515
 200%
American Indian49
 125%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic1929
 52.6%
Pacific Islander00
White186154
 17.2%
Two or More Races3032
 6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.7%57.9%
 11.1%

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

Middle : Hanover Middle School
High : Hanover Senior High School

Students at Washington Elementary School are 65% White, 13% Two or more races, 13% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% American Indian.

Washington Elementary School ranks 678th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 225 students attended Washington Elementary School.


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