Washington Elementary School

Summary:

Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Lancaster, PA, with a student population of 487. The school is part of the Lancaster School District, which is ranked 506 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Washington Elementary has a predominantly Hispanic student population (86.04% in 2022-2023), which is significantly higher than nearby schools like Ross Elementary (36.81%) and Wharton Elementary (71.98%). The school has consistently underperformed on PSSA tests in Math, Science, and English Language Arts, with only 16.8% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 39.3%. Additionally, 100% of Washington Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

Despite the challenges faced by Washington Elementary, some nearby schools within the same district, such as Ross Elementary and Wharton Elementary, perform significantly better on PSSA tests, suggesting that the issues at Washington Elementary may be specific to the school. The school's consistent underperformance over the past decade, along with its high concentration of economically disadvantaged students, indicates a need for a comprehensive, long-term strategy to address the root causes of the school's challenges. However, the school's stronger performance in PSSA Science suggests that there may be opportunities for targeted interventions and best practices in certain subject areas that could be leveraged to improve overall academic achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 545 S Ann St
       Lancaster, PA  17602-4551


(717) 291-6275

District: Lancaster School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1312th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,057 Help


Students who attend Washington Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Jackson Middle School
High:    McCaskey Campus

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  487

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
86.0%
African American:
9.4%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Washington Elementary School ranks worse than 85.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 10th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Lancaster School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.17. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (86%), African American (9.4%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% 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. 8 elementary schools in the Lancaster 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 $22,057, which is the 3rd highest among 13 elementary schools in the Lancaster School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Washington Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Elementary School 1312th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Washington Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lancaster School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lancaster School District 506th of 606 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
2003 4.41 1215th 1302 6.7%
2004 33.57 977th 1308 25.3%
2005 5.85 1216th 1299 6.4%
2006 12.61 1402nd 1545 9.3%
2007 11.57 1422nd 1555 8.6%
2008 8.37 1455th 1551 6.2%
2009 4.33 1495th 1549 3.5%
2010 5.68 1512th 1579 4.2%
2011 11.23 1477th 1597 7.5%
2012 11.82 1438th 1599 10.1%
2013 8.57 1362nd 1519 10.3%
2014 6.32 1345th 1467 8.3%
2015 9.60 1308th 1474 11.3%
2016 5.77 1446th 1554 6.9%
2017 8.17 1390th 1547 10.1%
2018 10.56 1350th 1530 11.8%
2019 10.07 1366th 1544 11.5%
2021 7.85 1282nd 1433 10.5%
2022 12.59 1302nd 1534 15.1%
2023 12.17 1312th 1534 14.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.16 76th 196 61.2%
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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 20.62 1155th 1414 18.3%
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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 19.84 881st 1043 15.5%
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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 35.28 286th 432 33.8%
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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.

Washington Elementary School Test Scores
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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 79 209 2 470 1 n/a n/a 0 761
1989 78 213 3 442 1 n/a n/a 0 737
1990 68 230 7 532 0 n/a n/a 0 837
1991 53 195 9 577 0 n/a n/a 0 834
1992 42 141 13 511 0 n/a n/a 0 707
1993 44 161 10 575 0 n/a n/a 0 790
1994 36 179 9 572 0 n/a n/a 0 796
1995 21 171 10 577 0 n/a n/a 0 779
1996 21 171 10 577 0 n/a n/a 0 779
1997 20 195 11 603 0 n/a n/a 0 829
1998 28 175 8 478 0 n/a n/a 0 689
1999 27 181 4 435 0 n/a n/a 0 647
2000 27 163 7 453 0 n/a n/a 0 650
2001 38 155 3 453 1 n/a n/a 0 650
2002 27 144 5 434 1 n/a n/a 0 611
2003 27 144 5 434 1 n/a n/a 0 611
2004 24 149 6 427 1 n/a n/a 0 607
2005 20 152 4 430 0 n/a n/a 0 606
2006 24 157 4 439 0 n/a n/a 0 624
2007 19 149 5 455 0 n/a n/a 0 628
2008 25 146 5 459 0 n/a n/a 0 635
2009 28 142 2 446 0 n/a n/a 0 618
2010 27 127 2 425 0 n/a n/a 0 581
2011 22 113 5 433 0 0 1 0 574
2012 18 112 10 447 0 0 6 0 593
2013 12 90 5 464 0 0 16 0 587
2014 12 88 8 472 0 0 10 0 590
2015 9 95 10 472 0 0 19 0 605
2016 9 80 8 458 1 0 20 0 576
2017 12 80 9 464 1 0 23 0 589
2018 7 70 10 445 1 0 18 0 551
2019 9 58 5 458 0 0 21 0 551
2020 12 56 5 450 0 0 15 0 538
2021 8 44 6 417 0 0 15 0 490
2022 3 64 7 414 0 0 11 0 499
2023 6 46 3 419 0 0 13 0 487

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 761 43.0 17.6 n/a
1989 737 36.3 20.3 n/a
1990 837 45.6 18.3 0
1991 834 46.4 17.9 n/a
1992 707 43.0 16.4 n/a
1993 790 40.6 19.5 n/a
1994 796 42.5 18.7 n/a
1995 779 44.0 17.7 n/a
1996 779 44.0 17.7 n/a
1997 829 43.0 19.3 n/a
1998 689 42.0 16.4 n/a
1999 647 38.5 16.8 n/a
2000 650 52.5 12.4 93.8
2001 650 52.5 12.4 89.4
2002 611 44.5 13.7 88.2
2003 611 44.5 13.7 88.2
2004 607 44.5 13.6 93.7
2005 606 45.5 13.3 88.9
2006 624 35.2 17.7 90.9
2007 628 36.8 17.1 94.9
2008 635 48.2 13.2 93.1
2009 618 47.9 12.9 99.5
2010 581 47.1 12.3 93.5
2011 574 44.3 12.9 91.6
2012 593 43.6 13.6 84.8
2013 587 43.1 13.6 91.5
2014 590 43.8 13.4 91.9
2015 605 43.0 14.0 99.5
2016 576 42.0 13.7 100
2017 589 42.0 14.0 100
2018 551 41.0 13.4 100
2019 551 43.0 12.8 100
2020 538 43.0 12.5 99.3
2021 490 43.0 11.3 99.4
2022 499 42.0 11.8 99.4
2023 487 40.5 12.0 100

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 761 43.0 17.6 n/a
1989 737 36.3 20.3 n/a
1990 837 45.6 18.3 0
1991 834 46.4 17.9 n/a
1992 707 43.0 16.4 n/a
1993 790 40.6 19.5 n/a
1994 796 42.5 18.7 n/a
1995 779 44.0 17.7 n/a
1996 779 44.0 17.7 n/a
1997 829 43.0 19.3 n/a
1998 689 42.0 16.4 n/a
1999 647 38.5 16.8 n/a
2000 650 52.5 12.4 93.8
2001 650 52.5 12.4 89.4
2002 611 44.5 13.7 88.2
2003 611 44.5 13.7 88.2
2004 607 44.5 13.6 93.7
2005 606 45.5 13.3 88.9
2006 624 35.2 17.7 90.9
2007 628 36.8 17.1 94.9
2008 635 48.2 13.2 93.1
2009 618 47.9 12.9 99.5
2010 581 47.1 12.3 93.5
2011 574 44.3 12.9 91.6
2012 593 43.6 13.6 84.8
2013 587 43.1 13.6 91.5
2014 590 43.8 13.4 91.9
2015 605 43.0 14.0 99.5
2016 576 42.0 13.7 100
2017 589 42.0 14.0 100
2018 551 41.0 13.4 100
2019 551 43.0 12.8 100
2020 538 43.0 12.5 99.3
2021 490 43.0 11.3 99.4
2022 499 42.0 11.8 99.4
2023 487 40.5 12.0 100

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 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,371 (7.8%) $16,225 (92.2%) $17,597
2020 $1,648 (8.3%) $18,110 (91.7%) $19,758
2021 $2,585 (12.0%) $18,897 (88.0%) $21,482
2022 $3,556 (16.1%) $18,501 (83.9%) $22,057

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1366th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1312th of 1534 Elementary schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Washington Elementary School)28.615.7
 12.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)29.524.6
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Washington Elementary School)1917.2
 1.8%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Washington Elementary School)5752.9
 4.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)40.524.3
 16.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Washington Elementary School)9.717.6
 7.9%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)20.826.9
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Washington Elementary School)19.316.8
 2.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Washington Elementary School)5752.9
 4.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)30.625.3
 5.3%
   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 Students551487
 11.6%
African American5846
 20.7%
American Indian00
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic458419
 8.5%
Pacific Islander00
White96
 33.3%
Two or More Races2113
 38.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students at Washington Elementary School are 86% Hispanic, 9% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% White.

Washington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 14.5% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

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

Middle : Jackson Middle School
High : McCaskey Campus

In the 2022-23 school year, 487 students attended Washington Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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