Joe Walker Elementary School

Summary:

Joe Walker Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Washington, PA, serving 199 students in grades K-5. It is part of the McGuffey School District, which is ranked 272 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Joe Walker Elementary School consistently outperforms the McGuffey School District and the state of Pennsylvania in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) test scores across all grades and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were significantly higher than the district and state in Math (62.8% vs. 42.1% and 40.4%), Science (95.6% vs. 70.1% and 65.8%), and English Language Arts (74.4% vs. 55.1% and 53%). The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd and 4th grade PSSA tests, where it outperforms the district and state by a wide margin. Additionally, Joe Walker Elementary School ranks highly for its performance among specific student subgroups, such as male students and white students, as well as students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While Joe Walker Elementary School outperforms the McGuffey School District and the state, the schools in the Canon-McMillan School District, such as Borland Manor Elementary and Wylandville Elementary, demonstrate even stronger academic performance, with higher PSSA proficiency rates and higher statewide rankings. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Joe Walker Elementary School's academic performance remains strong, suggesting effective strategies in supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2510 Park Ave
       Washington, PA  15301-9293


(724) 222-3061

District: McGuffey School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
342nd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,956 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  204

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.2%
Two or more races:
5.4%
Asian:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.5% Help


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Compare Details Joe Walker Elementary School ranks better than 77.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.51. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.2%), two or more races (5.4%), Asian (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Joe Walker Elementary School is 11.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Joe Walker Elementary School is $18,956.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Joe Walker Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Joe Walker Elementary School 342nd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Joe Walker Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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McGuffey School District:

SchoolDigger ranks McGuffey School District 272nd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Joe Walker Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Joe Walker Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 69.37 489th 1545 68.3%
2007 63.41 650th 1555 58.2%
2008 56.97 820th 1551 47.1%
2009 60.31 739th 1549 52.3%
2010 63.52 672nd 1579 57.4%
2011 62.72 708th 1597 55.7%
2012 78.09 276th 1599 82.7%
2013 68.40 555th 1519 63.5%
2014 50.77 924th 1467 37.0%
2015 61.74 660th 1474 55.2%
2016 59.68 759th 1554 51.2%
2017 55.94 816th 1547 47.3%
2018 61.28 696th 1530 54.5%
2019 58.01 767th 1544 50.3%
2021 59.00 661st 1433 53.9%
2022 71.58 469th 1534 69.4%
2023 70.54 480th 1534 68.7%
2024 77.51 342nd 1526 77.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Joe Walker Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.76 544th 1414 61.5%
2024 72.54 347th 1432 75.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Joe Walker Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 77.50 307th 1488 79.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Joe Walker Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 86.24 147th 1495 90.2%
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Rank History for White students at Joe Walker Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.01 544th 1236 56.0%
2024 71.73 325th 1229 73.6%
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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.

Joe Walker Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Joe Walker Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 371 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1989 380 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1990 353 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1991 364 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1992 367 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1993 417 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1994 316 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1995 324 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1996 324 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1997 312 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1998 293 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1999 348 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2000 342 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 342
2001 322 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2002 319 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2003 319 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2004 299 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2005 312 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 317
2006 283 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2007 271 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2008 247 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2009 232 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 5 238
2010 210 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 7 220
2011 215 1 1 0 0 0 6 0 223
2012 211 1 1 1 0 0 6 0 220
2013 201 0 1 1 0 0 4 0 207
2014 194 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 198
2015 239 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 243
2016 233 1 0 2 0 0 8 0 244
2017 223 1 0 3 0 0 9 0 236
2018 222 2 1 1 0 0 3 0 229
2019 201 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 206
2020 195 1 2 2 0 0 2 0 202
2021 184 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 186
2022 190 1 2 1 1 0 5 0 200
2023 185 2 2 1 1 0 8 0 199
2024 188 1 2 1 1 0 11 0 204

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 Joe Walker Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 371 19.0 19.5 n/a
1989 380 18.0 21.1 n/a
1990 353 15.5 22.7 0
1991 364 16.5 22.0 n/a
1992 367 18.5 19.8 n/a
1993 417 19.0 21.9 n/a
1994 316 13.0 24.3 n/a
1995 324 16.0 20.3 n/a
1996 324 16.0 20.3 n/a
1997 312 14.5 21.5 n/a
1998 293 14.0 20.9 n/a
1999 348 17.0 20.5 n/a
2000 342 20.0 17.1 28.7
2001 322 21.0 15.3 31.1
2002 322 17.8 18.1 22.7
2003 322 17.8 18.1 22.7
2004 303 17.7 17.1 26.1
2005 317 18.3 17.3 23
2006 288 18.2 15.8 25
2007 275 15.8 17.4 28
2008 250 17.2 14.5 31.2
2009 238 16.6 14.3 40.3
2010 220 16.4 13.3 39.9
2011 223 16.6 13.3 40.8
2012 220 15.7 13.9 43.2
2013 207 15.7 13.1 35.7
2014 198 13.9 14.1 37.9
2015 243 17.0 14.2 44.9
2016 244 17.0 14.3 46.3
2017 236 16.1 14.6 44.1
2018 229 18.6 12.2 42.4
2019 206 16.4 12.5 42.2
2020 202 16.3 12.3 36.1
2021 186 16.1 11.5 41.4
2022 200 16.0 12.4 29
2023 199 16.4 12.0 47.7
2024 204 17.3 11.7 51.5

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 Joe Walker Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 371 19.0 19.5 n/a
1989 380 18.0 21.1 n/a
1990 353 15.5 22.7 0
1991 364 16.5 22.0 n/a
1992 367 18.5 19.8 n/a
1993 417 19.0 21.9 n/a
1994 316 13.0 24.3 n/a
1995 324 16.0 20.3 n/a
1996 324 16.0 20.3 n/a
1997 312 14.5 21.5 n/a
1998 293 14.0 20.9 n/a
1999 348 17.0 20.5 n/a
2000 342 20.0 17.1 28.7
2001 322 21.0 15.3 31.1
2002 322 17.8 18.1 22.7
2003 322 17.8 18.1 22.7
2004 303 17.7 17.1 26.1
2005 317 18.3 17.3 23
2006 288 18.2 15.8 25
2007 275 15.8 17.4 28
2008 250 17.2 14.5 31.2
2009 238 16.6 14.3 40.3
2010 220 16.4 13.3 39.9
2011 223 16.6 13.3 40.8
2012 220 15.7 13.9 43.2
2013 207 15.7 13.1 35.7
2014 198 13.9 14.1 37.9
2015 243 17.0 14.2 44.9
2016 244 17.0 14.3 46.3
2017 236 16.1 14.6 44.1
2018 229 18.6 12.2 42.4
2019 206 16.4 12.5 42.2
2020 202 16.3 12.3 36.1
2021 186 16.1 11.5 41.4
2022 200 16.0 12.4 29
2023 199 16.4 12.0 47.7
2024 204 17.3 11.7 51.5

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 Joe Walker Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $292 (1.9%) $15,262 (98.1%) $15,554
2020 $309 (1.9%) $16,046 (98.1%) $16,355
2021 $463 (2.5%) $18,122 (97.5%) $18,585
2022 $1,476 (7.8%) $17,480 (92.2%) $18,956

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Joe Walker Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 767th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 480th of 1534 Elementary schools
 18.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Joe Walker Elementary School)74.391.3
 17%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Joe Walker Elementary School)74.491.3
 16.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Joe Walker Elementary School)44.156
 11.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Joe Walker Elementary School)85.388
 2.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Joe Walker Elementary School)73.660
 13.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Joe Walker Elementary School)29.730.8
 1.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Joe Walker Elementary School)51.366.6
 15.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Joe Walker Elementary School)5054
 4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Joe Walker Elementary School)85.388
 2.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Joe Walker Elementary School)66.371.2
 4.9%
   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 Students206199
 3.4%
African American12
 100%
American Indian01
Asian22
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander00
White201185
 8%
Two or More Races18
 700%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.2%47.7%
 5.5%


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Joe Walker Elementary School ranks 342nd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 204 students attended Joe Walker Elementary School.

Students at Joe Walker Elementary School are 92% White, 5% Two or more races.


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