Joe Walker Elementary School

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Joe Walker Elementary School ranks 480 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Joe Walker Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Washington, Pennsylvania, serving 199 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the McGuffey School District, which is ranked 270 out of 606 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 test scores, with 54% of students proficient or better in Math and 71.2% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district and state averages. The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd grade, where 91.3% of students were proficient or better in both Math and English Language Arts. However, the school has a predominantly white student population, with 92.96% of students identifying as white, which is lower in racial diversity compared to nearby schools like Borland Manor Elementary School and South Central Elementary. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 47.74% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite these challenges, Joe Walker Elementary School has seen a steady increase in its per-student spending, from $15,554 in the 2018-2019 school year to $18,956 in the 2021-2022 school year, which is higher than the nearby Claysville Elementary School and other schools in the Canon-McMillan and Trinity Area School Districts. This increased investment in the school's resources suggests a commitment to supporting its students and maintaining its strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public K-5

2510 Park Ave
Washington, PA 15301-9293

(724) 222-3061

District: McGuffey School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,956

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 199

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.0%

Two or more races:

4.0%

African American:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Joe Walker Elementary School ranks better than 68.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.54. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93%), two or more races (4%), Asian (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Joe Walker Elementary School is 12. (See more...)

Compare Joe Walker Elementary School employs 16.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Joe Walker Elementary School is $18,956.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Joe Walker Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Joe Walker Elementary School 480^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Joe Walker Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

McGuffey School District:

SchoolDigger ranks McGuffey School District 270^th of 606 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
2006	69.37	489^th	1545	68.3%
2007	63.41	650^th	1555	58.2%
2008	56.97	820^th	1551	47.1%
2009	60.31	739^th	1549	52.3%
2010	63.52	672^nd	1579	57.4%
2011	62.72	708^th	1597	55.7%
2012	78.09	276^th	1599	82.7%
2013	68.40	555^th	1519	63.5%
2014	50.77	924^th	1467	37.0%
2015	61.74	660^th	1474	55.2%
2016	59.68	759^th	1554	51.2%
2017	55.94	816^th	1547	47.3%
2018	61.28	696^th	1530	54.5%
2019	58.01	767^th	1544	50.3%
2021	59.00	661^st	1433	53.9%
2022	71.58	469^th	1534	69.4%
2023	70.54	480^th	1534	68.7%

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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	544^th	1414	61.5%

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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	544^th	1236	56.0%

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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 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

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

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

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 Joe Walker Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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 767^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 480^th 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)	74.3	91.3	17%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Joe Walker Elementary School)	74.4	91.3	16.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Joe Walker Elementary School)	44.1	56	11.9%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Joe Walker Elementary School)	85.3	88	2.7%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Joe Walker Elementary School)	73.6	60	13.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Joe Walker Elementary School)	29.7	30.8	1.1%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Joe Walker Elementary School)	51.3	66.6	15.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Joe Walker Elementary School)	50	54	4%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Joe Walker Elementary School)	85.3	88	2.7%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Joe Walker Elementary School)	66.3	71.2	4.9%
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	206	199	3.4%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	1	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	201	185	8%
Two or More Races	1	8	700%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.2%	47.7%	5.5%

Schools Near Joe Walker 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 6th 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 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Joe Walker Elementary School	Public	K-5	2510 Park Ave	Washington	15301	Washington County	McGuffey School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 222-3061	199	16	12.0	47.7%	185 (93.0%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.0%)	70.5	480^th of 1534 public elementary schools	68.7%		71.6	469^th of 1534 public elementary schools	69.4%	11	91.3	56.0	30.8		54.0	88.0	88.0	91.3	60.0	66.6		71.2	$18,956	$1,476	$17,480
Trinity West Elementary School	Public	K-5	1041 Gabby Ave	Washington	15301	Washington County	Trinity Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 222-4730	414	37	11.3	54.8%	365 (88.2%)	12 (2.9%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	29 (7.0%)	70.5	482^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	68.6%		60.3	680^th of 1534 public elementary schools	55.7%	198	75.3	56.3	46.5		60.5	89.1	89.1	65.7	47.6	69.0		60.9	$16,584	$675	$15,910
Trinity South Elementary School	Public	K-5	2500 S Main Street Ext	Washington	15301	Washington County	Trinity Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 225-7490	255	28	9.2	40.8%	246 (96.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	80.9	264^th of 1534 public elementary schools	82.8%		83.1	235^th of 1534 public elementary schools	84.7%	29	79.0	61.9	84.9		72.4	88.9	88.9	73.7	65.0	66.6		67.9	$16,584	$675	$15,910
Washington Park Elementary School	Public	K-6	801 E Wheeling St	Washington	15301	Washington County	Washington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 223-5150	830	67	12.4	99.8%	358 (43.1%)	232 (28.0%)	50 (6.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	189 (22.8%)	29.5	1130^th of 1534 public elementary schools	26.3%		28.3	1131^st of 1534 public elementary schools	26.3%	1	46.3	29.4	19.2	27.6	30.8	56.9	56.9	49.1	30.9	32.2	47.7	39.5	$15,013	$2,286	$12,728
Trinity North Elementary School	Public	K-5	225 Midlan Drive	Washington	15301	Washington County	Trinity Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 222-5064	380	29	13.3	63.9%	335 (88.2%)	4 (1.1%)	6 (1.6%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.2%)	62.7	638^th of 1534 public elementary schools	58.4%		58.7	716^th of 1534 public elementary schools	53.3%	78	44.6	56.5	64.4		55.5	75.4	75.4	62.5	59.4	54.3		58.7	$16,584	$675	$15,910
Trinity East Elementary School	Public	K-5	252 Cameron Rd	Washington	15301	Washington County	Trinity Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 225-8140	392	27	14.3	25.0%	360 (91.8%)	4 (1.0%)	13 (3.3%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	92.9	40^th of 1534 public elementary schools	97.4%		91.1	75^th of 1534 public elementary schools	95.1%	35	90.9	76.5	81.1		83.6	96.1	96.1	90.1	78.4	79.5		83.4	$16,584	$675	$15,910
Claysville Elementary School	Public	K-5	119 Main St	Claysville	15323	Washington County	McGuffey School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 663-7772	501	40	12.3	49.7%	480 (95.8%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.8%)	60.2	699^th of 1534 public elementary schools	54.4%		61.1	663^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	56.8%	36	65.5	33.7	45.2		48.6	82.0	82.0	63.2	56.6	56.2		58.8	$16,534	$778	$15,757
Allison Park Elementary School	Public	K-6	803 McGovern Rd	Houston	15342	Washington County	Chartiers-Houston School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 745-4700	667	44	15.1	24.7%	552 (82.8%)	23 (3.4%)	27 (4.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (9.3%)	80.8	270^th of 1534 public elementary schools	82.4%		75.1	386^th of 1534 public elementary schools	74.8%	116	82.4	69.5	59.8	46.5	64.6	88.4	88.4	80.3	78.9	64.9	59.3	70.9	$16,040	$1,677	$14,362
Wylandville Elementary School	Public	K-4	1254 Route 519	Eighty Four	15330	Washington County	Canon-McMillan School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 222-2507	308	18	17.5	20.8%	272 (88.3%)	10 (3.2%)	8 (2.6%)	8 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.9%)	94.1	23^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	98.5%		88	138^th of 1534 public elementary schools	91.0%	115	90.9	90.6			90.7	96.3	96.3	89.3	84.6			87.0	$12,171	$727	$11,443
South Central Elementary	Public	K-4	230 S Central Ave	Canonsburg	15317	Washington County	Canon-McMillan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 745-4475	431	30	14.3	44.1%	344 (79.8%)	31 (7.2%)	8 (1.9%)	11 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (8.6%)	69.5	507^th of 1534 public elementary schools	66.9%		75.7	368^th of 1534 public elementary schools	76.0%	139	56.5	55.3			55.9	87.1	87.1	60.0	70.2			65.1	$13,837	$920	$12,917

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How many students attend Joe Walker Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 199 students attended Joe Walker Elementary School.

What district is Joe Walker Elementary School in?

McGuffey School District

What is the racial makeup of Joe Walker Elementary School?

Students at Joe Walker Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

Is Joe Walker Elementary School a good school?

Joe Walker Elementary School ranks 480^th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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