Washington Elementary School

Summary:

Washington Elementary School is a highly-ranked public elementary school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving 391 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the prestigious Mt. Lebanon School District, which is ranked 14th out of 610 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Washington Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with a statewide ranking of 186 out of 1,526 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with 74% proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 40.4%. Washington Elementary also excels in supporting different student groups, ranking 128 out of 1,488 for female students and 13 out of 1,084 for disabled students. However, the school's performance for low socioeconomic status students is relatively lower, ranking 783 out of 1,432 Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Compared to nearby schools within the Mt. Lebanon School District, such as Lincoln, Howe, and Jefferson Elementary Schools, Washington Elementary's performance is generally on par or slightly higher. However, when compared to schools outside the district, such as Pittsburgh Brookline K-8 and Dormont Elementary, the performance gap is more pronounced, highlighting the socioeconomic and educational disparities within the region.


Detail:

Public K-5

 735 Washington Rd
       Pittsburgh, PA  15228-2044


(412) 344-2142

District: Mt Lebanon School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
186th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,476 Help


Students who attend Washington Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mellon Middle School
High:    Mt Lebanon Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  391

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.2%
Two or more races:
7.7%
Hispanic:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Washington Elementary School ranks better than 87.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Mt Lebanon School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.44. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.2%), two or more races (7.7%), Hispanic (7.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.9% 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 11.5, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Mt Lebanon School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Elementary School is $15,476. 5 elementary schools in the Mt Lebanon School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Elementary School 186th 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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Mt Lebanon School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mt Lebanon School District 14th 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
2003 85.00 166th 1302 87.3%
2004 95.22 6th 1308 99.5%
2005 87.30 37th 1299 97.2%
2006 79.79 238th 1545 84.6%
2007 81.33 196th 1555 87.4%
2008 81.43 172nd 1551 88.9%
2009 81.90 154th 1549 90.1%
2010 81.42 162nd 1579 89.7%
2011 79.83 219th 1597 86.3%
2012 80.64 191st 1599 88.1%
2013 79.12 256th 1519 83.1%
2014 73.52 399th 1467 72.8%
2016 86.11 138th 1554 91.1%
2017 90.97 32nd 1547 97.9%
2018 91.31 38th 1530 97.5%
2019 92.48 18th 1544 98.8%
2021 93.38 32nd 1433 97.8%
2022 91.64 64th 1534 95.8%
2023 89.09 113th 1534 92.6%
2024 85.44 186th 1526 87.8%
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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
2024 50.06 783rd 1432 45.3%
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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 86.50 128th 1488 91.4%
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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 95.87 23rd 1043 97.8%
2024 97.50 13th 1084 98.8%
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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 80.37 262nd 1495 82.5%
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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 88.94 69th 1236 94.4%
2024 84.59 127th 1229 89.7%
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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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by a parent
Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Open Quote My family would certainly discourage sending your child to this school , especially when he/she is way ahead of his/her peers. Even with the straight O (Outstanding) and E (Excellent) grades, and decent IQ score my child obtained, my child's teacher ranked him/her for the application for Gifted Program as below the 25% of the class, meaning a zero point. Her (teacher's) disdain for my child, including email messages to me was sadly obvious! But if your child is not academically at the top of her/his class, then send her/him to Washington Elementary School. Close Quote



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 385 6 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1989 421 3 14 0 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1990 421 4 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1991 418 7 11 6 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1992 459 4 14 3 1 n/a n/a 0 481
1993 448 4 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1994 441 6 14 4 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1995 463 6 18 3 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1996 463 6 18 3 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1997 463 8 19 4 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1998 456 7 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1999 390 3 15 4 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2000 381 13 9 6 1 n/a n/a 0 410
2001 386 8 16 4 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2002 342 7 23 2 1 n/a n/a 0 375
2003 342 7 23 2 1 n/a n/a 0 375
2004 329 10 13 7 1 n/a n/a 0 360
2005 310 8 12 7 1 n/a n/a 0 338
2006 291 15 32 6 1 n/a n/a 0 345
2007 301 15 28 9 1 n/a n/a 0 354
2008 305 19 23 7 2 n/a n/a 0 356
2009 321 14 23 6 4 n/a n/a 0 368
2010 332 13 24 5 1 n/a n/a 1 376
2011 351 9 21 4 0 0 11 0 396
2012 350 9 17 7 0 0 7 0 390
2013 335 8 15 9 0 0 7 0 374
2014 346 2 20 10 0 0 10 0 388
2015 353 10 30 13 0 0 11 0 417
2016 371 8 21 14 0 0 14 0 428
2017 377 13 29 16 0 0 16 0 451
2018 364 10 31 19 0 0 23 0 447
2019 353 9 31 17 0 0 19 0 429
2020 342 8 28 22 0 0 26 0 426
2021 318 6 21 20 0 0 27 0 392
2022 318 9 27 25 0 0 30 0 409
2023 298 16 19 28 0 0 30 0 391

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 400 30.9 12.9 n/a
1989 438 24.2 18.0 n/a
1990 435 25.8 16.8 0
1991 442 26.2 16.8 n/a
1992 481 25.0 19.2 n/a
1993 464 23.5 19.7 n/a
1994 465 29.6 15.7 n/a
1995 490 28.9 17.0 n/a
1996 490 28.9 17.0 n/a
1997 494 29.8 16.6 n/a
1998 479 28.8 16.6 n/a
1999 412 25.5 16.2 n/a
2000 410 24.8 16.5 1.7
2001 414 25.1 16.5 0
2002 375 25.7 14.6 0
2003 375 25.7 14.6 0
2004 360 22.5 16.0 0
2005 338 23.6 14.3 0
2006 345 21.9 15.8 0
2007 354 22.8 15.5 0
2008 356 25.8 13.8 n/a
2009 368 25.7 14.3 6.8
2010 376 25.7 14.6 8
2011 396 27.5 14.3 10.1
2012 390 27.6 14.0 9.2
2013 374 27.5 13.5 8.6
2014 388 27.9 13.8 10.3
2015 417 30.0 13.9 14.6
2016 428 29.0 14.7 16.4
2017 451 29.9 15.0 13.7
2018 447 30.4 14.7 15.7
2019 429 29.4 14.5 16.8
2020 426 29.0 14.6 14.8
2021 392 28.5 13.7 14.5
2022 409 30.2 13.5 12.2
2023 391 33.9 11.5 17.9

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 400 30.9 12.9 n/a
1989 438 24.2 18.0 n/a
1990 435 25.8 16.8 0
1991 442 26.2 16.8 n/a
1992 481 25.0 19.2 n/a
1993 464 23.5 19.7 n/a
1994 465 29.6 15.7 n/a
1995 490 28.9 17.0 n/a
1996 490 28.9 17.0 n/a
1997 494 29.8 16.6 n/a
1998 479 28.8 16.6 n/a
1999 412 25.5 16.2 n/a
2000 410 24.8 16.5 1.7
2001 414 25.1 16.5 0
2002 375 25.7 14.6 0
2003 375 25.7 14.6 0
2004 360 22.5 16.0 0
2005 338 23.6 14.3 0
2006 345 21.9 15.8 0
2007 354 22.8 15.5 0
2008 356 25.8 13.8 n/a
2009 368 25.7 14.3 6.8
2010 376 25.7 14.6 8
2011 396 27.5 14.3 10.1
2012 390 27.6 14.0 9.2
2013 374 27.5 13.5 8.6
2014 388 27.9 13.8 10.3
2015 417 30.0 13.9 14.6
2016 428 29.0 14.7 16.4
2017 451 29.9 15.0 13.7
2018 447 30.4 14.7 15.7
2019 429 29.4 14.5 16.8
2020 426 29.0 14.6 14.8
2021 392 28.5 13.7 14.5
2022 409 30.2 13.5 12.2
2023 391 33.9 11.5 17.9

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 Washington Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $588 (4.3%) $12,977 (95.7%) $13,565
2020 $592 (4.3%) $13,190 (95.7%) $13,782
2021 $395 (2.6%) $15,001 (97.4%) $15,396
2022 $1,148 (7.4%) $14,328 (92.6%) $15,476

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 18th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 113th of 1534 Elementary schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Washington Elementary School)87.578.6
 8.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)89.278.6
 10.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Washington Elementary School)87.776.4
 11.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Washington Elementary School)9596.4
 1.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)95.176.4
 18.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Washington Elementary School)84.576.7
 7.8%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)89.774
 15.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Washington Elementary School)86.477.2
 9.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Washington Elementary School)9596.4
 1.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)91.676.2
 15.4%
   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 Students429391
 8.9%
African American916
 77.8%
American Indian00
Asian3119
 38.7%
Hispanic1728
 64.7%
Pacific Islander00
White353298
 15.6%
Two or More Races1930
 57.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.8%17.9%
 1.1%


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

Middle : Mellon Middle School
High : Mt Lebanon Senior High School

Washington Elementary School ranks 186th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 391 students attended Washington Elementary School.

Students at Washington Elementary School are 76% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% African American.


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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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