Fort Washington Elementary School

Summary:

Fort Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 499 students in grades K-5 in the Upper Dublin School District in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. This exceptional school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fort Washington Elementary School significantly outperforms the state and district averages on standardized tests, with 86.4% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and 87.3% proficient in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to 69.2% and 78.3% for the district, and 40.4% and 53% for the state, respectively. The school also excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, ranking 20th out of 1,488 Pennsylvania elementary schools for female students and 34th out of 1,495 for male students in PSSA Math. Additionally, the school's science proficiency is particularly impressive, with 96.5% of students proficient or better in PSSA Science, compared to 87.8% for the district and 65.8% for the state.

While Fort Washington Elementary School outperforms the state and district averages, it is also the top-performing school among the nearby schools analyzed, including Thomas Fitzwater Elementary, Jarrettown Elementary, and Maple Glen Elementary. This consistent high performance, along with the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.1, suggests that Fort Washington Elementary School has effective teaching practices and a strong educational program that sets it apart from other schools in the region.


Detail:

Public K-5

 Highland & Fort Washington Ave
       Fort Washington, PA  19034-1816


(215) 643-8961

District: Upper Dublin School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
21st of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,368 Help


Students who attend Fort Washington Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sandy Run Middle School
High:    Upper Dublin High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  499

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.2%
Asian:
6.4%
Two or more races:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fort Washington Elementary School ranks better than 98.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Upper Dublin School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.52. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Fort Washington Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Upper Dublin School District. Racial makeup is: White (79.2%), Asian (6.4%), two or more races (6.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Upper Dublin School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fort Washington Elementary School is 13, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Upper Dublin School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fort Washington Elementary School is $21,368. 2 elementary schools in the Upper Dublin School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fort Washington Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Washington Elementary School 21st of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Fort Washington Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Upper Dublin School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper Dublin School District 28th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fort Washington Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Fort Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 89.23 82nd 1302 93.7%
2004 90.64 52nd 1308 96.0%
2005 85.86 66th 1299 94.9%
2006 86.23 60th 1545 96.1%
2007 87.85 42nd 1555 97.3%
2008 87.71 31st 1551 98.0%
2009 87.93 20th 1549 98.7%
2010 87.84 16th 1579 99.0%
2011 88.41 11th 1597 99.3%
2012 85.23 52nd 1599 96.7%
2013 87.95 22nd 1519 98.6%
2014 87.02 43rd 1467 97.1%
2015 88.88 73rd 1474 95.0%
2016 84.95 169th 1554 89.1%
2017 82.92 222nd 1547 85.6%
2018 89.07 77th 1530 95.0%
2019 93.62 7th 1544 99.5%
2021 95.02 11th 1433 99.2%
2022 94.04 19th 1534 98.8%
2023 93.08 36th 1534 97.7%
2024 93.52 21st 1526 98.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Fort Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 93.00 20th 1488 98.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Fort Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 93.00 48th 1084 95.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Fort Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 92.17 34th 1495 97.7%
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Rank History for White students at Fort Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.47 61st 1236 95.1%
2024 91.48 35th 1229 97.2%
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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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Enrollment information for Fort 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 506 24 25 0 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1989 514 25 33 2 0 n/a n/a 0 574
1990 556 25 24 2 0 n/a n/a 0 607
1991 551 20 38 3 0 n/a n/a 0 612
1992 566 23 38 1 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1993 577 34 34 0 0 n/a n/a 0 645
1994 599 45 33 2 0 n/a n/a 0 679
1995 578 44 42 3 0 n/a n/a 0 667
1996 578 44 42 3 0 n/a n/a 0 667
1997 581 36 41 4 0 n/a n/a 0 662
1998 586 39 35 3 3 n/a n/a 0 666
1999 549 36 52 5 0 n/a n/a 0 642
2000 515 40 50 6 0 n/a n/a 0 611
2001 429 36 26 4 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2002 382 26 18 7 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2003 382 26 18 7 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2004 390 26 29 3 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2005 404 23 41 4 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2006 402 22 39 6 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2007 402 29 41 5 0 n/a n/a 0 477
2008 398 24 41 8 1 n/a n/a 0 472
2009 377 22 44 6 2 n/a n/a 8 459
2010 369 16 43 9 2 n/a n/a 12 451
2011 398 20 49 8 3 0 11 0 489
2012 378 20 46 16 2 0 14 0 476
2013 391 22 41 14 2 0 16 0 486
2014 397 20 46 14 2 0 25 0 504
2015 401 16 43 13 1 0 22 0 496
2016 378 17 40 16 1 0 24 0 476
2017 368 18 34 19 1 0 31 0 471
2018 381 18 32 19 1 0 30 0 481
2019 390 20 29 20 1 0 28 0 488
2020 396 23 28 19 1 0 34 0 501
2021 364 23 22 14 1 0 31 0 455
2022 418 24 22 13 2 1 25 0 505
2023 407 21 23 20 2 0 26 0 499
2024 395 16 32 24 1 0 31 0 499

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 Fort Washington Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 555 32.0 17.3 n/a
1989 574 34.5 16.6 n/a
1990 607 35.0 17.3 0
1991 612 35.1 17.4 n/a
1992 628 37.0 16.9 n/a
1993 645 34.0 19.0 n/a
1994 679 35.0 19.4 n/a
1995 667 37.0 18.0 n/a
1996 667 37.0 18.0 n/a
1997 662 38.0 17.4 n/a
1998 666 39.0 17.1 n/a
1999 642 39.0 16.5 n/a
2000 611 39.0 15.7 8.5
2001 495 29.7 16.7 6.3
2002 433 31.3 13.8 6
2003 433 31.3 13.8 6
2004 448 30.5 14.7 7.1
2005 472 32.0 14.8 5.5
2006 469 35.2 13.3 7.5
2007 477 36.2 13.2 8.6
2008 472 34.3 13.8 8.1
2009 459 33.5 13.7 9.1
2010 451 34.0 13.2 5.9
2011 489 35.3 13.8 5.7
2012 476 36.0 13.2 9.2
2013 486 35.0 13.8 9.3
2014 504 33.5 15.0 7.7
2015 496 34.0 14.5 12.1
2016 476 35.0 13.6 15.1
2017 471 37.3 12.6 13.6
2018 481 42.8 11.2 12.7
2019 488 41.1 11.8 12.1
2020 501 41.1 12.1 10.8
2021 455 38.0 11.9 10.5
2022 505 38.0 13.2 11.1
2023 499 38.0 13.1 13.4
2024 499 38.3 13.0 11.4

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 Fort Washington Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 555 32.0 17.3 n/a
1989 574 34.5 16.6 n/a
1990 607 35.0 17.3 0
1991 612 35.1 17.4 n/a
1992 628 37.0 16.9 n/a
1993 645 34.0 19.0 n/a
1994 679 35.0 19.4 n/a
1995 667 37.0 18.0 n/a
1996 667 37.0 18.0 n/a
1997 662 38.0 17.4 n/a
1998 666 39.0 17.1 n/a
1999 642 39.0 16.5 n/a
2000 611 39.0 15.7 8.5
2001 495 29.7 16.7 6.3
2002 433 31.3 13.8 6
2003 433 31.3 13.8 6
2004 448 30.5 14.7 7.1
2005 472 32.0 14.8 5.5
2006 469 35.2 13.3 7.5
2007 477 36.2 13.2 8.6
2008 472 34.3 13.8 8.1
2009 459 33.5 13.7 9.1
2010 451 34.0 13.2 5.9
2011 489 35.3 13.8 5.7
2012 476 36.0 13.2 9.2
2013 486 35.0 13.8 9.3
2014 504 33.5 15.0 7.7
2015 496 34.0 14.5 12.1
2016 476 35.0 13.6 15.1
2017 471 37.3 12.6 13.6
2018 481 42.8 11.2 12.7
2019 488 41.1 11.8 12.1
2020 501 41.1 12.1 10.8
2021 455 38.0 11.9 10.5
2022 505 38.0 13.2 11.1
2023 499 38.0 13.1 13.4
2024 499 38.3 13.0 11.4

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 Fort Washington Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $87 (0.4%) $20,589 (99.6%) $20,676
2020 $88 (0.4%) $20,171 (99.6%) $20,259
2021 $395 (1.9%) $20,694 (98.1%) $21,090
2022 $366 (1.7%) $21,002 (98.3%) $21,368

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fort Washington Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 7th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 36th of 1534 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Fort Washington Elementary School)96.484.1
 12.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fort Washington Elementary School)91.176.2
 14.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Fort Washington Elementary School)94.882.6
 12.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Fort Washington Elementary School)100100
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Washington Elementary School)98.788.4
 10.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Fort Washington Elementary School)77.692
 14.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Washington Elementary School)83.887.6
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Fort Washington Elementary School)88.686
 2.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Fort Washington Elementary School)100100
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Fort Washington Elementary School)91.183.2
 7.9%
   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 Students488499
 2.3%
African American2021
 5%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian2923
 20.7%
Hispanic2020
Pacific Islander00
White390407
 4.4%
Two or More Races2826
 7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.1%13.4%
 1.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Washington Elementary School

Students at Fort Washington Elementary School are 79% White, 6% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 3% African American.

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

Middle : Sandy Run Middle School
High : Upper Dublin High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 499 students attended Fort Washington Elementary School.

Yes! Fort Washington Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 21st of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools.


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