Washington District Elementary

Summary:

Washington District Elementary is a public elementary school in Colonial Beach, Virginia, serving 385 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Westmoreland County Public Schools district, which is ranked 73 out of 130 districts in the state.

Washington District Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in key academic areas, with significantly higher proficiency rates in 3rd grade Mathematics, 5th grade Science, and 5th grade English Reading compared to the district and state averages. The school has also shown exceptional performance in certain student subgroups, particularly African American, Hispanic, and low-socioeconomic status students, ranking among the top schools in Virginia for these subgroups. Additionally, the school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 55.32% White, 19.74% African American, and 15.58% Hispanic, is notable compared to nearby schools.

Over the past few years, Washington District Elementary has shown a steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom quartile to the middle quartile, and its SchoolDigger star rating has also improved from 1 to 3 stars. When compared to nearby schools, such as Cople Elementary and schools in the King George County Public Schools district, Washington District Elementary outperforms or performs comparably in most academic areas. However, it lags behind the performance of Colonial Beach Elementary, which is located within the same town and serves a similar demographic population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 454 Oak Grove Road
       Colonial Beach, VA  22443


(804) 224-9100

District: Westmoreland County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
443rd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,195 Help


Students who attend Washington District Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Montross Middle
High:    Westmoreland High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  385

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.3%
African American:
19.7%
Hispanic:
15.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100.3% Help


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Compare Details Washington District Elementary ranks better than 60.2% of elementary schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.55. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington District Elementary is $10,195.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington District Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington District Elementary 443rd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Washington District Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Westmoreland County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Westmoreland County Public Schools 73rd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Washington District Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Washington District Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 15.43 996th 1062 6.2%
2006 28.89 909th 1071 15.1%
2007 12.05 1050th 1083 3.0%
2008 20.21 997th 1081 7.8%
2009 22.31 988th 1082 8.7%
2010 31.91 927th 1113 16.7%
2011 27.90 967th 1117 13.4%
2012 40.72 772nd 1117 30.9%
2013 32.72 847th 1120 24.4%
2014 35.33 816th 1110 26.5%
2015 30.52 864th 1100 21.5%
2016 38.34 788th 1096 28.1%
2017 28.54 902nd 1099 17.9%
2018 19.75 969th 1097 11.7%
2019 41.27 746th 1105 32.5%
2021 21.07 892nd 1103 19.1%
2022 42.10 702nd 1109 36.7%
2023 46.26 648th 1114 41.8%
2024 63.55 443rd 1114 60.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington District Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 74.67 190th 1036 81.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Washington District Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.10 639th 1100 41.9%
2024 60.06 468th 1098 57.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Washington District Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.94 654th 1093 40.2%
2024 64.54 412th 1101 62.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Washington District Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 77.27 104th 588 82.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Washington District Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 67.59 182nd 580 68.6%
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Rank History for White students at Washington District Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.40 724th 984 26.4%
2024 50.24 554th 979 43.4%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department 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 District Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Washington District Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 258 258
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 344 344
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 343 343
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 351 351
1993 253 124 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1994 275 132 1 21 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1995 250 104 3 18 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1996 250 104 3 18 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1997 253 95 4 25 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1998 295 174 4 40 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1999 304 162 4 42 1 n/a n/a 0 513
2000 289 168 2 50 0 n/a n/a -4 505
2001 261 167 6 56 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2002 224 167 2 58 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2003 224 167 2 58 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2004 223 158 1 60 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2005 182 139 0 53 0 n/a n/a 4 378
2006 193 142 0 59 0 n/a n/a 2 396
2007 203 133 1 59 0 n/a n/a 8 404
2008 227 148 2 63 0 n/a n/a 8 448
2009 216 142 3 63 0 n/a n/a 20 444
2010 215 132 2 62 0 n/a n/a 20 431
2011 241 117 0 65 0 0 23 0 446
2012 230 109 0 70 0 0 23 0 432
2013 239 114 0 70 1 0 26 0 450
2014 243 118 0 72 2 0 25 0 460
2015 272 116 0 70 1 0 32 0 491
2016 246 99 0 69 0 3 24 0 441
2017 268 100 1 66 0 2 31 0 468
2018 245 91 0 58 3 0 26 0 423
2019 237 84 2 54 3 0 20 0 400
2020 215 90 1 46 3 0 25 0 380
2021 201 68 1 50 3 0 25 0 348
2022 205 81 0 56 2 0 31 0 375
2023 213 76 0 60 2 0 34 0 385

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 District Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 258 16.0 16.1 n/a
1990 344 19.5 17.6 n/a
1991 343 20.3 16.8 n/a
1992 351 20.7 16.9 n/a
1993 393 23.3 16.9 n/a
1994 429 25.2 n/a 47.1
1995 375 n/a 0.0 43.7
1996 375 n/a 0.0 43.7
1997 377 n/a 0.0 47.7
1998 513 n/a 0.0 45
1999 513 35.0 14.7 56.5
2000 505 n/a 0.0 58.9
2001 490 34.0 14.4 55.3
2002 451 36.0 12.5 53.9
2003 451 36.0 12.5 53.9
2004 442 34.0 13.0 52.5
2005 378 33.0 11.5 53.5
2006 396 26.0 15.2 51.3
2007 404 27.3 14.8 59.3
2008 448 24.5 18.3 54.8
2009 444 24.5 18.1 60.1
2010 431 25.5 16.9 76.2
2011 446 28.0 15.9 63.2
2012 432 26.0 16.6 70.1
2013 450 29.5 15.2 64
2014 460 30.5 15.0 70.2
2015 491 31.0 15.8 71.5
2016 441 29.0 15.2 68.9
2017 468 30.0 15.6 65.4
2018 423 32.9 12.8 63.4
2019 400 31.9 12.5 63.5
2020 380 29.9 12.6 61.6
2021 348 27.4 12.6 n/a
2022 375 29.9 12.5 62.4
2023 385 27.0 14.2 100.3

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 District Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 258 16.0 16.1 n/a
1990 344 19.5 17.6 n/a
1991 343 20.3 16.8 n/a
1992 351 20.7 16.9 n/a
1993 393 23.3 16.9 n/a
1994 429 25.2 n/a 47.1
1995 375 n/a 0.0 43.7
1996 375 n/a 0.0 43.7
1997 377 n/a 0.0 47.7
1998 513 n/a 0.0 45
1999 513 35.0 14.7 56.5
2000 505 n/a 0.0 58.9
2001 490 34.0 14.4 55.3
2002 451 36.0 12.5 53.9
2003 451 36.0 12.5 53.9
2004 442 34.0 13.0 52.5
2005 378 33.0 11.5 53.5
2006 396 26.0 15.2 51.3
2007 404 27.3 14.8 59.3
2008 448 24.5 18.3 54.8
2009 444 24.5 18.1 60.1
2010 431 25.5 16.9 76.2
2011 446 28.0 15.9 63.2
2012 432 26.0 16.6 70.1
2013 450 29.5 15.2 64
2014 460 30.5 15.0 70.2
2015 491 31.0 15.8 71.5
2016 441 29.0 15.2 68.9
2017 468 30.0 15.6 65.4
2018 423 32.9 12.8 63.4
2019 400 31.9 12.5 63.5
2020 380 29.9 12.6 61.6
2021 348 27.4 12.6 n/a
2022 375 29.9 12.5 62.4
2023 385 27.0 14.2 100.3

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 District Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $963 (10.4%) $8,276 (89.6%) $9,240
2020 $1,021 (9.8%) $9,366 (90.2%) $10,387
2021 $1,376 (13.5%) $8,819 (86.5%) $10,195

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington District Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 746th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 648th of 1114 Elementary schools
 9.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington District Elementary)9087
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Westmoreland County Public Schools)8473.4
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Washington District Elementary)6965.2
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Westmoreland County Public Schools)6962.8
 6.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washington District Elementary)7955.4
 23.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Westmoreland County Public Schools)7350.5
 22.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Washington District Elementary)6769.6
 2.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Westmoreland County Public Schools)6658.7
 7.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washington District Elementary)8366
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Westmoreland County Public Schools)8462
 22.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Washington District Elementary)7267.9
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Westmoreland County Public Schools)7862
 16.1%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Washington District Elementary)6964.2
 4.8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Westmoreland County Public Schools)7561.1
 13.9%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students400385
 3.8%
African American8476
 9.5%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic5460
 11.1%
Pacific Islander00
White237213
 10.1%
Two or More Races2034
 70%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.5%100.3%
 36.8%


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Washington District Elementary ranks 443rd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Washington District Elementary are 55% White, 20% African American, 16% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

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

Middle : Montross Middle
High : Westmoreland High

In the 2022-23 school year, 385 students attended Washington District Elementary.


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

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