Washington Park Elementary School

Summary:

Washington Park Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Washington, Pennsylvania, serving 830 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Washington School District, which is ranked 479 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Washington Park Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on PSSA tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 24.4% in Math, 42.4% in English Language Arts, and 64.3% in Science, compared to the state averages of 40.4%, 53%, and 65.8%, respectively. The school's diverse student population, with 99.76% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contributes to these challenges. However, the school's high spending per student and low student-to-teacher ratio suggest that resources are available to address these issues.

Nearby schools in the Canon-McMillan and Trinity Area School Districts generally outperform Washington Park Elementary School on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates on PSSA tests and higher overall school rankings. For example, Muse Elementary School in the Canon-McMillan School District ranked 306 out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2023-2024, with proficiency rates of 68.9% in Math, 71.8% in English Language Arts, and 86.6% in Science. Similarly, Trinity East Elementary School in the Trinity Area School District ranked 91 out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2023-2024, with proficiency rates of 78.9% in Math, 84% in English Language Arts, and 93.2% in Science.


Detail:

Public K-6

 801 E Wheeling St
       Washington, PA  15301-3746


(724) 223-5150

District: Washington School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1126th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,013 Help


Students who attend Washington Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Washington Junior High School
High:    Washington High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  849

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.0%
African American:
27.6%
Two or more races:
22.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Washington Park Elementary School ranks worse than 73.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.13. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Washington Park Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42%), African American (27.6%), two or more races (22.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Park Elementary School is 12.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Park Elementary School is $15,013.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington Park Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Park Elementary School 1126th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Washington Park Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Washington School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington School District 479th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Washington Park Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Washington Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 24.21 1051st 1302 19.3%
2004 26.78 1034th 1308 20.9%
2005 22.15 1085th 1299 16.5%
2006 24.43 1309th 1545 15.3%
2007 43.14 1091st 1555 29.8%
2008 29.84 1266th 1551 18.4%
2009 29.62 1285th 1549 17.0%
2010 37.38 1217th 1579 22.9%
2011 41.02 1195th 1597 25.2%
2012 45.76 1114th 1599 30.3%
2013 31.79 1192nd 1519 21.5%
2014 30.93 1153rd 1467 21.4%
2015 29.76 1108th 1474 24.8%
2016 32.66 1154th 1554 25.7%
2017 31.72 1148th 1547 25.8%
2018 33.94 1121st 1530 26.7%
2019 34.79 1112th 1544 28.0%
2021 27.80 1091st 1433 23.9%
2022 28.29 1131st 1534 26.3%
2023 29.47 1130th 1534 26.3%
2024 28.13 1126th 1526 26.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Washington Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.80 75th 117 35.9%
2024 31.95 85th 128 33.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.70 831st 1414 41.2%
2024 43.68 896th 1432 37.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Washington Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 33.07 1054th 1488 29.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Washington Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.88 856th 1043 17.9%
2024 25.76 829th 1084 23.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Washington Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.92 1150th 1495 23.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Washington Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.26 128th 437 70.7%
2024 57.24 153rd 437 65.0%
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Rank History for White students at Washington Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.55 1097th 1236 11.2%
2024 18.75 1076th 1229 12.4%
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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.

Washington Park Elementary School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Washington Park Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 656 288 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 954
1998 668 363 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1041
1999 626 351 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 981
2000 635 356 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 997
2001 695 411 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1115
2002 612 345 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 962
2003 612 345 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 962
2004 632 338 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 975
2005 572 319 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 897
2006 554 291 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 854
2007 493 265 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 767
2008 494 245 3 6 0 n/a n/a 4 752
2009 535 266 4 8 0 n/a n/a 50 863
2010 511 251 3 8 1 n/a n/a 63 837
2011 495 251 4 14 1 0 84 0 849
2012 516 233 3 18 2 0 92 0 864
2013 477 218 3 24 0 0 134 0 856
2014 481 190 4 22 0 0 147 0 844
2015 487 171 4 19 0 0 160 0 841
2016 459 168 3 26 1 0 182 0 839
2017 437 174 5 33 1 0 193 0 843
2018 424 167 3 35 1 1 188 0 819
2019 400 205 3 38 1 0 195 0 842
2020 386 224 4 43 1 0 189 0 847
2021 407 231 5 42 1 0 184 0 870
2022 375 226 4 55 0 0 192 0 852
2023 358 232 1 50 0 0 189 0 830
2024 357 234 0 63 1 0 194 0 849

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 Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 954 52.0 18.3 n/a
1998 1041 54.0 19.3 n/a
1999 981 54.5 18.0 n/a
2000 997 61.0 16.3 99.7
2001 1115 72.0 15.5 83.7
2002 962 69.0 13.9 0
2003 962 69.0 13.9 0
2004 975 69.5 14.0 0
2005 897 63.0 14.2 0
2006 854 64.0 13.3 99.2
2007 767 63.4 12.1 n/a
2008 752 60.3 12.5 98.3
2009 863 70.7 12.2 95.1
2010 837 66.9 12.5 77.5
2011 849 66.7 12.7 70.1
2012 864 63.6 13.5 68.6
2013 856 63.7 13.4 71.1
2014 844 63.1 13.3 74.5
2015 841 64.0 13.1 99.6
2016 839 64.0 13.1 100
2017 843 65.6 12.8 99.4
2018 819 64.6 12.6 100
2019 842 62.8 13.4 99.6
2020 847 63.6 13.3 99.6
2021 870 62.6 13.8 99.4
2022 852 62.6 13.6 99.6
2023 830 66.6 12.4 99.8
2024 849 67.3 12.6 100

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 Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 954 52.0 18.3 n/a
1998 1041 54.0 19.3 n/a
1999 981 54.5 18.0 n/a
2000 997 61.0 16.3 99.7
2001 1115 72.0 15.5 83.7
2002 962 69.0 13.9 0
2003 962 69.0 13.9 0
2004 975 69.5 14.0 0
2005 897 63.0 14.2 0
2006 854 64.0 13.3 99.2
2007 767 63.4 12.1 n/a
2008 752 60.3 12.5 98.3
2009 863 70.7 12.2 95.1
2010 837 66.9 12.5 77.5
2011 849 66.7 12.7 70.1
2012 864 63.6 13.5 68.6
2013 856 63.7 13.4 71.1
2014 844 63.1 13.3 74.5
2015 841 64.0 13.1 99.6
2016 839 64.0 13.1 100
2017 843 65.6 12.8 99.4
2018 819 64.6 12.6 100
2019 842 62.8 13.4 99.6
2020 847 63.6 13.3 99.6
2021 870 62.6 13.8 99.4
2022 852 62.6 13.6 99.6
2023 830 66.6 12.4 99.8
2024 849 67.3 12.6 100

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 Park Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00
2020 $1,070 (7.6%) $13,030 (92.4%) $14,100
2021 $1,933 (12.9%) $13,008 (87.1%) $14,941
2022 $2,286 (15.2%) $12,728 (84.8%) $15,013

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Park Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1112th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1130th of 1534 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Washington Park Elementary School)55.546.3
 9.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington Park Elementary School)68.349.1
 19.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Washington Park Elementary School)28.329.4
 1.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Washington Park Elementary School)77.656.9
 20.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Park Elementary School)48.530.9
 17.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Washington Park Elementary School)29.719.2
 10.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Park Elementary School)41.832.2
 9.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Washington Park Elementary School)19.427.6
 8.2%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Park Elementary School)39.847.7
 7.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Washington Park Elementary School)34.630.8
 3.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Washington Park Elementary School)77.656.9
 20.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Washington Park Elementary School)50.839.5
 11.3%
   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 Students842830
 1.4%
African American205232
 13.2%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic3850
 31.6%
Pacific Islander00
White400358
 10.5%
Two or More Races195189
 3.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.6%99.8%
 0.1%


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

Middle : Washington Junior High School
High : Washington High School

Students at Washington Park Elementary School are 42% White, 28% African American, 23% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 849 students attended Washington Park Elementary School.

Washington Park Elementary School ranks 1126th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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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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