Excellent
#33 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 1% in state
Fort Washington EL Sch
Elementary School · Upper Dublin Sd · Fort Washington, PA
An Upper Dublin Sd elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Highland & Fort Washington Aves, Fort Washington, PA 19034
- Math 87% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 87% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fort Washington EL Sch score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 87% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Fort Washington EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$164,531
Median home value
$611,400
Median rent
$1,523/mo
College educated
62.3%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19034; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Glen EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Mercy Regional Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| Jarrettown EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 466 | Compare → |
| Lower Gwynedd EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 647 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Upper Dublin Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $22,257NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fort Washington EL Sch is listed in Upper Dublin SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fort Washington EL Sch
Fort Washington EL Sch is a public elementary school in Fort Washington, PA, part of Upper Dublin Sd, serving approximately 499 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #33 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fort Washington EL Sch
What grades does Fort Washington EL Sch serve?
Fort Washington EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Fort Washington EL Sch?
Fort Washington EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 499 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Washington EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Washington EL Sch is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fort Washington EL Sch rank in PA?
Fort Washington EL Sch ranks #33 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Fort Washington EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Fort Washington EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fort Washington EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fort Washington EL Sch has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Fort Washington EL Sch a charter school?
No, Fort Washington EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fort Washington EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Fort Washington EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fort Washington EL Sch?
11.4% of students at Fort Washington EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 499
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.8%
- Phone
- (215) 643-8961
- Area population (ZIP 19034)
- 7,084
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19034; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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