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#1924 of 2,846 schools in PA
Washington EL Sch
Elementary School · Lancaster Sd · Lancaster, PA
A Lancaster Sd elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
545 S Ann St, Lancaster, PA 17602
- Math 20% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Washington EL Sch score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,752
Median home value
$250,600
Median rent
$1,272/mo
College educated
28.4%
Homeownership
57.5%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17602; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| Resurrection Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| Wonder AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Carter and Macrae EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 446 | 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.
Lancaster Sd
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #11 of 19
- District spending per student
- $22,604NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Washington EL Sch is listed in Lancaster SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington EL Sch
Washington EL Sch is a public elementary school in Lancaster, PA, part of Lancaster Sd, serving approximately 478 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,924 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington EL Sch
What grades does Washington EL Sch serve?
Washington EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Washington EL Sch?
Washington EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 478 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington EL Sch is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington EL Sch rank in PA?
Washington EL Sch ranks #1,924 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Washington EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Washington EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington EL Sch has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Washington EL Sch a charter school?
No, Washington EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washington EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Washington EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington EL Sch?
100.0% of students at 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 478
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.3%
- Phone
- (717) 291-6275
- Area population (ZIP 17602)
- 51,461
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 17602; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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