Serving 505 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fort Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Fort Washington Elementary School's student population of 505 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
505 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Fort Washington Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Washington Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8 out of 2549 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
38%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
4%
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Hispanic
3%
14%
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Black
5%
14%
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White
83%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart display the diversity score of Fort Washington Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Fort Washington Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/71000/71173/fort-washington-elementary-school-chart-KpuZkd.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Washington Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Washington Elementary School is ranked #8 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Fort Washington Elementary School often compared to?
Fort Washington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maple Glen Elementary School, Jarrettown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Fort Washington Elementary School?
505 students attend Fort Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Fort Washington Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Washington Elementary School?
Fort Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fort Washington Elementary School offer ?
Fort Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fort Washington Elementary School part of?
Fort Washington Elementary School is part of Upper Dublin SD School District.
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