- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburgh, PA
Washington El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Washington El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421611000245
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington El Sch earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #19 of 62
- elementary schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington El Sch ranks #19 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Mt Lebanon Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421611000245 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Washington El Sch grew from 391 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 421611000245 · Pittsburgh, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 12.6:1 · 16.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt Lebanon Shs (1,772 students)
Washington El Sch grew from 391 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Washington El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt Lebanon Shs
Mt Lebanon Shs
1,772 students
- Mellon Ms 661
Mellon Ms
661 students
- Jefferson Ms 621
Jefferson Ms
621 students
- This school 416
Washington El Sch
416 students
- Lincoln El Sch 414
Lincoln El Sch
414 students
- Howe El Sch 398
Howe El Sch
398 students
What this shows Washington El Sch reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington El Sch compares
Washington El Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 71% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 38% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,029
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 4.8%
Asian 4.1%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Washington El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mt Lebanon Sd reports $18,029 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Lebanon Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mellon Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howe El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Penn Hills El Sch
Standard public school
1,228 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Mcknight El Sch
Standard public school
875 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Chartiers Valley Intrmd School
Standard public school
801 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Standard public school
789 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Ohara El Sch
Standard public school
726 students 14:1 students per teacher
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr
Standard public school
716 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington El Sch
How many students attend Washington El Sch?
Washington El Sch has 416 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington El Sch is 12.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington El Sch?
16.9% of students at Washington El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Washington El Sch is White at 76.4% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington El Sch?
Washington El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington El Sch rank among elementary schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington El Sch ranks #19 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pittsburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Mt Lebanon Sd?
Besides Washington El Sch, Mt Lebanon Sd also operates Mt Lebanon Shs (1,772 students), Mellon Ms (661 students), and Jefferson Ms (621 students). See the Mt Lebanon Sd district page for the complete list.