Enrollment
864
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Washington, PA
Washington Park El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Washington Park El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422499000184
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Park El Sch earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 99.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Park El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Park El Sch ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Washington, PA.
School address
District: Washington Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422499000184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Park El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Park El Sch
Washington Park El Sch is a high-poverty, large elementary school in Washington, Pennsylvania, enrolling 864 students.
At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 99.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 864 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 314 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #117.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and African American (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 288 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Washington's elementary schools, it stands alongside Trinity West El Sch (303 students): Washington Park El Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.1:1 vs 8.4:1).
Washington Sd also operates Washington Hs (387 students) and Washington Junior High School (205 students) alongside Washington Park El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washington Park El Sch compares
Washington Park El Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.8% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 864 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
864
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 46% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,177
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 42.5%
African American 27.7%
Two or More 22.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Washington Park El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Sd, which includes Washington Park El Sch.
$16,177
Per student
-10%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.9%
State 49.0%
Federal 14.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Washington Park El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Hs | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Park El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Washington
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Trinity West El Sch
Standard public school
303 students 8.4:1 students per teacher
Trinity East El Sch
Standard public school
257 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
Trinity North El Sch
Standard public school
232 students 8.3:1 students per teacher
Joe Walker El Sch
Standard public school
199 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Trinity South El Sch
Standard public school
160 students 5.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~864 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Park El Sch
How many students attend Washington Park El Sch?
Washington Park El Sch has 864 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Washington, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Park El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Park El Sch is 13.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% 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 Park El Sch?
99.8% of students at Washington Park El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Park El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Washington Park El Sch is White at 42.5% of enrollment, in Washington, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Park El Sch?
Washington Park El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington Park El Sch rank among elementary schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Park El Sch ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Washington, 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 Washington on the city page.
Is Washington Park El Sch a good school?
Washington Park El Sch earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Washington Sd?
Besides Washington Park El Sch, Washington Sd also operates Washington Hs (387 students) and Washington Junior High School (205 students). See the Washington Sd district page for the complete list.
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