Serving 232 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
232 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)85-89%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)85-89%
83%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
7%
Black
1%
17%
White
86%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% OH state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
232 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Washington Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Van Wert City School District.
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