At a glance
Reported students
467
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
49
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
413
Washington El Sch: 467 reported students.
State peer staffing position
4th percentile
9.5:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 499
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.8:1
What the reported data says about Washington El Sch
Washington El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Lancaster. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Lancaster SD. NCES reports 467 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.5:1, below the Pennsylvania median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (85.7%) and Black (8.8%). English learners represent 33.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Washington El Sch
- 1How do the reported 9.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 49 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 33.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.11
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.6%
- Hispanic85.7%
- Black8.8%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lancaster SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Carter and MacRae El Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
444 reported students
Lafayette El Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
437 reported students
King El Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
413 reported students
Wickersham El Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
402 reported students
Smith-Wade-El El Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
397 reported students
Hamilton El Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
339 reported students
Public schools near Washington El Sch
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King El Sch Elementary · Lancaster SD | PK–05 | 413 | 0.4 mi |
| Carter and MacRae El Sch Elementary · Lancaster SD | PK–05 | 444 | 0.8 mi |
| Burrowes El Sch Elementary · Lancaster SD | PK–05 | 308 | 0.9 mi |
| Wickersham El Sch Elementary · Lancaster SD | PK–05 | 402 | 1.1 mi |
| Fulton El Sch Elementary · Lancaster SD | PK–05 | 274 | 1.1 mi |
| Lafayette El Sch Elementary · Lancaster SD | PK–05 | 437 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Washington El Sch
What grades does Washington El Sch serve?
Washington El Sch reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lancaster SD.
How many students attend Washington El Sch?
Washington El Sch reported 467 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 499 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Washington El Sch?
The calculated ratio is 9.5:1, based on 467 students and 49 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Washington El Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Washington El Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lancaster SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Washington El Sch in?
Washington El Sch is part of Lancaster SD, based in Lancaster, PA, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Washington El Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include King El Sch (0.4 mi), Carter and MacRae El Sch (0.8 mi), Burrowes El Sch (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.