Serving 499 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fort Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (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 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 499 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 80% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 86% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Fort Washington Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Washington Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Fort Washington Elementary School?
499 students attend Fort Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Fort Washington Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 499 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 80% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 86% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
