Washington-jefferson Elementary School serves 242 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
242 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-64%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
11%
14%
White
85%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Washington-jefferson Elementary School?
242 students attend Washington-jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Washington-jefferson Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington-jefferson Elementary School?
Washington-jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Washington-jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Washington-jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Washington-jefferson Elementary School part of?
Washington-jefferson Elementary School is part of Altoona Area School District.
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