Washington Elementary School is located at 425 Highland Ave. in Downtown Fayetteville, Arkansas. The school serves children from kindergarten through fourth grade and enrolls about 300 students. Part of the Fayetteville Public School System, Washington Elementary placed in the top 50% of state schools for test scores in 2019. Class sizes are below the state average, allowing each child to receive more individualized attention. Washington Elementary is also one of the most diverse public elementary schools in the state.
The school offers arts and music programs, the Washington Library, and physical education classes that focus on coronary health and the core components of fitness. Washington Elementary also offers technology resources, such as access to Rosetta Stone language learning software. In addition, there is a gifted and talented program for students who would benefit from academic challenges outside of standard coursework and instruction.
Perhaps where Washington Elementary is most unique is in its after-school options for students. The school features the Creative Cats After-School Program, which offers a variety of classes such as technology, gardening, music, foreign languages and more. The program also sponsors summer field trips, such as visits to apple farms and fishing tournaments.
Washington Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-4
425 N Highland Ave,
Fayetteville, AR
Fayetteville School District
School Details
Head of School
Ashley M. Mclarty
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Niche Grade
B
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
17
Full Time Teachers
17
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.4%
GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
49.1%
Science
46.2%
English
66.7%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
304:1
Student Diversity
Male
52%
Female
48%
White
58.3%
Two or more races
14.9%
Black
13.9%
Hispanic
10.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
6/30/2015
Washington is a special place. In a town where we have seen neighborhood schools turned into super-sized schools, Washington remains the smallest (approx. 300 students) school in the district. It is common to see students walk to school, walk to downtown field trip events, and walk to after school a...
6/28/2015
All three of my children attend Washington, and we're very happy with our experiences here. I think Washington is the smallest elementary school in Fayetteville, which means that the principal and most teachers know your child personally here. The school offers numerous chances for parents to volunt...
6/16/2015
This is hands down the best school in the area. The principal not only knows every student by name, but she knows every family. Each teacher takes the time to truly understand what the children are passionate about and strives to help them explore, experience, learn, and grow. One of my bunch starte...
6/9/2015
We have two kids at Washington. We've been thrilled to watch them grow into better people year after year after immersion in the diverse and caring community at this school. The after school clubs are incredible—kids can stay until 4:30 and learn about everything from gardening to drumming to tumbli...
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Average Home Value
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Median Lot Size
5,662 Sq Ft
% Renters
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Average Household Income
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% of College Grads
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Median Age
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Washington Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-4 in Fayetteville, AR and is served by the Fayetteville School District in Arkansas. The school has a total enrollment of 274 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Washington Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $482,082. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fayetteville High School, ALLPS School of Innovation, Fayetteville Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Fayetteville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Washington Elementary School.