Fort Washington Elementary School

Fort Washington Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
1010 Fort Washington Ave,  Fort Washington, PA
School District of Upper Dublin
4.6
4.5
505 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
80%
Reading Proficiency
86%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
86%
Math Proficiency
80%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.4%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
52.3%
State Average
15.6%
Science
79.8%
State Average
29.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
455:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.1%
Female
46.9%
White
81.6%
Two or more races
5.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.6%
Black
4.2%
Hispanic
4%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.6 4 Reviews
4.0 NicheUser
7/19/2016
In particular the 6 week series of after school activity/classes they offer are really great.. low level commitment and great topics. My kids also liked the art club, and there is opportunity for Math and Reading Olympics, Service Club and student council.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/25/2023
Our family feel that this school pays attention to the kids needs where it is required. All the teachers we have dealt with were all great and principle takes pride and is great with all the kids.He personally visits all the families home if you opt in to do it and reads the kids books while visitin...
5.0 parent
10/17/2014
This school is ran by a fantastic principle; it has great energy and always performs well.
3.0 parent
6/13/2013
The school is over-rated and ok at best. There are some teachers that are very good and you can tell they really care about education. That being said, the more visible teachers are a joke and the kids that are lucky enough to get into these classes are obnoxious towards the other kids. the older th...
5.0 parent
5/23/2013
FWES IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MY SON IS IN 5TH GRADE AND IS SAD TO LEAVE. :( BUT WE ALL LOVE THIS SCHOOL!!!!!!!!!!! GO PATRIOTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Fort Washington Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Fort Washington, PA, in the Upper Dublin Township neighborhood, and is served by the School District of Upper Dublin in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 505 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 80% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 86% are proficient in reading. Fort Washington Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Upper Dublin High School, Wissahickon Senior High School, Springfield Township High School, and more. Learn more about what Fort Washington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fort Washington Elementary School.

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