The Washington School is a public elementary school located on Washington Street in the Forest Park neighborhood of Springfield, Massachusetts. The school serves over 400 students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The school offers both half-day and full-day pre-kindergarten, and class sizes are smaller than average with a student-teacher ratio of 16-to-1.
The historic, two-story school building was first opened in 1917, and students have been growing into lifelong learners at the Washington School ever since. The school’s outdoor areas include a playground, a well-maintained lawn, and a small seating area. Through a partnership with FoodCorps, students at the Washington School also spend time in the school’s outdoor garden engaging in hands-on lessons in science, health and nutrition.
Washington School students engage in learning various core subjects including art, science and technology. According to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the school has progressed toward several academic targets in recent years—demonstrating the Washington School’s commitment to progress and 100-plus years of learning.
Washington Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
141 Washington St,
Springfield, MA
Springfield Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Keith Asher
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
16%
Reading Proficiency
18%
Niche Grade
C-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
18%
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Math Proficiency
16%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
38
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Full Time Teachers
38
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Teachers in First or Second Year
26.1%
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GreatSchools Rating
4
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
1%
State Average
8%
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Science
2%
State Average
8%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
207:1
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Student Diversity
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Female
52.1%
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Male
47.9%
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Hispanic
66%
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Black
17.2%
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White
8%
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Two or more races
4.7%
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Asian
4%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
1/18/2014
The primary teachers are great. However, there is an over abundance of heavily accented bilingual teachers aids. While this may not be a major issue for some, it gets to be a major issue when there are the ones in charge of helping students read and spell. Another issue is lack of help when a studen...
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Homes For Sale
28
Average Home Value
$324,620
Median Lot Size
6,098 Sq Ft
% Renters
60%
Average Household Income
$63,568
% of College Grads
22.5%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
1,807 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
16.5%
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The Barney Family Mausoleum
Forest Park Zoo
Pynchon Point
Forest Park
Forest Park
Johnny Appleseed Park
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Washington Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Springfield, MA and is served by the Springfield Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 386 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 16% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 18% are proficient in reading. Washington Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $324,620. Discover additional schools in the area, like Springfield High School, Liberty Preparatory Academy High School, Emergence Academy, and more. Learn more about what Springfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Washington Elementary School.