About This School
Washington-Jefferson Elementary School is located in Altoona, PA and is one of 10 elementary schools in Altoona Area School District. It is a public school that serves 346 students in grades K-6.
Washington-Jefferson Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Washington-Jefferson Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Washington-Jefferson Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Washington-Jefferson Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Washington-Jefferson Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Washington-Jefferson Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Washington-Jefferson Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Washington-Jefferson Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Altoona Area SD District Spending
$9,310Per Pupil
The Altoona Area SD spends $9,310 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 34% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Altoona Area SD District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Pennsylvania, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 PSSA Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Irving Elementary School 0.7 miles |  |
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| Northwestern Human Services Au 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| Penn-Lincoln Elementary School 0.9 miles |  |
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| Shady Pond School 1 miles | n/a | |
| Wright Elementary School 1 miles |  |
Data Sources: PA Dept. of Education, NCES, MDR.
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-6
- Altoona Area School District
Did not make AYP
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Contact
Washington-Jefferson Elementary School420 1st St
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 946-8403
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Test Scores
About the PSSA
What is it?
The PSSA is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The PSSA also evaluated how well school programs enable students to master the standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels: below basic, basic, proficient and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Pennsylvania, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 PSSA Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 346
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Washington-Jefferson Elementary School had 80% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Pennsylvania had 33% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
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16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Washington-Jefferson Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Washington-Jefferson Elementary School
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Not the highest ranked elementary in the district, but there are worse. My son does well at this school, in 2nd grade with all A's. Most of the teachers and parents are friendly and helpful. Since the enrollment is based on where you live the kids all live nearby so it is helpful when you need someone to help with homework or bring your child home. There are crossing guards located on 2 of the 4 corners and crossing helpers at the others which I think is great.
Submitted by a Parent on Jan 12, 2012
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