WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Washington El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Allentown City SD school district, located in Allentown, PA with about 427 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Washington El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Washington Elementary School, located at 837 N 9th St in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serves the local community as part of the Allentown School District. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing foundational education to students in the surrounding neighborhood, catering to a diverse urban population. The school is situated in a central area of Allentown, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing accessible academic resources to students within its residential core.

The school is dedicated to fostering both academic development and social growth during the formative years of childhood. Like many schools within the Allentown School District, Washington Elementary typically emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while striving to create a supportive environment for students from various cultural and economic backgrounds. By serving the specific needs of its neighborhood, Washington Elementary plays a vital role in the district’s broader mission to prepare young learners for middle school success and long-term academic achievement.

For more information, contact Washington El Sch at (484) 765-4941 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.