JOE WALKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Joe Walker El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the McGuffey SD school district, located in Washington, PA with about 229 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten 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 18 teachers, Joe Walker El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Joe Walker Elementary School is a public school located in Washington, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Washington School District. It functions as a foundational educational institution for the local community, focusing on core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while fostering a supportive environment intended to promote early social and intellectual development.

As part of the Washington School District, the school emphasizes a structured curriculum designed to meet state educational standards. The campus at Park Avenue serves as a neighborhood hub, prioritizing the fundamental building blocks of learning and community engagement to help prepare young students for their future transitions into middle and high school levels.

For more information, contact Joe Walker El Sch at (724) 222-3061 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.