Fort Washington El Sch

Highland & Fort Washington Aves
Fort Washington, PA 19034

www.udsd.org/schools/fwes/

499 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Fort Washington Elementary School is a prominent public school located in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, serving as part of the Upper Dublin School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fosters a supportive environment designed to meet the diverse developmental needs of its students. By emphasizing both rigorous instruction and character building, the institution strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to the middle school level.

Beyond its core curriculum, Fort Washington Elementary promotes a vibrant school community that encourages active parent involvement and collaboration between educators and families. The school utilizes a variety of resources and modern instructional practices to engage students in active learning, aiming to cultivate a lifelong passion for education. For more information regarding school programs, events, and administrative details, parents and community members can visit their official district website at [udsd.org/schools/fwes](http://www.udsd.org/schools/fwes/).

499

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fort Washington El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	407
Hispanic	20
Black	21
Asian	23
Two or More	26
American Indian	2

White
407 (81.6 %)
Two or More
26 (5.2 %)
Asian
23 (4.6 %)
Black
21 (4.2 %)
Hispanic
20 (4.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Upper Dublin SD
Phone:	(215)643-8961
Website:	http://www.udsd.org/schools/fwes/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 75