Washington El Sch

467 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

George Washington Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, serving students within the School District of Lancaster. As a foundational educational institution in the area, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement for its diverse student body.

The school emphasizes a structured curriculum designed to prepare elementary-aged children for future academic success, often focusing on core competencies like literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking. Beyond the classroom, George Washington Elementary strives to create a welcoming school culture that encourages parent and guardian involvement, aiming to bridge the gap between home and school to ensure every student feels valued and equipped to reach their full potential.

467

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	400
Black	41
Asian	5
Two or More	9

Hispanic
400 (85.7%)
Black
41 (8.8%)
White
12 (2.6%)
Two or More
9 (1.9%)
Asian
5 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lancaster SD
Phone:	(717)291-6275
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	467
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 71