Washington El Sch

416 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located at 735 Washington Road in the Mt. Lebanon School District of Pittsburgh, is a highly regarded public primary school serving students in grades K–5. Known for its strong academic focus and nurturing community atmosphere, the school consistently ranks among the top elementary institutions in Pennsylvania. It prides itself on fostering a comprehensive learning environment that balances rigorous core curricula with opportunities for creative expression, physical education, and social-emotional development.

The school is deeply integrated into the suburban Mt. Lebanon community, benefiting from strong parental involvement and a high level of community support. With a mission centered on preparing students for lifelong learning, Washington Elementary utilizes modern teaching methodologies and technology to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Its location in a walk-friendly residential area reflects the school’s status as a central hub for neighborhood families, emphasizing both academic excellence and the cultivation of a supportive, inclusive school culture.

416

Total Students

33.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	318
Hispanic	31
Black	20
Asian	17
Two or More	30

White
318 (76.4%)
Hispanic
31 (7.5%)
Two or More
30 (7.2%)
Black
20 (4.8%)
Asian
17 (4.1%)

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:	Mt Lebanon SD
Phone:	(412)344-2142
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	416
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
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 54

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 86