C+
Average
64/100

Washington Heights El Sch

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 531 Walnut St, Lemoyne, PA 17043
Overall
C+
64/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 46th percentile in Pennsylvania
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

64
Repit Score
out of 100
399
Students
enrolled
12.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%46/1000.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 69% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −3 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency52% (−10 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency40% (−7 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White52%42%reading -21 pts, math -19 pts12th percentile (list)
Black30%30%reading -6 pts, math +10 pts54th percentile (list)
Hispanic65%45%reading +25 pts, math +19 pts82nd percentile (list)
Low-income52%37%reading +4 pts, math +3 pts45th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 531 Walnut St
City Lemoyne
ZIP Code 17043
District 4225830
NCES School ID 422583001734
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 17043

Understanding the community around Washington Heights El Sch helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $66,563
Per Capita Income $47,641
Poverty Rate 0.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.3%
High School or Higher 93.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $195,800
Median Rent $982
Owner-Occupied 56.2%
Renter-Occupied 43.8%
View full data for ZIP 17043 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Washington Heights El Sch.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.1%
Female 45.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 48.1%
Hispanic/Latino 17.3%
Black 17.0%
Two or More Races 10.5%
Asian 6.3%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 399
Teachers (FTE) 31.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Washington Heights El Sch?
Washington Heights El Sch has a Repit School Score of 64 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Washington Heights El Sch?
Washington Heights El Sch has 399 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1.
What grades does Washington Heights El Sch serve?
Washington Heights El Sch serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Washington Heights El Sch receive per student?
Washington Heights El Sch receives $18,461 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Washington Heights El Sch in 17043 ▼
Avg Home Value
$272,579
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,360
1-Year Change
+5.9%
% Renters
43.8%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026