Serving 490 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Washington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Washington Elementary School's student population of 490 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Washington Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2124 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
47%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washington Elementary School's ranking?
Washington Elementary School is ranked #2124 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
490 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Washington Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Eureka City Schools School District.
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