Serving 741 students in grades Kindergarten-6, John S. Wash Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 741 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Math Proficiency: 60%
- Reading Proficiency: 62%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John S. Wash Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
John S. Wash Elementary School's student population of 741 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
741 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of John S. Wash Elementary School is 0.73, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)62%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
12%
Hispanic
40%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
15%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are John S. Wash Elementary School often compared to?
John S. Wash Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sequoia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend John S. Wash Elementary School?
741 students attend John S. Wash Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of John S. Wash Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John S. Wash Elementary School?
John S. Wash Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John S. Wash Elementary School offer ?
John S. Wash Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is John S. Wash Elementary School part of?
John S. Wash Elementary School is part of Sanger Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is John S. Wash Elementary School located?
John S. Wash Elementary School is located in the Roosevelt neighborhood of Fresno, CA. There are 32 other public schools located in Roosevelt.
School Reviews
1 5/17/2021
Awful school. Pe teachers made my class run in a square, and if we slowed down, they'd add a minute, I almost died. Thanks school: |, glad I not in that school anymore.
5 1/22/2021
I seriously love this school! It's the best way to teach kindness and kids, I am very happy to go to John wash!
5 3/17/2020
I think John Wash is a great place. I know I'm just a 2nd grader, but John Wash is the best place. It may be my opinion you don't have to agree with me though. John Wash is a really hard working school! My teacher Mrs. Barton is the best, she teaches us a lot of things! Learning is amazing. John Wash is a place where you meet kind, funny nice friends around the blacktop/playground! John wash deserves it for being a really hard working school! Second Grader Faith Room 14 Teacher Stacey-Souza Barton..
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