Washington Colony Elementary School
Tel:
(559) 233-0706
- Washington Colony Elementary School serves 441 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Washington Colony Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Washington Colony Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Washington Colony Elementary School's student population of 441 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 441 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Washington Colony Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Washington Colony Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #5410 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 90% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 7% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 74% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Washington Colony Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Washington Colony Elementary School is Washington High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Orange Center Elementary School (2.3 miles away)
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- Fresno Washington High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,057 student
0.1 miles
6041 S. Elm Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 485-8805 0.1 9-12 1,057 - Fresno Easton Community Day Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 3 students
0.4 miles
5865 S. Clara Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 485-8805 0.4 9-12 3 - Fresno Easton Continuation High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 12 students
0.4 miles
5865 S. Clara Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 485-8805 0.4 9-12 12 - Fresno Elm High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 92 students
0.4 miles
5865 S. Clara Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 485-8805 0.4 9-12 92 - Fresno Orange Center Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 301 students
2.3 miles
3530 S. Cherry Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 237-0437 2.3 K-8 301
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