Washington Colony Elementary School
Tel:
(559)233-0706
- Washington Colony Elementary School serves 428 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Washington Colony Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Washington Colony Elementary School's student population of 428 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 428 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Washington Colony Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Washington Colony Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #6884 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 89% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 9% | 24% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Washington Colony Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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, elementary school is Orange Center Elementary School (2.3 miles away)
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- Fresno Washington High School Grades: 9-12 | 1031 students
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(559)485-8805 0.1 9-12 1031 - Fresno Easton Community Day Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 5 students
0.4 miles
5865 S. Clara Ave.
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(559)485-8805 0.4 9-12 5 - Fresno Easton Continuation High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 9 students
0.4 miles
5865 S. Clara Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559)485-8805 0.4 9-12 9 - Fresno Elm High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 121 students
0.4 miles
5865 S. Clara Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559)485-8805 0.4 9-12 121 - Fresno Orange Center Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 300 students
2.3 miles
3530 S. Cherry Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
(559)237-0437 2.3 K-8 300
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