Washington Elementary School

1421 North Wilmington Ave.
Compton, CA 90222
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 266 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 266 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Washington Elementary School's student population of 266 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
266 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
2023
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Soaring EAGLES!

School Rankings

Washington Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#4369 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
35-39%
34%
35-39%
47%
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
16%
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.34
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Washington Elementary School's ranking?
Washington Elementary School is ranked #4369 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Washington Elementary School often compared to?
Washington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
266 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Washington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, 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-8
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Compton Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 266 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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