Washington Elementary School
1100 Lilienthal Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(310)798-8641
- Washington Elementary School serves 703 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Washington Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
- Washington Elementary School operates within the Redondo Beach Unified School District.
Top Placements (California)
Washington Elementary School is Listed among the top public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Washington Elementary School's student population of 703 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 703 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Washington Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 37% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 48% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 24:1 |
| Asian | 11% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 6% |
| White | 37% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.41 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
District Comparison
- The school district of Washington Elementary School is Redondo Beach Unified School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 983 school districts in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Redondo Beach Unified School District's student population of 9,492 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $9,268 in this district is less than the state average of $11,049. The district revenue/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $14,092 is higher than the state average of $11,340. The district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
| School District Name | Redondo Beach Unified School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 13 | 4 |
| Number of Students Managed | 9,492 | 1,585 |
 | ||
| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 37% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 48% |
| District Total Revenue | $83 MM | $18 MM |
| District Spending | $126 MM | $18 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $9,268 | $11,049 |
| District Spending / Student | $14,092 | $11,340 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Washington Elementary School is South Bay Academy Community Day (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Adams Middle School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Adams Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Redondo Beach Adams Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 994 students
0.2 miles
2600 Ripley Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310)798-8636 0.2 6-8 994 - Redondo Beach Birney Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 460 students
0.7 miles
1600 Green Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310)798-8626 0.7 K-5 460 - Redondo Beach Madison Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 474 students
0.8 miles
2200 Mackay Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310)798-8623 0.8 K-5 474 - Torrance Bert M. Lynn Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 730 students
0.9 miles
5038 Halison St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310)533-4495 0.9 6-8 730 - Redondo Beach Jefferson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 639 students
0.9 miles
600 Harkness Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310)798-8631 0.9 K-5 639
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