Washington Elementary School
Tel:
(310)798-8641
- Washington Elementary School serves 740 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Washington Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Washington Elementary School's student population of 740 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 740 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Washington Elementary 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 0.71, which is more 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1249 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 12% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 33% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Redondo Beach Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Redondo Beach Adams Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1004 students
0.2 miles
2600 Ripley Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310)798-8636 0.2 6-8 1004 - Redondo Beach Birney Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 463 students
0.7 miles
1600 Green Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310)798-8626 0.7 K-5 463 - Redondo Beach Madison Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 482 students
0.8 miles
2200 Mackay Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310)798-8623 0.8 K-5 482 - Torrance Bert M. Lynn Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 724 students
0.9 miles
5038 Halison St.
Torrance, CA 90503
(310)533-4495 0.9 6-8 724 - Redondo Beach Jefferson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 638 students
0.9 miles
600 Harkness Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310)798-8631 0.9 K-5 638
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