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Washington Elementary School

1520 N. Raymond Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
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Tel: (626) 396-5840
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Washington Elementary School serves 445 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 445 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 33%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 37%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Washington Elementary School ranks 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%)

School Overview

Washington Elementary School's student population of 445 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
445 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.25, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
33%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
37%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
86%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
10%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
2%
22%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.25
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Washington Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Pasadena Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Washington Elementary School's ranking?

Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Washington Elementary School?

445 students attend Washington Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

86% of Washington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?

Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?

Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?

Washington Elementary School is part of Pasadena Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break (No School)
April 03, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day for Students - Shortened Day (K-8)
June 01, 2023 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 445 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 33%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 37%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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