Washington Elementary School
Tel:
(626)396-5840
- Washington Elementary School serves 573 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- 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 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher 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
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Washington Elementary School's student population of 573 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 573 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Washington Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.28, which is less 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 | #7722 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 48% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 84% | 54% |
| Black | 13% | 6% |
| White | 1% | 24% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.28 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pasadena 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 John Muir High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Washington Middle School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Washington Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pasadena Washington Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 531 students
0.2 miles
1505 N. Marengo Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626)396-5830 0.2 6-8 531 - Pasadena Cleveland Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 186 students
0.7 miles
524 Palisade St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626)396-5670 0.7 K-5 186 - Pasadena John Muir High School Grades: 9-12 | 897 students
0.8 miles
1905 N. Lincoln Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626)396-5600 0.8 9-12 897 - Pasadena Madison Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 453 students
1.0 miles
515 Ashtabula St.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626)396-5780 1.0 K-5 453 - Altadena Altadena Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 256 students
1.2 miles
743 E. Calaveras St.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626)396-5650 1.2 K-5 256
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