Washington Elementary School serves 589 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (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 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 589 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 17%
- Reading Proficiency: 21%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Washington Elementary School's student population of 589 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
589 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.04, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)17%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%

Hispanic
98%
56%

Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
n/a
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
589 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Washington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
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 Santa Ana Unified School District.
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