Washington Elementary School serves 423 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 423 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Attendance Zone: Washington Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Mendota, CA school district, encompassing approximately 301.2 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum of 22.2 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Washington Elementary School's student population of 423 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
423 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1950
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Rankings
The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.02, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
99%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Little Aztecs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
423 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Washington Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Mendota Unified School District.
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