Washington Elementary School (Closed 2013)

825 Taylor Ave
Alameda, CA 94501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Washington Elementary School serves 264 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
264 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(11-12)
45-49%
59%
(11-12)
35-39%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
40%
12%
Hispanic
18%
56%
Black
22%
5%
White
19%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
81%
0.73
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
264 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Washington Elementary School students are Asian, 22% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 18% of 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 17:1, 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-5
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Alameda Unified School District.

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