Washington Elementary School
Tel:
(707)441-2547
- Washington Elementary School serves 492 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower 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
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Washington Elementary School's student population of 492 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 492 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Washington Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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 | #4560 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 52% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 15% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Eureka City s 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 Pacific View Charter (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Pacific View Charter (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Pacific View Charter (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Eureka Pacific View Charter Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 199 students
0.6 miles
115 Henderson St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707)269-9490 0.6 K-12 199 - Eureka Catherine L. Zane Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 641 students
0.8 miles
2155 S St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707)441-2470 0.8 6-8 641 - Eureka Cutten Elementary School Grades: 3-6 | 339 students
0.8 miles
4182 Walnut Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707)441-3900 0.8 3-6 339 - Eureka Glen Paul Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 96 students
0.9 miles
2501 Cypress Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707)445-7068 0.9 K-12 96 - Eureka Winship Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 343 students
0.9 miles
2500 Cypress Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707)441-2487 0.9 6-8 343
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