Washington Elementary School
Washington Elementary School serves 507 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Washington Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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 507 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 507 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
Washington Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.70, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #5645 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 5% | 1% |
| Asian | 10% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 49% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 15% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Eureka City Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Washington Elementary School is Glen Paul (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Catherine L. Zane Middle School (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Eureka Catherine L. Zane Middle School Math: 28% | Reading: 37%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 591 students10
0.8 miles
2155 S St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2470 0.8 6-8 591 - Eureka Cutten Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 3-6 | 324 students10
0.8 miles
4182 Walnut Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-3900 0.8 3-6 324 - Eureka Glen Paul Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 109 students10
0.9 miles
2501 Cypress Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-7068 0.9 K-12 109 - Eureka Winship Middle School Math: 9% | Reading: 23%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 375 students10
0.9 miles
2500 Cypress Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-2487 0.9 6-8 375 - Eureka Zoe Barnum High School Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 10-12 | 72 students10
0.9 miles
216 W. Harris St.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-2467 0.9 10-12 72
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