Washington Elementary School

1 Sch St.
Nevada City, CA 95959
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 6 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 6 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in CA)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Washington Elementary School's student population of 6 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
6 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
<50%
40%
(18-19)
≥50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
33%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
50%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
18%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
6 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Washington Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, and 17% 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 6:1, 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-8
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Twin Ridges Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 6 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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