Washington (George) Elementary School (Closed 2005)

7804 S. Thornlake Ave.
Whittier, CA 90606
Washington (George) Elementary School serves 269 students in grades 3-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
269 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
93%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Washington (George) Elementary School?
269 students attend Washington (George) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Washington (George) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington (George) Elementary School?
Washington (George) Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Washington (George) Elementary School offer ?
Washington (George) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Washington (George) Elementary School part of?
Washington (George) Elementary School is part of Whittier City Elementary School District.

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