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Enrollment
423
Elementary
DISTRICT 755 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MENDOTA UNIFIED·NCES 060002209294
Washington Elementary
1599 Fifth St., Mendota, CA 93640 · (559) 655-4365 · Fresno County
GRADES KG–01ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL423 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
20.6:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 23.5:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
97%
412 students
DISTRICT 94% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 251 | 59% |
| Grade 1 | 172 | 41% |
Student demographics
1%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Washington Elementary→McCabe Elementary
Based on grade levels within Mendota Unified. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Washington Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Elementary this school | 423 | 97.4% | N/A |
| N.E.W. Academy of Science and Arts Los Angeles | 417 | 97.4% | N/A |
| John C Martinez Elementary Parlier | 434 | 97.5% | 23.2% |
| Liberty Boulevard Elementary South Gate | 410 | 96.8% | 35.4% |
| Malabar Street Elementary Los Angeles | 418 | 96.7% | 34.0% |
| Sharp Avenue Elementary Arleta | 417 | 97.1% | 27.4% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Washington Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Fresno County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 423 | #3,375 of 5,915 | #141 of 206 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.6:1 | #1,282 of 5,352 | #76 of 190 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 1.4% | #5,333 of 5,354 | #190 of 190 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 97.4% | #154 of 5,625 | #11 of 199 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -0.2% | #3,824 of 3,837 | #133 of 135 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
423
+44 (+12%) vs 2020
-44% since 1990-91, when it was 758
Student : Teacher
20.6:1
was 18.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 423 | 20.5 | 20.6:1 | 97% (412) |
| 2023-24 | 413 | 21 | 19.7:1 | 98% (406) |
| 2022-23 | 418 | 20 | 20.9:1 | 98% (409) |
| 2020-21 | 379 | 20 | 18.9:1 | 98% (370) |
| 2017-18 | 424 | 18 | 23.6:1 | 99% (420) |
| 2015-16 | 355 | 15 | 23.7:1 | 99% (350) |
| 2010-11 | 781 | N/A | N/A | 97% (760) |
| 2000-01 | 546 | 29 | 18.8:1 | 98% (533) |
| 1990-91 | 758 | 29 | 26.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Washington Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students unchanged (424 to 423); teachers up 14% (18 to 20.5).
About Washington Elementary
Washington Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school with its address in Mendota, California. The school runs kindergarten through 1 and enrolls 423 students.
Mendota Unified enrolls 3,977 students, and its 7 schools include Washington Elementary.
By race and ethnicity, Washington Elementary is 99% Hispanic. The school's Hispanic share is 45 points above the 55% share among Fresno County residents. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 1%.
The school has 20.5 full-time-equivalent teachers and a ratio of 20.6 students per teacher. Statewide, elementary schools in California average 22.3:1. Of all students at Washington Elementary, 97% are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Across public schools in Fresno County, the average is 75%.
The school is in Fresno County, where median household income comes to about $74,201, roughly 24% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Fresno County's 368 public schools enroll about 206,072 students and include Washington Elementary.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, McCabe Elementary, is about 0.4 miles. Around the school, 6 other public schools are within five miles.
Locale data from NCES put Washington Elementary in a town some distance from an urbanized area (Town: Distant).
A 12% rise took enrollment from 379 in 2020-21 to 423 in 2024-25. The student-to-teacher ratio increased from 18.9:1 in 2020-21 to 20.6:1 in 2024-25.
Use the discussion section to ask about homework, tutoring, and testing dates at Washington Elementary. You can also rate the school on this page.
Fresno County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,016,725
Census ACS
Median income
$74,201
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
368
206,072 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Mendota Unified
- Mendota HighHigh · 1,065 students
- McCabe ElementaryElementary · 986 students
- Mendota ElementaryElementary · 857 students
- Mendota Junior HighMiddle · 612 students
- Mendota Continuation HighHigh · 24 students
- Mendota Community DayHigh · 10 students
Other schools in Mendota
- Mendota HighHigh · 1,065 students
- McCabe ElementaryElementary · 986 students
- Mendota ElementaryElementary · 857 students
- Mendota Junior HighMiddle · 612 students
- Mendota Continuation HighHigh · 24 students
- Mendota Community DayHigh · 10 students
Other Washington Elementary schools
155 other US public schools in 28 states are named Washington Elementary. Washington Elementary is the 45th largest of the 156.
- Washington ElementaryRiverside, CA · 818 students
- Washington ElementaryRedondo Beach, CA · 776 students
- Washington ElementaryLindsay, CA · 730 students
- Washington ElementaryMontebello, CA · 685 students
- Washington ElementaryPomona, CA · 645 students
Nearby schools
- McCabe Elementary0.4 mi · 986
- Mendota Continuation High0.4 mi · 24
- Mendota Community Day0.4 mi · 10
- Mendota Junior High0.5 mi · 612
- Mendota High0.6 mi · 1,065
- Mendota Elementary0.8 mi · 857
Frequently asked questions
About Washington ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary enrolls approximately 423 students in grades KG-01.
What grades does Washington Elementary serve?
Washington Elementary serves grades KG-01.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is approximately 20.6:1 (21 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Washington Elementary?
At Washington Elementary, the student body is approximately 99% Hispanic, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary is overseen by Mendota Unified in Fresno County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.