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What's the biggest difference between Washington Elementary and what you expected?
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Enrollment
776
Elementary
DISTRICT 535 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·REDONDO BEACH UNIFIED·NCES 060003204961
Washington Elementary
1100 Lilienthal Ln., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 · (310) 798-8641 · Los Angeles County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL776 STUDENTS
B+
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Scored higher than 66% of California public elementary schools
- ATest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- B-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- DThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
25.8:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 24.5:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
18%
140 students
DISTRICT 18% · 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 | 125 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 131 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 118 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 155 | 20% |
| Grade 4 | 117 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 130 | 17% |
This year's kindergarten class (125) is about the same size as its 5th grade class (130).
Student demographics
73%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 72% · 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
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
69.4%
CA avg 49.1% . +14.4pp since 2014
Math
70.5%
CA avg 37.7% . +23.5pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 69 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 70 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 14 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 23 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 39.1% | 30.3% | 18.4% | 12.1% |
| Math | 39.6% | 30.8% | 18.9% | 10.6% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 69.4% | 70.5% |
| 2023-24 | 71.3% | 69.8% |
| 2022-23 | 66.9% | 71.4% |
| 2021-22 | 74.3% | 72.9% |
| 2018-19 | 71.4% | 72.8% |
| 2017-18 | 72.3% | 69.1% |
| 2016-17 | 68.2% | 68.6% |
| 2015-16 | 66.0% | 66.0% |
| 2014-15 | 55.0% | 47.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
70.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
69.0%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+1.1pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 70% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 69% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Washington Elementary
Washington Elementary's state test result (70.1% proficient) is higher than 3 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Elementary this school | 776 | 18.0% | 70.1% |
| Valley View Elementary Pleasanton | 629 | 21.1% | 59.0% |
| Richard Henry Lee Elementary Los Alamitos | 603 | 19.1% | 83.9% |
| Nordstrom Elementary Morgan Hill | 645 | 22.2% | 55.5% |
| Newcomb Academy Long Beach | 914 | 20.1% | 75.9% |
| Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet San Jose | 622 | 22.3% | 64.2% |
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 Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 70.1% | #650 of 5,151 | #146 of 1,126 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 70.5% | #582 of 5,172 ▲ 32 | #129 of 1,129 ▲ 7 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 69.4% | #771 of 5,172 ▼ 121 | #175 of 1,129 ▼ 31 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -3.7pp | #794 of 5,116 | #124 of 1,116 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 776 | #449 of 5,915 | #77 of 1,300 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 25.8:1 | #4,788 of 5,352 | #1,082 of 1,213 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 73.2% | #282 of 5,354 | #43 of 1,214 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 18.0% | #5,211 of 5,625 | #1,219 of 1,276 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -0.8% | #3,771 of 3,837 | #940 of 947 |
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
776
-50 (-6%) vs 2020
+36% since 2000-01, when it was 572
Student : Teacher
25.8:1
was 25.8:1
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 | 776 | 30.1 | 25.8:1 | 18% (140) |
| 2023-24 | 786 | 30.3 | 25.9:1 | 15% (120) |
| 2022-23 | 800 | 30.2 | 26.5:1 | 17% (136) |
| 2020-21 | 826 | 32 | 25.8:1 | 17% (139) |
| 2017-18 | 782 | 31 | 25.2:1 | 21% (162) |
| 2015-16 | 703 | 28 | 25.1:1 | 21% (149) |
| 2010-11 | 566 | N/A | N/A | 47% (264) |
| 2000-01 | 572 | 29 | 19.7:1 | 42% (238) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Washington Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 1% (782 to 776); teachers down 3% (31 to 30.1).
About Washington Elementary
Washington Elementary is the name of a large elementary school in Redondo Beach, California. The school's enrollment of 776 students covers kindergarten through 5. Statewide, elementary schools in California average about 465 students each.
Redondo Beach Unified serves 9,454 students across 14 schools.
No single group makes up more than half of enrollment at Washington Elementary. The largest is Hispanic students, at 37%. Next come 28% White, 17% Asian, 14% multiracial, and 3% Black. That compares with about 48% Hispanic among all Los Angeles County residents. Washington Elementary's diversity index is 73%, against a US figure of 70%.
Its 30.1 full-time-equivalent teachers give the school a ratio of 25.8:1. This ratio sits 3.5 above the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 18%. That is lower than the 70% average for public schools in Los Angeles County.
Washington Elementary is graded B+ by allk12, scoring above 66% of California public elementary schools once test results, poverty-adjusted performance, and the recent trend are combined.
Schools in California with a similar free or reduced-price lunch share are predicted to score about 69.0%. Washington Elementary scores 70.1%.
Within Los Angeles County, the median household income is $90,112, 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Besides Washington Elementary, Los Angeles County has 2,243 other public schools.
The shortest distance from Washington Elementary to another public school is about 0.1 miles, to Adams Middle. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles. Among the 9 closest schools with test data, this one included, Washington Elementary ranks 4th on average proficiency.
In the federal locale system, Washington Elementary is coded Suburb: Large, for schools in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
2024-25 enrollment was 776, a 6% decrease from 826 in 2020-21.
The discussion area below is open to posts about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Redondo Beach Unified
- Redondo Union HighHigh · 2,921 students
- Adams MiddleMiddle · 1,165 students
- Parras (Nick G.) MiddleMiddle · 1,031 students
- Lincoln ElementaryElementary · 626 students
- Jefferson ElementaryElementary · 555 students
- Alta Vista ElementaryElementary · 547 students
Other schools in Redondo Beach
- Redondo Union HighHigh · 2,921 students
- Adams MiddleMiddle · 1,165 students
- Parras (Nick G.) MiddleMiddle · 1,031 students
- Lincoln ElementaryElementary · 626 students
- Jefferson ElementaryElementary · 555 students
- Alta Vista ElementaryElementary · 547 students
Other Washington Elementary schools
155 other US public schools in 28 states are named Washington Elementary. Washington Elementary is the 2nd largest of the 156.
- Washington ElementaryRiverside, CA · 818 students
- Washington ElementaryLindsay, CA · 730 students
- Washington ElementaryMontebello, CA · 685 students
- Washington ElementaryPomona, CA · 645 students
- Washington ElementaryBellflower, CA · 579 students
Nearby schools
- Adams Middle0.1 mi · 1,165
- Birney Elementary0.7 mi · 432
- Madison Elementary0.8 mi · 476
- Towers Elementary0.9 mi · 599
- Jefferson Elementary0.9 mi · 555
- Bert M. Lynn Middle1.0 mi · 612
Frequently asked questions
About Washington ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary enrolls approximately 776 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does Washington Elementary serve?
Washington Elementary serves grades KG-05.
How many teachers does Washington Elementary have?
Washington Elementary employs 30 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 25.8:1.
How diverse is Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary reports a student body of 28% White, 37% Hispanic, 3% Black, 17% Asian, 14% Two or more.
Who oversees Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary is overseen by Redondo Beach Unified in Los Angeles County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.