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Does Washington Elementary have enough mental health and stress support?
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Enrollment
425
Elementary
DISTRICT 517 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SAN LEANDRO UNIFIED·NCES 063468005843
Washington Elementary
250 Dutton Ave., San Leandro, CA 94577 · (510) 618-4360 · Alameda County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL425 STUDENTS
B-
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Scored higher than 50% of California public elementary schools
- B-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- C+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- A-Three-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
22.4:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.1:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
63%
268 students
DISTRICT 76% · 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 | 93 | 22% |
| Grade 1 | 67 | 16% |
| Grade 2 | 70 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 61 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 72 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 62 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (93) is 50% larger than its 5th grade class (62).
Student demographics
56%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 68% · 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
44.7%
CA avg 49.1% . +25.7pp since 2014
Math
37.3%
CA avg 37.7% . +28.3pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 45 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 37 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 26 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 28 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 17.9% | 26.8% | 23.2% | 32.1% |
| Math | 18.6% | 18.6% | 25.4% | 37.3% |
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 | 44.7% | 37.3% |
| 2023-24 | 42.7% | 35.9% |
| 2022-23 | 49.5% | 37.6% |
| 2021-22 | 35.4% | 31.3% |
| 2018-19 | 30.7% | 40.2% |
| 2017-18 | 36.8% | 30.7% |
| 2016-17 | 34.0% | 21.8% |
| 2015-16 | 31.0% | 18.0% |
| 2014-15 | 19.0% | 9.0% |
% 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
40.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
42.6%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-2.5pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 40% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 43% 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 (40.1% proficient) is higher than 1 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Elementary this school | 425 | 63.1% | 40.1% |
| Willard Elementary Pasadena | 394 | 64.2% | 46.4% |
| Leona H. Cox Community Elementary Canyon Country | 459 | 65.4% | 50.9% |
| Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy Monrovia | 368 | 62.2% | 40.2% |
| Flynn (Leonard R.) Elementary San Francisco | 381 | 63.0% | 31.3% |
| Stephen Foster Elementary Lakewood | 501 | 66.3% | 52.8% |
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 Alameda County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 40.1% | #2,473 of 5,151 | #114 of 189 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 37.3% | #2,514 of 5,172 ▲ 6 | #118 of 192 ▲ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 44.7% | #2,481 of 5,172 ▼ 27 | #115 of 192 no change |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +7.7pp | #982 of 5,116 | #13 of 187 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 425 | #3,359 of 5,915 | #127 of 216 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 22.4:1 | #2,492 of 5,352 | #71 of 201 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 56.4% | #2,193 of 5,354 | #119 of 201 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 63.1% | #3,326 of 5,625 | #90 of 211 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +11.3% | #469 of 1,139 | #16 of 48 |
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
425
-13 (-3%) vs 2020
+14% since 1990-91, when it was 373
Student : Teacher
22.4:1
was 24.3:1
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 | 425 | 19 | 22.4:1 | 63% (268) |
| 2023-24 | 414 | 19 | 21.8:1 | 62% (255) |
| 2022-23 | 423 | 21 | 20.1:1 | 65% (273) |
| 2020-21 | 438 | 18 | 24.3:1 | 57% (248) |
| 2017-18 | 382 | 17 | 22.5:1 | 73% (278) |
| 2015-16 | 385 | 16 | 24.1:1 | 71% (272) |
| 2010-11 | 417 | N/A | N/A | 62% (258) |
| 2000-01 | 429 | 24 | 17.9:1 | 40% (173) |
| 1990-91 | 373 | 14 | 26.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Washington Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 11% (382 to 425); teachers up 12% (17 to 19).
About Washington Elementary
Washington Elementary is listed by the National Center for Education Statistics as an elementary school in San Leandro, California. Total enrollment is 425 students, and the grades served are kindergarten through 5.
Washington Elementary is in San Leandro Unified, a district with 8,834 students across 13 schools.
More than half of the students at Washington Elementary are Hispanic (63%). The next largest groups are 12% White, 9% Asian, 8% Black, and 7% multiracial. In Alameda County overall, about 23% of residents are Hispanic. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Washington Elementary scores 56%.
Its ratio of 22.4:1 is based on 19 full-time-equivalent teachers. The 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California is close to this figure. The share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 63%. It compares with 49% for public schools in Alameda County.
Washington Elementary earns a B- on the allk12 Grade, which blends test scores, results against poverty-based expectations, and the three-year trend. It scored higher than 50% of California public elementary schools.
Schools in California with a similar free or reduced-price lunch share are predicted to score about 42.6%. Washington Elementary scores 40.1%.
In Alameda County, median household income comes to about $129,367, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 52% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 6%. Alameda County counts 394 public schools with about 210,511 students.
The closest school to Washington Elementary is Roosevelt Elementary, located about 0.6 miles away. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of Washington Elementary. In a group of 7 nearby schools with scores, Washington Elementary ranks 2nd on average proficiency.
The federal government classifies Washington Elementary's location as Suburb: Large.
Enrollment fell by 3% across 4 years, from 438 in 2020-21 to 425 in 2024-25. The student-to-teacher ratio dropped from 24.3:1 in 2020-21 to 22.4:1 in 2024-25.
Washington Elementary has a community page on allk12 for topics such as pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. You can also rate the school on this page.
Alameda County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,649,473
Census ACS
Median income
$129,367
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
52%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
394
210,511 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in San Leandro Unified
- San Leandro HighHigh · 2,510 students
- John Muir MiddleMiddle · 969 students
- Bancroft MiddleMiddle · 948 students
- Halkin ElementaryElementary · 724 students
- Madison ElementaryElementary · 694 students
- Jefferson ElementaryElementary · 551 students
Other schools in San Leandro
- San Leandro HighHigh · 2,510 students
- John Muir MiddleMiddle · 969 students
- Bancroft MiddleMiddle · 948 students
- Halkin ElementaryElementary · 724 students
- Madison ElementaryElementary · 694 students
- Jefferson ElementaryElementary · 551 students
Other Washington Elementary schools
155 other US public schools in 28 states are named Washington Elementary. Washington Elementary is the 43rd largest of the 156.
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- Washington ElementaryLindsay, CA · 730 students
- Washington ElementaryMontebello, CA · 685 students
- Washington ElementaryPomona, CA · 645 students
Nearby schools
- Roosevelt Elementary0.6 mi · 524
- Bancroft Middle0.6 mi · 948
- Aspire Monarch Academy0.9 mi · 374
- Cox Academy0.9 mi · 446
- Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary1.0 mi · 180
- Esperanza Elementary1.0 mi · 418
Frequently asked questions
About Washington ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary enrolls approximately 425 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 19 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.4:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Washington Elementary?
At Washington Elementary, the student body is approximately 12% White, 63% Hispanic, 8% Black, 9% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is Washington Elementary in?
Washington Elementary is part of San Leandro Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.