Washington Elementary School

4225 Sanborn Ave.
Lynwood, CA 90262
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 505 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Washington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 505 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Washington Elementary School's student population of 505 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
505 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Washington Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.10, 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)
#5686 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Washington Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Washington Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 1996-97 school year data.
Asian
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Hispanic
95%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
20%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Washington Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Washington Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Washington Elementary School's ranking?
Washington Elementary School is ranked #5686 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Washington Elementary School often compared to?
Washington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
505 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Washington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Lynwood Unified School District.

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Washington Elementary School Open House (Events)
March 26, 2025 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 505 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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