Washington Elementary School serves 264 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
264 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)45-49%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)35-39%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
40%
12%
Hispanic
18%
55%
Black
22%
5%
White
19%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
264 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Washington Elementary School students are Asian, 22% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Alameda Unified School District.
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