Serving 334 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Washington Open Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Washington Open Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Washington Open Elementary School's student population of 334 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
334 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Washington Open Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington Open Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#733 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
35%
12%

Hispanic
13%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
36%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
15%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washington Open Elementary School's ranking?
Washington Open Elementary School is ranked #733 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Washington Open Elementary School often compared to?
Washington Open Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Millikin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Washington Open Elementary School?
334 students attend Washington Open Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Washington Open Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Open Elementary School?
Washington Open Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Washington Open Elementary School offer ?
Washington Open Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Washington Open Elementary School part of?
Washington Open Elementary School is part of Santa Clara Unified School District.
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