Washington Elementary School

Summary:

Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Phoenix, Arizona, with a student population of 722. The school is part of the Washington Elementary School District, which is ranked 225 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Washington Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Arizona elementary schools based on the SchoolDigger statewide ranking. Its proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 17-18% of 4th and 6th-grade students were proficient in ELA, compared to the state average of 46% and 43%, respectively. The school's performance on academic measures varies greatly across different student subgroups, with Asian and multi-racial students performing relatively better, while the school struggles with its African American, Hispanic, and White student populations.

However, Washington Elementary School has shown strong performance in serving its English Language Learner (ELL) and Special Education student populations, ranking in the top 10% and top 50% of Arizona schools, respectively, for these subgroups in 2020-2021. The nearby schools within the Washington Elementary School District, such as Ocotillo School, Roadrunner Elementary, and Manzanita Elementary, perform significantly better than Washington Elementary on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. The high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds at Washington Elementary School suggests that the school may face significant challenges in terms of resource allocation, teacher quality, and student support.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 8033 N 27th Ave
       Phoenix, AZ  85051-6301


(602) 347-3400

District: Washington Elementary School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
899th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,468 Help


Students who attend Washington Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Palo Verde Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  722

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
59.3%
African American:
15.8%
White:
15.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Washington Elementary School ranks worse than 99.4% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 25th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Washington Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.96. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Washington Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.3%), African American (15.8%), White (15.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 16.3, which is the 12th best among 26 elementary schools in the Washington Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Elementary School is $9,468, which is the 11th highest among 26 elementary schools in the Washington Elementary School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Washington Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Washington Elementary School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Elementary School District 225th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Washington Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 37.09 686th 1062 35.4%
2010 34.20 746th 1090 31.6%
2011 42.12 627th 1075 41.7%
2012 39.62 746th 1141 34.6%
2013 33.79 847th 1158 26.9%
2014 27.09 825th 1079 23.5%
2015 23.08 718th 955 24.8%
2016 18.63 910th 1079 15.7%
2017 18.55 931st 1106 15.8%
2018 19.87 910th 1109 17.9%
2019 14.18 919th 1039 11.5%
2021 17.49 1050th 1226 14.4%
2022 6.63 981st 1000 1.9%
2023 14.39 1137th 1245 8.7%
2024 5.96 899th 904 0.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.37 783rd 1027 23.8%
2022 41.88 287th 444 35.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.14 113th 155 27.1%
2021 56.55 93rd 975 90.5%
2023 16.32 437th 451 3.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.70 328th 417 21.3%
2021 43.47 562nd 1201 53.2%
2023 18.93 765th 820 6.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.50 641st 820 21.8%
2023 20.53 963rd 1116 13.7%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.17 247th 423 41.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.19 929th 1023 9.2%
2019 13.04 772nd 862 10.4%
2021 19.83 1018th 1219 16.5%
2023 16.74 1069th 1219 12.3%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 77.43 10th 306 96.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.42 817th 1032 20.8%
2019 14.52 748th 850 12.0%
2021 17.49 1078th 1220 11.6%
2023 12.14 1159th 1216 4.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.45 543rd 620 12.4%
2022 21.36 248th 270 8.1%
2023 45.14 169th 316 46.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.02 66th 100 34.0%
2021 27.71 741st 895 17.2%
2023 22.73 512th 607 15.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.31 724th 911 20.5%
2019 21.70 582nd 709 17.9%
2021 23.45 985th 1198 17.8%
2023 19.43 1013th 1170 13.4%
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Rank History for Native American students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.21 572nd 654 12.5%
2023 18.54 182nd 219 16.9%
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Rank History for White students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.01 653rd 720 9.3%
2021 18.82 1045th 1161 10.0%
2023 4.64 1021st 1024 0.3%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, October 20, 2019

Open Quote If I could,leave no star's. Then I would do so. My child was in... Their special education program. Where she learned nothing. Was not only bullied daily. Yet was mistreated,abused, and called bad name's. By most of the, staff on site. Let's not forget, lack of supervision. Academically not otherwise would I. Recommend this school to anyone. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Washington Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 457 30 10 56 1 n/a n/a 212 766
1989 669 26 20 75 5 n/a n/a -17 778
1990 662 24 19 97 16 n/a n/a -83 735
1991 657 41 14 108 8 n/a n/a -120 708
1992 586 30 18 112 16 n/a n/a 0 762
1993 571 34 8 129 22 n/a n/a 0 764
1994 532 33 8 135 29 n/a n/a 0 737
1995 544 39 11 201 29 n/a n/a 0 824
1996 544 39 11 201 29 n/a n/a 0 824
1997 569 42 13 219 37 n/a n/a 0 880
1998 605 52 11 266 35 n/a n/a 0 969
1999 532 79 11 324 43 n/a n/a 0 989
2000 448 87 8 352 38 n/a n/a 0 933
2001 385 80 15 470 46 n/a n/a 0 996
2002 355 100 20 621 69 n/a n/a 0 1165
2003 355 100 20 621 69 n/a n/a 0 1165
2004 272 104 20 597 79 n/a n/a 0 1072
2005 249 99 18 605 79 n/a n/a 0 1050
2006 190 107 19 712 75 n/a n/a 0 1103
2007 172 83 13 723 71 n/a n/a 0 1062
2008 145 94 12 688 75 n/a n/a 0 1014
2009 134 92 14 692 78 n/a n/a 0 1010
2010 150 111 11 695 59 n/a n/a 0 1026
2011 133 90 14 604 59 3 6 0 909
2012 126 89 15 642 54 2 7 0 935
2013 127 115 24 632 42 0 15 0 955
2014 137 87 22 641 54 0 10 0 951
2015 116 92 21 651 48 1 28 0 957
2016 138 115 32 630 54 1 18 0 988
2017 108 127 34 627 36 0 28 0 960
2018 83 143 27 578 38 1 29 0 899
2019 86 130 24 591 29 1 28 0 889
2020 129 152 18 489 31 1 35 0 855
2021 70 130 18 452 21 0 24 0 715
2022 69 114 15 449 26 0 20 0 693
2023 110 114 20 428 32 0 18 0 722

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Washington Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 766 48.3 15.8 n/a
1989 778 52.8 14.7 n/a
1990 735 51.6 14.2 n/a
1991 708 54.0 13.1 n/a
1992 762 53.5 14.2 n/a
1993 764 53.2 14.4 n/a
1994 737 48.0 15.4 n/a
1995 824 55.0 15.0 n/a
1996 824 55.0 15.0 n/a
1997 880 56.6 15.5 n/a
1998 969 58.8 16.5 n/a
1999 989 58.7 16.8 n/a
2000 933 59.9 15.6 n/a
2001 996 62.0 16.1 n/a
2002 1165 57.0 20.4 n/a
2003 1165 57.0 20.4 n/a
2004 1072 56.5 19.0 99.7
2005 1050 57.0 18.4 99.7
2006 1103 56.5 19.5 99.7
2007 1062 58.5 18.2 99.7
2008 1014 58.2 17.4 99.7
2009 1010 51.5 19.6 99.7
2010 1026 48.5 21.1 64.6
2011 909 50.5 18.0 99.7
2012 935 49.5 18.8 99.7
2013 955 45.1 21.1 99.7
2014 951 49.3 19.2 99.7
2015 957 49.0 19.5 0
2016 988 50.0 19.7 100
2017 960 52.3 18.3 100
2018 899 54.8 16.4 88.9
2019 889 56.0 15.8 88.9
2020 855 47.7 17.9 90.9
2021 715 48.2 14.8 n/a
2022 693 47.0 14.7 90.9
2023 722 44.2 16.3 90.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Washington Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 766 48.3 15.8 n/a
1989 778 52.8 14.7 n/a
1990 735 51.6 14.2 n/a
1991 708 54.0 13.1 n/a
1992 762 53.5 14.2 n/a
1993 764 53.2 14.4 n/a
1994 737 48.0 15.4 n/a
1995 824 55.0 15.0 n/a
1996 824 55.0 15.0 n/a
1997 880 56.6 15.5 n/a
1998 969 58.8 16.5 n/a
1999 989 58.7 16.8 n/a
2000 933 59.9 15.6 n/a
2001 996 62.0 16.1 n/a
2002 1165 57.0 20.4 n/a
2003 1165 57.0 20.4 n/a
2004 1072 56.5 19.0 99.7
2005 1050 57.0 18.4 99.7
2006 1103 56.5 19.5 99.7
2007 1062 58.5 18.2 99.7
2008 1014 58.2 17.4 99.7
2009 1010 51.5 19.6 99.7
2010 1026 48.5 21.1 64.6
2011 909 50.5 18.0 99.7
2012 935 49.5 18.8 99.7
2013 955 45.1 21.1 99.7
2014 951 49.3 19.2 99.7
2015 957 49.0 19.5 0
2016 988 50.0 19.7 100
2017 960 52.3 18.3 100
2018 899 54.8 16.4 88.9
2019 889 56.0 15.8 88.9
2020 855 47.7 17.9 90.9
2021 715 48.2 14.8 n/a
2022 693 47.0 14.7 90.9
2023 722 44.2 16.3 90.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Washington Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $936 (10.0%) $139 (1.5%) $2,012 (21.4%) $6,388 (68.1%) $1,921 (20.5%) $8,309 (88.5%) $9,384
2020 $904 (11.8%) $940 (12.3%) $2,748 (36.0%) $5,629 (73.6%) $170 (2.2%) $5,799 (75.9%) $7,643
2022 $1,019 (10.8%) $197 (2.1%) $2,235 (23.6%) $7,114 (75.1%) $1,138 (12.0%) $8,252 (87.2%) $9,468

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Elementary School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 919th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 1137th of 1245 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students889722
 18.8%
African American130114
 12.3%
American Indian2932
 10.3%
Asian2420
 16.7%
Hispanic591428
 27.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White86110
 27.9%
Two or More Races2818
 35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.9%90.9%
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Students at Washington Elementary School are 59% Hispanic, 16% African American, 15% White, 4% American Indian, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Washington Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Palo Verde Middle School

Washington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 0.6% of Arizona elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 722 students attended Washington Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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