Washington Elementary

Summary:

Washington Elementary is a public elementary school in Riverside, California, serving 801 students in grades K-6. It is part of the Riverside Unified School District, which is ranked 774 out of 1,568 districts in the state.

While Washington Elementary has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64.42% to 65.2% in recent years, the school's academic performance has been consistently lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In 2023-2024, only 34.3% of Washington Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 45.48% in the district and 47.04% statewide. In Mathematics, the proficiency rate at Washington Elementary was 25.18%, while the district and state averages were 31.57% and 35.54%, respectively. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 4.9% in 2017-2018 to 28.9% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the district and state averages.

When compared to other elementary schools within the same district, such as Magnolia Elementary and Castle View Elementary, Washington Elementary generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the past decade, from 1,890 out of 5,530 California elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 3,916 out of 5,862 in 2023-2024, suggesting that it is struggling to keep pace with academic performance improvements across the state.


Detail:

Public K-6

 2760 Jane St.
       Riverside, CA  92506-4301


(951) 788-7305

District: Riverside Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
3916th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,352 Help


Students who attend Washington Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Matthew Gage Middle
High:    Riverside STEM Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  24.3 Help
Number of students:  801

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
78.8%
White:
15.4%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Washington Elementary ranks worse than 66.8% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 22nd among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Riverside Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.05. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (78.8%), White (15.4%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is 24.3. 17 elementary schools in the Riverside Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Elementary is $7,352. 21 elementary schools in the Riverside Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Elementary 3916th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Washington Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Riverside Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside Unified 774th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Washington Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 66.79 1412th 4809 70.6%
2005 68.27 1409th 4822 70.8%
2006 60.60 1718th 4818 64.3%
2007 50.93 2272nd 5113 55.6%
2008 51.80 2271st 5113 55.6%
2009 57.06 2071st 5193 60.1%
2010 55.85 2227th 5314 58.1%
2011 51.89 2481st 5377 53.9%
2012 48.75 2698th 5390 49.9%
2013 63.97 1890th 5530 65.8%
2015 56.17 2119th 5611 62.2%
2016 55.10 2229th 5614 60.3%
2017 43.84 2874th 5692 49.5%
2018 43.34 2937th 5662 48.1%
2019 45.09 2870th 5789 50.4%
2022 44.50 2826th 5883 52.0%
2023 34.58 3531st 5874 39.9%
2024 30.05 3916th 5862 33.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.43 1590th 3246 51.0%
2019 46.10 1437th 3275 56.1%
2022 52.37 1083rd 3311 67.3%
2023 34.92 2175th 3250 33.1%
2024 40.23 1801st 3160 43.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 30.11 1814th 2634 31.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.20 3539th 5084 30.4%
2019 42.43 2941st 5173 43.1%
2022 42.28 2818th 5264 46.5%
2023 28.99 3976th 5374 26.0%
2024 22.80 4552nd 5511 17.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.62 2977th 5413 45.0%
2019 48.81 2559th 5492 53.4%
2022 42.99 2811th 5635 50.1%
2023 37.12 3210th 5617 42.9%
2024 34.74 3427th 5605 38.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.35 2003rd 2128 5.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.24 2773rd 5431 48.9%
2019 41.17 2967th 5510 46.2%
2022 45.20 2698th 5663 52.4%
2023 32.64 3569th 5650 36.8%
2024 26.08 4172nd 5636 26.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.51 2762nd 4830 42.8%
2019 49.64 2305th 4963 53.6%
2022 45.73 2477th 5084 51.3%
2023 35.92 3243rd 5098 36.4%
2024 30.97 3667th 5102 28.1%
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Rank History for White students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.56 1276th 2737 53.4%
2019 54.19 1412th 2834 50.2%
2022 59.62 1170th 2726 57.1%
2023 37.21 1792nd 2662 32.7%
2024 38.57 1741st 2647 34.2%
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Data source: test scores: California 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: California Department of Education

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Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Open Quote The school does not work WITH the parents to make sure students are successful. They treat parents and students poorly. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Washington Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 448 52 37 179 0 n/a n/a 0 716
1989 487 41 32 204 0 n/a n/a 0 764
1990 499 42 46 208 0 n/a n/a 0 795
1991 509 46 42 236 2 n/a n/a 0 835
1992 474 42 38 242 2 n/a n/a 0 798
1993 438 40 26 245 1 n/a n/a 0 750
1994 455 33 34 253 2 n/a n/a 0 777
1995 406 34 40 272 2 n/a n/a 0 754
1996 406 34 40 272 2 n/a n/a 0 754
1997 382 49 46 288 2 n/a n/a 0 767
1998 365 54 39 301 2 n/a n/a 0 761
1999 354 47 16 360 24 n/a n/a 0 801
2000 349 46 32 343 2 n/a n/a 0 772
2001 338 60 36 378 2 n/a n/a 0 814
2002 313 66 32 353 0 n/a n/a 0 764
2003 313 66 32 353 0 n/a n/a 0 764
2004 285 53 33 380 0 n/a n/a 0 751
2005 271 46 23 388 2 n/a n/a 0 730
2006 261 42 24 407 3 n/a n/a 0 737
2007 227 42 26 445 1 n/a n/a 2 743
2008 212 40 18 451 2 n/a n/a 0 723
2009 229 43 19 442 2 0 7 0 742
2010 214 33 19 424 2 2 19 0 713
2011 222 30 19 473 2 3 29 0 778
2012 219 30 21 513 5 2 38 0 828
2013 204 27 14 516 5 2 41 0 809
2014 192 28 12 526 5 2 40 0 805
2015 202 24 10 522 5 2 34 0 799
2016 182 20 13 572 4 1 27 0 819
2017 182 24 17 608 2 0 27 0 860
2018 160 18 13 633 1 3 26 0 854
2019 153 13 19 665 1 0 25 0 876
2020 142 12 18 634 2 0 19 0 827
2021 132 8 26 631 2 0 15 0 814
2022 118 12 16 628 2 1 19 0 796
2023 123 11 14 631 2 0 20 0 801

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 716 26.0 27.5 n/a
1989 764 27.5 27.7 n/a
1990 795 28.0 28.3 n/a
1991 835 31.0 26.9 n/a
1992 798 31.5 25.3 28.3
1993 750 27.9 26.9 30.7
1994 777 27.5 28.3 34.6
1995 754 27.2 27.7 34
1996 754 27.2 27.7 34
1997 767 31.4 24.4 37.2
1998 761 33.5 22.7 37.5
1999 801 36.4 22.0 35.6
2000 772 37.4 20.6 35.5
2001 814 36.0 22.6 43.7
2002 764 32.0 23.9 44
2003 764 32.0 23.9 44
2004 751 31.0 24.2 43.3
2005 730 31.0 23.5 47.4
2006 737 36.0 20.5 44.4
2007 743 32.0 23.2 54.9
2008 723 38.0 19.0 49.9
2009 742 35.0 19.5 56.1
2010 713 31.0 23.0 60
2011 778 n/a n/a 53
2012 828 32.4 25.5 0.4
2013 809 31.3 25.8 63.8
2014 805 30.2 26.6 61.6
2015 799 32.0 24.9 58.8
2016 819 32.0 25.5 60.4
2017 860 34.0 25.2 59.1
2018 854 36.2 23.5 62.4
2019 876 36.6 23.9 62.2
2020 827 n/a n/a 59.9
2021 814 36.1 22.5 64.5
2022 796 31.8 25.0 65.2
2023 801 32.9 24.3 64.4

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 716 26.0 27.5 n/a
1989 764 27.5 27.7 n/a
1990 795 28.0 28.3 n/a
1991 835 31.0 26.9 n/a
1992 798 31.5 25.3 28.3
1993 750 27.9 26.9 30.7
1994 777 27.5 28.3 34.6
1995 754 27.2 27.7 34
1996 754 27.2 27.7 34
1997 767 31.4 24.4 37.2
1998 761 33.5 22.7 37.5
1999 801 36.4 22.0 35.6
2000 772 37.4 20.6 35.5
2001 814 36.0 22.6 43.7
2002 764 32.0 23.9 44
2003 764 32.0 23.9 44
2004 751 31.0 24.2 43.3
2005 730 31.0 23.5 47.4
2006 737 36.0 20.5 44.4
2007 743 32.0 23.2 54.9
2008 723 38.0 19.0 49.9
2009 742 35.0 19.5 56.1
2010 713 31.0 23.0 60
2011 778 n/a n/a 53
2012 828 32.4 25.5 0.4
2013 809 31.3 25.8 63.8
2014 805 30.2 26.6 61.6
2015 799 32.0 24.9 58.8
2016 819 32.0 25.5 60.4
2017 860 34.0 25.2 59.1
2018 854 36.2 23.5 62.4
2019 876 36.6 23.9 62.2
2020 827 n/a n/a 59.9
2021 814 36.1 22.5 64.5
2022 796 31.8 25.0 65.2
2023 801 32.9 24.3 64.4

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201299.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201393.0%1.0%0.0%6.0%95.0%98.0%99.0%95.0%93.0%
201499.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201595.0%4.0%0.0%1.0%95.0%96.0%96.0%95.0%95.0%
201697.0%2.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%97.0%
201798.0%0.0%1.0%0.0%98.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%
201898.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%98.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%98.0%
201995.0%0.0%3.0%97.0%98.0%≥99.0%97.0%98.0%
202197.4%0.0%0.0%98.3%97.4%98.3%98.3%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Washington Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,352

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2870th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3531st of 5874 Elementary schools
 10.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Washington Elementary)42.528
 14.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Riverside Unified)45.438.8
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary)43.433.3
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Riverside Unified)48.942.7
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Washington Elementary)45.335.4
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Riverside Unified)4939.6
 9.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary)42.626.3
 16.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Unified)4135.3
 5.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Washington Elementary)55.742.9
 12.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Riverside Unified)51.142.9
 8.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary)44.426.8
 17.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Unified)33.530.9
 2.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Washington Elementary)34.827.7
 7.1%
   5th Grade Science (Riverside Unified)28.328.8
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Washington Elementary)35.535.9
 0.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Riverside Unified)51.941.3
 10.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary)24.217.1
 7.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Unified)36.228.6
 7.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students876801
 8.6%
African American1311
 15.4%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian1914
 26.3%
Hispanic665631
 5.1%
Pacific Islander00
White153123
 19.6%
Two or More Races2520
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.2%64.4%
 2.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 801 students attended Washington Elementary.

Washington Elementary ranks 3916th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Washington Elementary are 79% Hispanic, 15% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

Students who attend Washington Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Matthew Gage Middle
High : Riverside STEM Academy


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

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