Washington Elementary School

Summary:

Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Tampa, Florida, with a student population that is predominantly African American and from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Despite higher per-student spending, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Florida elementary schools over the past decade, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Key challenges facing Washington Elementary include extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 58.3% in the 2022-2023 school year, and significantly lower academic performance compared to state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 30% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA, compared to 51% in the Hillsborough district and 55% statewide. The school's student population is 60.57% African American, much higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 23.32% to 73.29% African American. Additionally, 77.6% of Washington Elementary students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

While the higher per-student spending at Washington Elementary suggests that additional funding has not translated into improved academic outcomes, nearby schools, such as Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School, Rampello K-8 Magnet School, and Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School, generally have better academic outcomes, lower chronic absenteeism, and more diverse student populations. Understanding the factors that contribute to the success of these schools could provide valuable insights for improving Washington Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1407 Estelle St
Tampa, FL 33605

(813) 233-3720

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
2032^nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,456

Students who attend Washington Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Madison Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 317

Racial breakdown:

African American:

60.6%

Hispanic:

30.3%

White:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Washington Elementary School ranks worse than 90.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 140^th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.11. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (60.6%), Hispanic (30.3%), White (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 10.9, which is the 4^th best among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Washington Elementary School employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Elementary School is $16,456, which is the 6^th highest among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Hillsborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough 45^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Washington Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2007	4.03	1747^th	1786	2.2%
2008	4.18	1755^th	1789	1.9%
2009	1.28	1835^th	1847	0.6%
2010	2.22	1896^th	1919	1.2%
2011	4.50	1955^th	1985	1.5%
2012	6.40	1931^st	1984	2.7%
2013	4.48	1999^th	2029	1.5%
2014	6.00	2019^th	2064	2.2%
2016	2.65	2069^th	2087	0.9%
2017	1.03	2105^th	2112	0.3%
2018	5.80	2066^th	2118	2.5%
2019	7.03	2109^th	2182	3.3%
2021	10.63	2110^th	2247	6.1%
2022	14.03	2021^st	2219	8.9%
2023	26.58	1693^rd	2240	24.4%
2024	15.11	2032^nd	2256	9.9%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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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
2005	15	766	0	147	0	n/a	n/a	0	928
2006	6	487	0	88	0	n/a	n/a	0	581
2007	5	498	1	88	2	n/a	n/a	18	612
2008	11	379	0	75	0	n/a	n/a	12	477
2009	7	379	0	82	0	n/a	n/a	10	478
2010	10	363	0	70	0	n/a	n/a	5	448
2011	10	410	0	66	1	1	3	0	491
2012	23	387	0	104	0	1	7	0	522
2013	23	395	0	93	1	2	5	0	519
2014	15	370	0	101	0	3	6	0	495
2015	12	354	1	128	0	0	8	0	503
2016	17	371	1	148	0	0	7	0	544
2017	20	377	0	144	0	0	11	0	552
2018	13	309	1	123	0	0	9	0	455
2019	14	323	0	114	0	1	10	0	462
2020	17	291	0	120	0	0	8	0	436
2021	13	229	0	111	0	0	7	0	360
2022	16	196	0	129	0	0	12	0	353
2023	15	192	1	96	0	3	10	0	317

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
2005	928	60.0	15.5	92.9
2006	581	25.0	23.2	91.7
2007	612	22.0	27.8	94.9
2008	477	45.0	10.6	88.6
2009	478	49.5	10.2	93.6
2010	448	48.5	9.2	93.9
2011	491	48.8	10.0	98.2
2012	522	51.0	10.2	97.9
2013	519	55.0	9.4	98.8
2014	495	59.0	8.3	99
2015	503	54.0	9.3	97.8
2016	544	54.0	10.0	98.2
2017	552	56.0	9.8	98.9
2018	455	50.0	9.1	96
2019	462	33.5	13.7	98.1
2020	436	34.5	12.6	97.2
2021	360	34.0	10.5	97.8
2022	353	27.0	13.0	83.9
2023	317	29.0	10.9	77.6

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
2005	928	60.0	15.5	92.9
2006	581	25.0	23.2	91.7
2007	612	22.0	27.8	94.9
2008	477	45.0	10.6	88.6
2009	478	49.5	10.2	93.6
2010	448	48.5	9.2	93.9
2011	491	48.8	10.0	98.2
2012	522	51.0	10.2	97.9
2013	519	55.0	9.4	98.8
2014	495	59.0	8.3	99
2015	503	54.0	9.3	97.8
2016	544	54.0	10.0	98.2
2017	552	56.0	9.8	98.9
2018	455	50.0	9.1	96
2019	462	33.5	13.7	98.1
2020	436	34.5	12.6	97.2
2021	360	34.0	10.5	97.8
2022	353	27.0	13.0	83.9
2023	317	29.0	10.9	77.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Washington Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,740 (15.8%)	$9,300 (84.2%)	$11,040
2019	$1,710 (14.7%)	$9,905 (85.3%)	$11,614
2020	$2,365 (17.2%)	$11,371 (82.8%)	$13,736
2021	$3,321 (22.5%)	$11,450 (77.5%)	$14,772
2022	$3,521 (25.2%)	$10,449 (74.8%)	$13,970
2023	$4,302 (26.1%)	$12,154 (73.9%)	$16,456

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2109^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1693^rd of 2240 Elementary schools	21.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)	21	21
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary School)	20	49	29%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)	17	35	18%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)	27	16	11%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary School)	41	29	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Washington Elementary School)	30	33	3%
5th Grade Science (Hillsborough)	51	47	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	462	317	31.4%
African American	323	192	40.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	114	96	15.8%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	14	15	7.1%
Two or More Races	10	10
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.1%	77.6%	20.4%

Schools Near Washington Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)					Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1407 Estelle St	Tampa	33605	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 233-3720	317	29	10.9	77.6%	15 (4.7%)	192 (60.6%)	96 (30.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	10 (3.2%)	15.1	2032^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	9.9%		26.6	1693^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	24.4%	339	30.0	24.0	26.0				34.0	56.0	39.0			18.0						$16,456	$4,302	$12,154
Channelside Academy Of Math And Science	Public, Charter	K-8	1029 E Twiggs St	Tampa	33602	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 579-9649	415	23	18.0	59.0%	87 (21.0%)	149 (35.9%)	157 (37.8%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	14 (3.4%)	31.8	1570^th of 2256 public elementary schools	30.4%		54.5	981^st of 2240 public elementary schools	56.2%	589	42.0	50.0	58.0	57.0	71.0	56.0	44.0	39.0	23.0	30.0	59.0	45.0	16.0		31.0	77.0	72.0	$9,122	$767	$8,355
Dr. Kiran C. Patel Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	10739 Raulerson Ranch Road	Tampa	33637	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 444-0660	283	20	14.1	12.7%	75 (26.5%)	66 (23.3%)	81 (28.6%)	44 (15.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.0%)								(n/a)	87.0						89.0
Rampello K-8 Magnet School	Public, Magnet	K-8	802 E Washington St	Tampa	33602	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	No	(813) 233-2333	738	49	15.2	37.7%	253 (34.3%)	212 (28.7%)	212 (28.7%)	6 (0.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (7.0%)	76.1	499^th of 2256 public elementary schools	77.9%		77.4	460^th of 2240 public elementary schools	79.5%	39	67.0	75.0	63.0	69.0	75.0	63.0	77.0	84.0	56.0	70.0	63.0	63.0	67.0	95.0			78.0	$10,240	$1,752	$8,488
Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School	Public	K-5	102 E Palm Ave	Tampa	33602	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 347-4160	76	7	10.8	94.7%	6 (7.9%)	52 (68.4%)	12 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.6%)	75.3	518^th of 2256 public elementary schools	77.0%		59.7	848^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.1%	330		63.0	80.0					63.0	60.0			70.0						$27,159	$6,517	$20,643
Shore Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1908 E 2nd Ave	Tampa	33605	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5712	375	29	13.1	71.7%	43 (11.5%)	201 (53.6%)	95 (25.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.6%)	42.4	1282^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	43.2%		33	1524^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.0%	242	54.0	44.0	55.0				63.0	42.0	51.0			41.0						$12,254	$3,305	$8,948
Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet	Public, Magnet	K-5	305 E. Columbus Drive	Tampa	33602	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5405	292	22	13.2	76.7%	16 (5.5%)	214 (73.3%)	39 (13.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.2%)	31.4	1583^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	29.8%		44.8	1212^th of 2240 public elementary schools	45.9%	371	45.0	47.0	37.0				43.0	60.0	44.0			31.0						$14,376	$3,794	$10,581
Graham Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2915 N Massachusetts Ave	Tampa	33602	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 276-5408	217	16	13.5	92.2%	14 (6.5%)	151 (69.6%)	33 (15.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.8%)	26.2	1733^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	23.2%		14.9	2030^th of 2240 public elementary schools	9.4%	297	22.0	45.0	41.0				44.0	61.0	38.0			34.0						$14,951	$4,197	$10,755
Desoto Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2618 Corrine St	Tampa	33605	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 276-5779	194	17	11.4	77.8%	19 (9.8%)	36 (18.6%)	132 (68.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.6%)	46	1200^th of 2256 public elementary schools	46.8%		33.3	1512^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.5%	312	43.0	37.0	51.0				78.0	77.0	51.0			37.0						$17,941	$5,167	$12,775
Lockhart Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3719 N 17th St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5727	395	30	13.3	88.6%	18 (4.6%)	342 (86.6%)	26 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	11.4	2119^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.1%		11.8	2107^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.9%	12	22.0	30.0	43.0				28.0	29.0	37.0			24.0						$15,622	$4,340	$11,282

Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Elementary School

Is Washington Elementary School a good school?

Washington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 9.9% of Florida elementary schools.

What district is Washington Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

What is the racial makeup of Washington Elementary School?

Students at Washington Elementary School are 61% African American, 30% Hispanic, 5% White, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Washington Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Madison Middle School

How many students attend Washington Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 317 students attended Washington Elementary School.

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