Washington Elementary

Summary:

Washington Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Raleigh, North Carolina, serving 493 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. It is part of the Wake County Schools district, which is ranked 59th out of 242 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Washington Elementary stands out for its unique student population, with a significantly higher percentage of Asian students (40.97%) compared to nearby schools. The school consistently outperforms the district and state in standardized test scores, with 72.7% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 69.3% in Wake County and 62.7% statewide. Washington Elementary ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance is particularly strong among Asian, White, and male students, who all rank well above the state average.

While Washington Elementary serves a more socioeconomically diverse population than some nearby magnet schools, it has seen a slight decline in enrollment and a shift in its racial composition, with the percentage of White and Asian students decreasing and the percentage of African American and Hispanic students increasing. This trend is worth monitoring to understand any potential impacts on the school's academic performance and culture. When compared to other nearby magnet schools, Washington Elementary stands out for its consistently strong academic achievement, but it also faces the challenge of addressing performance gaps among certain student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and low-socioeconomic status students.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 1000 Fayetteville St
       Raleigh, NC  27601-2525


(919) 856-7960

District: Wake County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
231st of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,892 Help


Students who attend Washington Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ligon Middle
High:    Enloe High
    Wake Early College of Health and Science
    Wake STEM Early College High School
    Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy
    More...

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  493

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
41.0%
African American:
27.2%
White:
19.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Washington Elementary ranks better than 84.7% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 38th among 115 ranked elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Washington Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (41%), African American (27.2%), White (19.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31% 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 is 11.6, which is the 20th best among 115 elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Elementary is $10,892, which is the 26th highest among 115 elementary schools in the Wake County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Elementary 231st of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Washington Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Wake County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wake County Schools 59th of 242 North Carolina 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 NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 89.29 48th 1276 96.2%
2007 78.90 191st 1293 85.2%
2008 81.38 161st 1324 87.8%
2009 72.55 344th 1354 74.6%
2010 63.83 536th 1363 60.7%
2011 69.68 410th 1381 70.3%
2012 78.67 237th 1388 82.9%
2013 89.30 112th 1403 92.0%
2014 78.79 256th 1390 81.6%
2015 75.00 323rd 1440 77.6%
2016 67.35 438th 1425 69.3%
2017 57.96 609th 1429 57.4%
2018 65.54 495th 1434 65.5%
2019 69.97 406th 1473 72.4%
2021 92.10 92nd 1489 93.8%
2022 84.12 193rd 1514 87.3%
2023 76.06 300th 1502 80.0%
2024 80.63 231st 1505 84.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.10 480th 497 3.4%
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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 NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.50 1248th 1332 6.3%
2019 19.41 1216th 1361 10.7%
2021 48.95 611th 1329 54.0%
2022 35.59 922nd 1366 32.5%
2023 21.66 1239th 1437 13.8%
2024 15.50 1346th 1450 7.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.71 530th 1405 62.3%
2019 75.50 291st 1424 79.6%
2021 93.46 64th 1440 95.6%
2022 81.41 210th 1458 85.6%
2023 84.64 159th 1459 89.1%
2024 72.78 323rd 1455 77.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.42 752nd 897 16.2%
2019 29.63 680th 878 22.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.26 197th 612 67.8%
2021 60.36 239th 494 51.6%
2022 63.50 183rd 500 63.4%
2024 47.53 506th 669 24.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.46 445th 1413 68.5%
2019 61.99 499th 1430 65.1%
2021 76.21 298th 1444 79.4%
2022 79.65 238th 1464 83.7%
2023 61.57 535th 1461 63.4%
2024 84.59 164th 1464 88.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 82.31 8th 106 92.5%
2021 80.96 10th 95 89.5%
2022 72.79 32nd 107 70.1%
2023 77.08 21st 114 81.6%
2024 75.80 19th 130 85.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.36 672nd 927 27.5%
2019 38.31 616th 949 35.1%
2021 53.70 304th 896 66.1%
2022 42.58 513th 927 44.7%
2023 36.35 618th 933 33.8%
2024 31.48 694th 924 24.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.09 793rd 851 6.8%
2019 28.78 701st 865 19.0%
2022 27.11 746th 893 16.5%
2023 24.75 758th 915 17.2%
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Rank History for White students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.11 368th 1178 68.8%
2019 73.89 264th 1183 77.7%
2021 77.15 225th 1172 80.8%
2022 82.24 161st 1194 86.5%
2023 76.49 227th 1183 80.8%
2024 84.20 130th 1166 88.9%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Open Quote This is our 9th year at Washington, with our younger child now in 4th grade. We have been extremely pleased with the experience and opportunities that both our children have had. They have received the individualized challenges that they have needed to push them to succeed from caring and effective teachers. The choices of electives are varied and stimulating, providing chances to stretch beyond the typical core classes. There is a very strong and engaged PTA, which coordinates many evening programs to bring families together and build school community: the Fall picnic, Arts & Letters night, Math/Science Fair, Cultural Night, and the Spring Fling which highlights the arts electives have been annual favorites for our family. It will be hard to leave the school when our younger child finishes 5th grade next year, we always feel welcome when we come to the school, whether to have lunch with a child, volunteer, or attend an after-school event. The principal Mr. Grant is very inclusive, knows every child and greets them by name. We have appreciated the diverse student body, which is celebrated by the school. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Open Quote We love this school. Our daughter has excelled here. 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 291 167 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1989 349 158 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1990 369 136 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 522
1991 382 142 15 3 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1992 365 155 27 3 1 n/a n/a 0 551
1993 379 143 33 7 3 n/a n/a 0 565
1994 368 153 33 9 2 n/a n/a 0 565
1995 353 202 26 7 4 n/a n/a 0 592
1996 353 202 26 7 4 n/a n/a 0 592
1997 377 214 21 7 4 n/a n/a 0 623
1998 371 203 22 4 4 n/a n/a 11 615
1999 386 201 22 2 2 n/a n/a 0 613
2000 403 225 24 7 2 n/a n/a 0 661
2001 372 203 25 11 3 n/a n/a 0 614
2002 331 209 36 8 1 n/a n/a 0 585
2003 331 209 36 8 1 n/a n/a 0 585
2004 326 214 46 16 2 n/a n/a 0 604
2005 295 249 58 17 1 n/a n/a 0 620
2006 299 214 57 30 0 n/a n/a 0 600
2007 275 204 64 33 2 n/a n/a 19 597
2008 243 195 88 38 1 n/a n/a 25 590
2009 212 209 99 66 2 n/a n/a 0 588
2010 198 216 134 61 3 n/a n/a 0 612
2011 183 137 148 65 3 0 13 0 549
2012 198 100 210 74 5 0 18 0 605
2013 189 111 186 91 4 0 19 0 600
2014 175 140 163 93 4 1 13 0 589
2015 147 110 168 90 4 0 11 0 530
2016 154 136 169 81 3 0 9 0 552
2017 141 172 198 90 4 0 7 0 612
2018 130 159 194 81 4 0 15 0 583
2019 119 158 193 68 3 0 16 0 557
2020 121 149 210 55 2 0 18 0 555
2021 111 129 229 46 2 1 22 0 540
2022 108 119 235 38 1 0 23 0 524
2023 94 134 202 39 2 0 22 0 493

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 465 28.0 16.6 21.7
1989 514 28.0 18.3 23.3
1990 522 24.0 21.7 19.9
1991 542 37.0 14.6 19.2
1992 551 37.0 14.8 14.2
1993 565 42.0 13.5 18.4
1994 565 41.0 13.8 18.4
1995 592 45.0 13.2 18.4
1996 592 45.0 13.2 18.4
1997 623 39.0 16.0 29.1
1998 615 52.0 11.8 29.5
1999 613 44.0 13.9 34.1
2000 661 44.0 15.0 29.5
2001 614 47.0 13.1 38.4
2002 585 48.0 12.2 32.5
2003 585 48.0 12.2 32.5
2004 604 48.0 12.6 38.9
2005 620 47.0 13.2 33.1
2006 600 52.0 11.5 31.2
2007 597 n/a n/a 32.9
2008 590 43.9 13.4 n/a
2009 588 47.5 12.4 n/a
2010 612 48.6 12.6 38.9
2011 549 46.4 11.8 25.5
2012 605 46.0 13.1 22
2013 600 42.3 14.1 30.7
2014 589 45.9 12.8 31.2
2015 530 43.0 12.3 33.4
2016 552 42.0 13.1 34.6
2017 612 44.2 13.8 36.4
2018 583 42.6 13.6 35.2
2019 557 42.9 12.9 33.4
2020 555 44.0 12.6 29.5
2021 540 44.3 12.1 24.4
2022 524 44.5 11.7 20.4
2023 493 42.2 11.6 31

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 465 28.0 16.6 21.7
1989 514 28.0 18.3 23.3
1990 522 24.0 21.7 19.9
1991 542 37.0 14.6 19.2
1992 551 37.0 14.8 14.2
1993 565 42.0 13.5 18.4
1994 565 41.0 13.8 18.4
1995 592 45.0 13.2 18.4
1996 592 45.0 13.2 18.4
1997 623 39.0 16.0 29.1
1998 615 52.0 11.8 29.5
1999 613 44.0 13.9 34.1
2000 661 44.0 15.0 29.5
2001 614 47.0 13.1 38.4
2002 585 48.0 12.2 32.5
2003 585 48.0 12.2 32.5
2004 604 48.0 12.6 38.9
2005 620 47.0 13.2 33.1
2006 600 52.0 11.5 31.2
2007 597 n/a n/a 32.9
2008 590 43.9 13.4 n/a
2009 588 47.5 12.4 n/a
2010 612 48.6 12.6 38.9
2011 549 46.4 11.8 25.5
2012 605 46.0 13.1 22
2013 600 42.3 14.1 30.7
2014 589 45.9 12.8 31.2
2015 530 43.0 12.3 33.4
2016 552 42.0 13.1 34.6
2017 612 44.2 13.8 36.4
2018 583 42.6 13.6 35.2
2019 557 42.9 12.9 33.4
2020 555 44.0 12.6 29.5
2021 540 44.3 12.1 24.4
2022 524 44.5 11.7 20.4
2023 493 42.2 11.6 31

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $515 (4.7%) $10,377 (95.3%) $10,892

Data source: North Carolina 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 406th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 300th of 1502 Elementary schools
 7.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary)69.179.3
 10.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)69.467.4
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Washington Elementary)69.174.7
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)6658.7
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary)7671.3
 4.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)6565
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Washington Elementary)7571.3
 3.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)63.265.7
 2.5%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary)61.958.9
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wake County Schools)6665.6
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Washington Elementary)60.860
 0.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Wake County Schools)60.659.1
 1.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Washington Elementary)71.164.2
 6.9%
   5th Grade Science (Wake County Schools)71.370.6
 0.7%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students557493
 11.5%
African American158134
 15.2%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian193202
 4.7%
Hispanic6839
 42.6%
Pacific Islander00
White11994
 21%
Two or More Races1622
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.4%31%
 2.4%


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Washington Elementary ranks 231st of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 493 students attended Washington Elementary.

Students at Washington Elementary are 41% Asian, 27% African American, 19% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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