Washington Elementary

Summary:

Washington Elementary is a public elementary school in San Antonio, Texas, serving 337 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD), which is ranked 811 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Washington Elementary faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges. The school has a notably higher percentage of Hispanic students (82.79%) compared to the surrounding schools and the state average. Academically, Washington Elementary consistently underperforms, with STAAR test scores that are lower than the SAISD and Texas state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 38.89% of 3rd-grade students at Washington Elementary were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 30.88% for SAISD and 48.85% for Texas. The school has also consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, placing it in the bottom 21% statewide.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.6, Washington Elementary faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with 98.52% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Nearby IDEA Carver Academy and IDEA Eastside Academy, both public charter schools, significantly outperform Washington Elementary and the SAISD district on academic measures, suggesting that factors beyond just student-teacher ratios may be contributing to the academic challenges at Washington Elementary. While the school faces significant hurdles, the data suggests that there may be opportunities for improvement, particularly through targeted interventions and by learning from the success of nearby high-performing charter schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1823 Nolan St
       San Antonio, TX  78202-2496


(210) 738-9840

District: San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3675th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,831 Help


Students who attend Washington Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Davis Middle
High:    Houston High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  338

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
80.8%
African American:
17.2%
White:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.8% Help


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Compare Details Washington Elementary ranks worse than 78.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 19th among 58 ranked elementary schools in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.21. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (80.8%), African American (17.2%), White (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.8% 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 15.4, which is the 28th best among 58 elementary schools in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Elementary is $12,831, which is the 30th highest among 58 elementary schools in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Elementary 3675th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Washington Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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San Antonio Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) 811th of 968 Texas 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 TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 4.06 3440th 3465 0.7%
2005 14.40 3304th 3475 4.9%
2006 11.49 3352nd 3476 3.6%
2007 30.48 3056th 3724 17.9%
2008 11.37 3629th 3768 3.7%
2009 12.95 3714th 3884 4.4%
2010 16.07 3706th 3937 5.9%
2011 13.13 3904th 4095 4.7%
2012 13.90 4019th 4206 4.4%
2013 16.80 3906th 4221 7.5%
2014 32.97 3262nd 4260 23.4%
2015 24.92 3578th 4320 17.2%
2016 19.39 3758th 4286 12.3%
2017 22.49 3637th 4329 16.0%
2018 11.70 4188th 4359 3.9%
2019 30.62 3293rd 4479 26.5%
2021 7.90 4545th 4578 0.7%
2022 20.20 3929th 4581 14.2%
2023 31.93 3276th 4647 29.5%
2024 26.21 3675th 4675 21.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.24 2695th 3226 16.5%
2019 42.27 1981st 3333 40.6%
2021 13.33 3395th 3446 1.5%
2024 34.41 2526th 3638 30.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.70 3580th 3684 2.8%
2021 20.66 3514th 3799 7.5%
2022 35.77 2596th 3952 34.3%
2023 54.74 1372nd 4086 66.4%
2024 21.43 3747th 4261 12.1%
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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 TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.66 4026th 4264 5.6%
2019 42.45 2609th 4309 39.5%
2021 10.36 4402nd 4451 1.1%
2022 30.57 3477th 4477 22.3%
2023 41.87 2739th 4521 39.4%
2024 38.22 3006th 4560 34.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.51 4025th 4306 6.5%
2019 36.68 2896th 4348 33.4%
2021 7.90 4477th 4499 0.5%
2022 23.41 3843rd 4561 15.7%
2023 31.57 3296th 4588 28.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.27 4016th 4240 5.3%
2019 43.93 2412th 4295 43.8%
2021 13.01 4298th 4331 0.8%
2022 31.77 3402nd 4461 23.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.22 4135th 4319 4.3%
2019 27.89 3415th 4357 21.6%
2021 10.61 4411th 4498 1.9%
2022 19.61 4014th 4563 12.0%
2023 32.89 3198th 4585 30.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.03 2105th 2483 15.2%
2019 47.61 1236th 2515 50.9%
2021 16.93 2321st 2444 5.0%
2022 45.19 1262nd 2421 47.9%
2024 41.56 1418th 2421 41.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.22 3988th 4168 4.3%
2019 38.06 2760th 4188 34.1%
2021 9.93 4297th 4329 0.7%
2022 24.77 3708th 4376 15.3%
2023 36.25 3000th 4401 31.8%
2024 30.86 3346th 4431 24.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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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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
1989 9 227 0 215 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1990 8 241 0 214 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1991 17 225 0 241 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1992 19 233 0 238 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1993 18 240 0 256 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1994 22 232 2 270 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1995 23 205 0 304 3 n/a n/a 0 535
1996 23 205 0 304 3 n/a n/a 0 535
1997 18 222 1 312 1 n/a n/a 0 554
1998 17 213 0 248 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1999 21 190 0 214 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2000 11 178 0 199 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2001 14 172 0 189 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2002 13 150 0 220 2 n/a n/a 0 385
2003 13 150 0 220 2 n/a n/a 0 385
2004 10 130 0 231 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2005 9 135 3 327 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2006 7 135 2 401 0 n/a n/a 0 545
2007 10 129 1 395 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2008 4 121 0 363 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2009 7 113 0 374 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2010 13 133 0 352 1 n/a n/a 0 499
2011 11 127 0 397 0 0 3 0 538
2012 9 108 1 426 1 0 2 0 547
2013 4 113 1 434 2 1 7 0 562
2014 4 115 1 391 0 0 6 0 517
2015 3 112 0 339 0 1 4 0 459
2016 1 94 0 309 0 2 4 0 410
2017 6 80 1 315 0 2 4 0 408
2018 9 89 1 376 1 0 3 0 479
2019 3 71 0 299 0 0 3 0 376
2020 4 58 0 297 0 0 3 0 362
2021 3 49 0 275 0 0 1 0 328
2022 8 62 0 253 0 0 2 0 325
2023 6 51 0 279 0 0 1 0 337
2024 6 58 0 273 0 0 1 0 338

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
1989 451 n/a n/a n/a
1990 463 26.0 17.8 n/a
1991 483 26.0 18.5 n/a
1992 490 30.0 16.3 94.9
1993 514 33.0 15.6 94.9
1994 526 31.0 17.0 94.9
1995 535 30.0 17.8 95
1996 535 30.0 17.8 95
1997 554 33.8 16.4 94.9
1998 478 31.6 15.1 81.8
1999 425 26.2 16.2 52.2
2000 388 26.5 14.6 36.9
2001 375 23.5 16.0 24.3
2002 385 24.0 16.0 9.9
2003 385 24.0 16.0 9.9
2004 371 23.0 16.1 7.3
2005 474 29.4 16.1 28.5
2006 545 31.0 17.6 16.7
2007 535 31.0 17.3 26.5
2008 488 28.0 17.4 46.7
2009 494 29.5 16.7 52
2010 499 33.0 15.1 38.9
2011 538 32.0 16.8 30.9
2012 547 32.0 17.0 14.3
2013 562 33.0 17.0 98.9
2014 517 33.0 15.6 99.4
2015 459 31.0 14.8 99.3
2016 410 28.0 14.6 98.5
2017 408 26.8 15.2 98.5
2018 479 27.9 17.1 99
2019 376 28.3 13.2 99.2
2020 362 23.4 15.4 99.2
2021 328 26.7 12.2 98.5
2022 325 27.3 11.9 96.9
2023 337 24.6 13.6 98.5
2024 338 21.9 15.4 98.8

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
1989 451 n/a n/a n/a
1990 463 26.0 17.8 n/a
1991 483 26.0 18.5 n/a
1992 490 30.0 16.3 94.9
1993 514 33.0 15.6 94.9
1994 526 31.0 17.0 94.9
1995 535 30.0 17.8 95
1996 535 30.0 17.8 95
1997 554 33.8 16.4 94.9
1998 478 31.6 15.1 81.8
1999 425 26.2 16.2 52.2
2000 388 26.5 14.6 36.9
2001 375 23.5 16.0 24.3
2002 385 24.0 16.0 9.9
2003 385 24.0 16.0 9.9
2004 371 23.0 16.1 7.3
2005 474 29.4 16.1 28.5
2006 545 31.0 17.6 16.7
2007 535 31.0 17.3 26.5
2008 488 28.0 17.4 46.7
2009 494 29.5 16.7 52
2010 499 33.0 15.1 38.9
2011 538 32.0 16.8 30.9
2012 547 32.0 17.0 14.3
2013 562 33.0 17.0 98.9
2014 517 33.0 15.6 99.4
2015 459 31.0 14.8 99.3
2016 410 28.0 14.6 98.5
2017 408 26.8 15.2 98.5
2018 479 27.9 17.1 99
2019 376 28.3 13.2 99.2
2020 362 23.4 15.4 99.2
2021 328 26.7 12.2 98.5
2022 325 27.3 11.9 96.9
2023 337 24.6 13.6 98.5
2024 338 21.9 15.4 98.8

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 $1,926 (13.7%) $12,177 (86.3%) $14,103
2020 $2,360 (20.8%) $8,960 (79.2%) $11,320
2021 $2,597 (20.2%) $10,235 (79.8%) $12,831

Data source: Texas 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 3293rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3276th of 4647 Elementary schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Washington Elementary)2213
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2730
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary)4218
 24%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3024
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Washington Elementary)5011
 39%
   3rd Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3921
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3924
 15%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary)3811
 27%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3527
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3126
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Washington Elementary)3145
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2831
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary)4458
 14%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3030
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Washington Elementary)2225
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2027
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary)4438
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2723
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Washington Elementary)2347
 24%
   5th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3340
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary)3022
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3931
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Washington Elementary)1415
 1%
   5th Grade Science (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2616
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Washington Elementary)2645
 19%
   6th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2030
 10%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary)4237
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2617
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students376337
 10.4%
African American7151
 28.2%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic299279
 6.7%
Pacific Islander00
White36
 100%
Two or More Races31
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.2%98.5%
 0.7%


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Washington Elementary ranks in the bottom 21.4% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Washington Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Davis Middle
High : Houston High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 338 students attended Washington Elementary.

Students at Washington Elementary are 81% Hispanic, 17% African American, 2% White.


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