Booker T. Washington Elementary

www.ecesd.org

351 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located at 223 S. First St. in El Centro, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the El Centro Elementary School District. Situated in the heart of the Imperial Valley, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that fosters student growth, foundational literacy, and essential social skills for young learners in the local community.

The school operates under the umbrella of the El Centro Elementary School District, which emphasizes a structured and supportive approach to primary education. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and community engagement, Washington Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond. For parents and community members interested in specific academic programs, enrollment procedures, or school-wide events, the district’s official website at http://www.ecesd.org serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and resources.

351

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Booker T. Washington Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	346
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	1

Hispanic
346 (98.6%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
White
1 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
Two or More
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	El Centro Elementary
Phone:	(760)352-6611
Website:	http://www.ecesd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	321
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 48