Washington Elementary

www.eurekacityschools.org/washington.html

426 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located on Dolbeer Street in Eureka, California, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Eureka City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both core academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for the transition to middle school while encouraging curiosity, creativity, and a sense of community responsibility.

As part of the broader Eureka City Schools network, Washington Elementary benefits from district-wide resources and a structured approach to education that prioritizes literacy, mathematics, and student engagement. The school’s faculty and staff work to create a collaborative atmosphere where families are encouraged to participate in the educational process. Through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and modern educational practices, Washington Elementary strives to ensure that every student has the tools and foundational skills necessary to thrive in their future academic endeavors.

426

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	104
Black	8
Asian	37
Two or More	44
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	4

White
220 (51.8%)
Hispanic
104 (24.5%)
Two or More
44 (10.4%)
Asian
37 (8.7%)
Black
8 (1.9%)
American Indian
8 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.9%)

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:	Eureka City Schools
Phone:	(707)441-2547
Website:	http://www.eurekacityschools.org/washington.html
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	251
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 68

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 76