John S. Wash Elementary

www.sanger.k12.ca.us

838 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

John S. Wash Elementary is a public school located in Fresno, California, serving students within the Sanger Unified School District. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive environment that prepares students for middle school and beyond. As part of a district known for its community-oriented approach, the school emphasizes the importance of academic growth, character development, and inclusive learning opportunities for its diverse student body.

Beyond its classroom instruction, John S. Wash Elementary works to integrate modern educational resources to meet the evolving needs of its students. The school maintains a strong connection to the broader Sanger Unified community, utilizing district-wide initiatives to enhance literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning. Parents and community members are encouraged to engage with the school, reflecting the district’s commitment to collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding Fresno area.

838

Total Students

35.8

Full-Time Teachers

23.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John S. Wash Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	402
Black	22
Asian	270
Two or More	54
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
402 (48.0%)
Asian
270 (32.2%)
White
85 (10.1%)
Two or More
54 (6.4%)
Black
22 (2.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

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:	Sanger Unified
Phone:	(559)524-6320
Website:	http://www.sanger.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	838
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	357
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	148

* 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 168

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 136

Grade 6 108