Washington Elementary

www.musdaztecs.com/

423 Students

Elementary School K - 1st

School Overview

Washington Elementary, located at 1599 Fifth St. in Mendota, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Mendota Unified School District. As a public elementary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic and personal growth of students in the local community. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while striving to provide a supportive environment that prepares young learners for their future educational transitions.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Mendota Unified School District, which focuses on student achievement, equity, and community engagement. By leveraging resources provided by the district, Washington Elementary works to maintain high expectations for its students and staff. Families and community members can access additional information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news through the official website at http://www.musdaztecs.com/.

423

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	420
Two or More	3

Hispanic
420 (99.3%)
Two or More
3 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Mendota Unified
Phone:	(559)655-4365
Website:	http://www.musdaztecs.com/
Grade Range:	K - 1st
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	404
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 251

Grade 1 172