Washington Elementary

www.washington.sandiegounified.org/

245 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located in the Little Italy neighborhood of San Diego, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the San Diego Unified School District, the school prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment. It is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, focusing on a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with a strong emphasis on social-emotional development and the arts.

Beyond the classroom, Washington Elementary is known for its active school community and its dedication to preparing students for future success in a global society. The school utilizes its historic location to integrate community resources into the learning experience, encouraging parent involvement and student engagement. With a mission centered on equity and student achievement, the school strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where children from various backgrounds can thrive academically and personally.

245

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	141
Black	27
Asian	6
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

Hispanic
141 (57.6%)
White
45 (18.4%)
Black
27 (11.0%)
Two or More
25 (10.2%)
Asian
6 (2.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(619)344-6300
Website:	http://www.washington.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	245
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	161
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 66

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 42