Washington Elementary

290 Lighthouse Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93109

www.sbunified.org

477 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located at 290 Lighthouse Road in Santa Barbara, California, is a key institution within the Santa Barbara Unified School District. Serving students in the Mesa neighborhood, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The campus environment is designed to encourage both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, emphasizing a curriculum that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

As part of the Santa Barbara Unified School District, Washington Elementary benefits from the district’s broader resources and educational initiatives, which prioritize student engagement, diversity, and the integration of technology in the classroom. The school maintains a strong partnership with local families, often serving as a central hub for neighborhood activities and parent involvement. For those seeking detailed information regarding enrollment, specific academic programs, or district-wide updates, the school maintains an active presence through the official district website at [www.sbunified.org](http://www.sbunified.org).

477

Total Students

28.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	165
Black	1
Asian	11
Two or More	66
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
231 (48.4%)
Hispanic
165 (34.6%)
Two or More
66 (13.8%)
Asian
11 (2.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Black
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Santa Barbara Unified
Phone:	(805)965-6653
Website:	http://www.sbunified.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	159
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 85

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 77