Washington Elementary

www.janesville.k12.wi.us/was

410 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located at 811 N. Pine St. in Janesville, Wisconsin, is a core institution within the School District of Janesville. The school serves the local community by providing a foundational K-5 education focused on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success in their future schooling. As a neighborhood school, it emphasizes a collaborative environment that encourages strong partnerships between faculty, students, and families to foster a supportive learning atmosphere.

The school is committed to the district’s mission of empowering students to be productive and responsible citizens. Through a curriculum aligned with state standards, Washington Elementary prioritizes literacy, mathematics, and science while also offering various programs that cater to the diverse needs of its student body. By integrating modern educational resources with a focus on student well-being, the school strives to create an inclusive space where children can build the essential skills and confidence necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

410

Total Students

31.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Hispanic	42
Black	18
Asian	7
Two or More	38
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
300 (73.2%)
Hispanic
42 (10.2%)
Two or More
38 (9.3%)
Black
18 (4.4%)
Asian
7 (1.7%)
American Indian
4 (1.0%)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Janesville School District
Phone:	(608)743-7200
Website:	http://www.janesville.k12.wi.us/was
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	410
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	222
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

Pre-Kindergarten 41

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 63