Washington Elementary

washington.wauwatosa.k12.wi.us/o/washington

285 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Washington Elementary, located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, is a neighborhood school within the Wauwatosa School District that serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, community-centered environment. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that aims to balance core academic subjects with social-emotional learning, ensuring that students develop both intellectual skills and character traits necessary for their future success.

The school is known for its active parent and community involvement, which plays a vital role in its vibrant extracurricular programs and daily operations. Washington Elementary prides itself on maintaining a welcoming atmosphere where staff, families, and students collaborate to create an inclusive culture. By prioritizing individualized attention and a growth-oriented mindset, the school strives to prepare its young learners to become responsible, engaged citizens in a diverse and ever-changing world.

285

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	36
Black	24
Asian	4
Two or More	17
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
202 (70.9%)
Hispanic
36 (12.6%)
Black
24 (8.4%)
Two or More
17 (6.0%)
Asian
4 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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:	Wauwatosa School District
Phone:	(414)773-1800
Website:	http://washington.wauwatosa.k12.wi.us/o/washington
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 24

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 43