Washington Elementary

Public K-5

 1520 N. Raymond Ave.
       Pasadena, CA  91103-1819


(626) 396-5840

District: Pasadena Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
5115th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,691 Help


Students who attend Washington Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Octavia E. Butler Magnet
High:    John Muir High

Student/teacher ratio:  19.6 Help
Number of students:  406

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
85.5%
African American:
8.9%
White:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.8% Help


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Compare Details Washington Elementary ranks worse than 87.2% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 13th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Pasadena Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.36. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (85.5%), African American (8.9%), White (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is 19.6, which is the lowest among 14 elementary schools in the Pasadena Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Elementary is $8,691, which is the 3rd highest among 14 elementary schools in the Pasadena Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Washington Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Elementary 5115th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Washington Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Male students:
Hispanic students:


Pasadena Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Pasadena Unified 724th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Washington Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 18.76 4043rd 4809 15.9%
2005 31.08 3215th 4822 33.3%
2006 30.01 3307th 4818 31.4%
2007 23.98 4008th 5113 21.6%
2008 34.07 3331st 5113 34.9%
2009 36.82 3260th 5193 37.2%
2010 28.88 3931st 5314 26.0%
2011 20.39 4657th 5377 13.4%
2012 32.79 3752nd 5390 30.4%
2013 22.08 4595th 5530 16.9%
2015 18.28 4807th 5611 14.3%
2016 15.84 4973rd 5614 11.4%
2017 28.57 3952nd 5692 30.6%
2018 32.06 3661st 5662 35.3%
2019 33.69 3640th 5789 37.1%
2022 18.99 4953rd 5883 15.8%
2023 17.36 5096th 5848 12.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.54 2886th 3246 11.1%
2019 25.52 2829th 3275 13.6%
2022 32.66 2395th 3311 27.7%
2023 30.15 2515th 3240 22.4%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.50 2169th 2416 10.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.77 2627th 5084 48.3%
2019 44.70 2764th 5173 46.6%
2022 27.77 4019th 5264 23.7%
2023 24.79 4311th 5355 19.5%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.19 3402nd 5413 37.2%
2019 33.79 3512th 5492 36.1%
2022 21.12 4607th 5635 18.2%
2023 17.90 4879th 5595 12.8%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.43 3664th 5431 32.5%
2019 33.92 3465th 5510 37.1%
2022 18.59 4865th 5663 14.1%
2023 17.78 4910th 5627 12.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.30 2389th 4830 50.5%
2019 47.94 2426th 4963 51.1%
2022 26.43 3999th 5084 21.3%
2023 27.80 3868th 5079 23.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Washington Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 5 135 1 596 1 n/a n/a 0 738
2003 5 135 1 596 1 n/a n/a 0 738
2004 8 92 5 524 1 n/a n/a 0 630
2005 9 92 6 648 0 n/a n/a 0 755
2006 10 102 5 594 0 n/a n/a 0 711
2007 11 121 6 681 0 n/a n/a 4 823
2008 12 116 8 640 n/a n/a n/a 0 776
2009 10 110 6 666 0 0 1 0 793
2010 9 90 6 642 0 0 0 0 747
2011 5 81 3 652 0 0 1 0 742
2012 9 83 9 621 0 0 7 0 729
2013 7 73 7 563 0 1 3 0 654
2014 13 56 4 545 0 1 1 0 620
2015 14 47 9 522 0 1 28 0 621
2016 16 74 9 486 2 0 1 0 588
2017 7 73 12 476 2 0 3 0 573
2018 4 57 9 435 0 0 4 0 509
2019 5 62 10 417 0 0 0 0 494
2020 9 55 8 383 0 0 1 0 456
2021 10 44 8 381 0 0 2 0 445
2022 8 41 10 360 0 0 8 0 427
2023 12 36 5 347 0 0 6 0 406

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Washington Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 738 37.8 19.5 87.4
2003 738 37.8 19.5 87.4
2004 630 38.0 16.6 89.5
2005 755 41.0 18.4 92.7
2006 711 38.0 18.7 86.9
2007 823 41.0 20.1 53.7
2008 776 43.5 17.8 70
2009 793 41.0 18.9 81.6
2010 747 34.6 21.5 89.8
2011 742 n/a n/a 94.1
2012 729 34.0 21.4 n/a
2013 654 23.7 27.5 87.9
2014 620 22.5 27.5 98.2
2015 621 26.0 23.8 95
2016 588 27.0 21.7 87.4
2017 573 25.6 22.3 85.3
2018 509 25.7 19.7 83.5
2019 494 18.0 27.4 83.6
2020 456 n/a n/a 84.9
2021 445 18.0 24.7 86.3
2022 427 20.0 21.3 86.4
2023 406 20.6 19.6 82.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Washington Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 738 37.8 19.5 87.4
2003 738 37.8 19.5 87.4
2004 630 38.0 16.6 89.5
2005 755 41.0 18.4 92.7
2006 711 38.0 18.7 86.9
2007 823 41.0 20.1 53.7
2008 776 43.5 17.8 70
2009 793 41.0 18.9 81.6
2010 747 34.6 21.5 89.8
2011 742 n/a n/a 94.1
2012 729 34.0 21.4 n/a
2013 654 23.7 27.5 87.9
2014 620 22.5 27.5 98.2
2015 621 26.0 23.8 95
2016 588 27.0 21.7 87.4
2017 573 25.6 22.3 85.3
2018 509 25.7 19.7 83.5
2019 494 18.0 27.4 83.6
2020 456 n/a n/a 84.9
2021 445 18.0 24.7 86.3
2022 427 20.0 21.3 86.4
2023 406 20.6 19.6 82.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Washington Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201294.0%0.0%0.0%6.0%94.0%100.0%100.0%94.0%95.0%
201378.0%1.0%0.0%21.0%83.0%93.0%95.0%82.0%82.0%
201492.0%0.0%0.0%8.0%94.0%98.0%97.0%92.0%92.0%
201591.0%1.0%0.0%8.0%93.0%98.0%99.0%92.0%91.0%
201683.0%1.0%0.0%16.0%86.0%94.0%95.0%84.0%85.0%
201798.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201994.0%0.0%3.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202089.6%0.0%6.0%94.0%95.5%95.5%95.5%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Washington Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,691

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3640th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5096th of 5848 Elementary schools
 24.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Washington Elementary)3113.4
 17.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pasadena Unified)48.545.8
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary)33.319.4
 13.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pasadena Unified)48.546
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Washington Elementary)339.8
 23.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pasadena Unified)49.151
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary)30.718
 12.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pasadena Unified)45.447.2
 1.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Washington Elementary)47.836.2
 11.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Pasadena Unified)51.346.5
 4.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary)34.415.9
 18.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pasadena Unified)35.633
 2.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Washington Elementary)32.214.5
 17.7%
   5th Grade Science (Pasadena Unified)35.133
 2.2%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students494406
 17.8%
African American6236
 41.9%
American Indian00
Asian105
 50%
Hispanic417347
 16.8%
Pacific Islander00
White512
 140%
Two or More Races06
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.6%82.8%
 0.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Elementary

Washington Elementary ranks in the bottom 12.8% of California elementary schools.

Students at Washington Elementary are 85% Hispanic, 9% African American, 3% White, 1% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 406 students attended Washington Elementary.

Students who attend Washington Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Octavia E. Butler Magnet
High : John Muir High


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