Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Washington Elementary

Q: Is Washington Elementary a good school?

Washington Elementary ranks 2760 th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

2760^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 5,857 California Elementary Schools

Better than 53% of California elementary schools

Summary

Washington Elementary is a K-5 public school serving 425 students in the San Leandro Unified district, notable for its remarkable, decade-long transformation from a low-performing school to one now performing near the state average.

The school's story is one of impressive turnaround, with its statewide academic ranking climbing from the 6th to the 53rd percentile over ten years, and it now earns a solid 3-star rating. Key strengths include exceptional support for Special Education students, ranking in the 80th percentile statewide, and a dramatic reduction in chronic absenteeism to 16.6%, which is now better than both district and state averages. While test scores in English and Math are close to the state average, the school faces an internal challenge: outcomes for students from low-income families lag behind the school's overall performance, indicating an area for continued focus.

Interesting comparisons with nearby schools highlight Washington's progress. While Roosevelt Elementary in the same district ranks higher, Washington serves a community with greater economic need and has shown more consistent improvement. Within its own district, Washington outperforms lower-performing schools like McKinley Elementary and Halkin Elementary. Furthermore, when compared to several elementary schools in neighboring Oakland Unified that serve communities with very high poverty, Washington demonstrates that strong academic outcomes are achievable even in a high-needs context, positioning it as a viable and improving option in the area.

425

Students ?

22.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$26,608

Per pupil spending ?

63.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

250 Dutton Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94577-2804

(510) 618-4360

District: San Leandro Unified

Students who attend Washington Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Bancroft Middle
High:	San Leandro High

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

63.3%

White:

12.0%

Asian:

8.7%

See top rated California elementary schools

Compare Washington Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 8th percentile in 2013 → 53rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 45 percentile points since 2013

✓Above the California median (53rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 22 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school40%

District avg31%

California avg41%

2,760^th of 5,857

California public elementary schools ?

Top 47%▲ up 47 pts since 2015

From bottom 6% (2015) to top 47% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of California Elementary Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 8Elementary Schools in the San Leandro Unified

1026^th of 1,543San Leandro Unified among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	47.0	2760 of 5857	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.9	2675 of 5869	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.0	2384 of 5859	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	36.9	3316 of 5883	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	30.4	3902 of 5789	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	32.1	3654 of 5662	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	27.0	4087 of 5692	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	24.3	4234 of 5614	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	13.1	5270 of 5611	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	14.8	5062 of 5530	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	18.6	4732 of 5390	12.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	17.6	4819 of 5377	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	22.1	4450 of 5314	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	25.1	4066 of 5193	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	18.3	4448 of 5113	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	32.3	3407 of 5113	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	27.3	3498 of 4818	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	25.5	3599 of 4822	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	18.8	4037 of 4809	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	42.8	1627 of 3162	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.5	1072 of 3245	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.5	1702 of 3311	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.2	1714 of 3275	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	57.5	949 of 3246	70.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	38.8	3170 of 5597	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.3	2838 of 5612	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.3	2282 of 5609	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	39.0	3055 of 5635	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	26.0	4152 of 5492	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	32.7	3567 of 5413	34.1%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	44.1	2712 of 5107	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.7	2922 of 5107	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.9	2059 of 5087	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	31.5	3567 of 5084	29.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	38.0	3093 of 4963	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.0	2669 of 4830	44.7%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	32.8	3769 of 5460	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	29.8	3974 of 5517	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	46.9	2572 of 5363	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	33.4	3551 of 5264	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	36.5	3388 of 5173	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.1	3008 of 5084	40.8%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	57.9	2069 of 5628	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.6	2339 of 5643	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.5	2307 of 5638	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	34.6	3409 of 5663	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	35.6	3353 of 5510	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	33.2	3450 of 5431	36.5%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	68.5	581 of 2847	79.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	67.8	882 of 2651	66.7%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2025)80th percentile+27 vs school

White (2024)67th percentile+12 vs school

Male (2025)63rd percentile+10 vs school

English Language Learner (2024)49th percentile-6 vs school

Hispanic (2025)47th percentile-6 vs school

Female (2025)43rd percentile-10 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)31st percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy45%-4 vs state

Mathematics37%~ state avg

Science31%~ state avg

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Washington Elementary and help other families decide.

Rate Washington Elementary

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Washington Elementary

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Immunizations Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)					% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Washington Elementary	Public	K-5	250 Dutton Ave.	San Leandro	94577	Alameda County	San Leandro Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 618-4360	425	19	22.3	63.1%	51 (12.0%)	33 (7.8%)	269 (63.3%)	37 (8.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.3%)	47	2760^th of 5857 public elementary schools	52.9%		47.9	2675^th of 5869 public elementary schools	54.4%	85	31.2	31.2	31.2	49.3	53.3		44.7	42.6	35.2	34.4		37.3							$26,608	$25,478	$1,130
Roosevelt Elementary	Public	K-5	951 Dowling Blvd.	San Leandro	94577	Alameda County	San Leandro Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 618-4350	524	21	24.9	45.8%	118 (22.5%)	54 (10.3%)	181 (34.5%)	76 (14.5%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	89 (17.0%)	69.4	1629^th of 5857 public elementary schools	72.2%		77.1	1285^th of 5869 public elementary schools	78.1%	344	43.3	43.3	65.6	51.3	66.3		61.4	57.1	39.0	42.2		46.4	96.9		96.9				$24,175	$23,414	$761
Aspire Monarch Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	1445 101st Ave.	Oakland	94603	Alameda County	Aspire Monarch Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 568-3101	374	18	20.4	85.0%	2 (0.5%)	12 (3.2%)	355 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	25.3	4370^th of 5857 public elementary schools	25.4%		17.1	5116^th of 5869 public elementary schools	12.8%	746	23.7	23.7	21.5	19.7	48.3		29.1	27.3	13.9	30.5		23.7
Cox Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	9860 Sunnyside St.	Oakland	94603	Alameda County	Cox Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 904-6300	446	19	22.9	87.4%	1 (0.2%)	66 (14.8%)	351 (78.7%)	6 (1.3%)	3 (0.7%)	14 (3.1%)	5 (1.1%)	27.4	4182^nd of 5857 public elementary schools	28.6%		23.3	4556^th of 5869 public elementary schools	22.4%	374	21.7	21.7	30.4	15.4	36.8		27.7	40.6	13.9	31.9		29.1	93.0	95.0		94.0	95.0	93.0
Esperanza Elementary	Public	K-5	10315 E St.	Oakland	94603	Alameda County	Oakland Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 879-2177	418	19	22.0	99.3%	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	399 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	10.7	5588^th of 5857 public elementary schools	4.6%		10.1	5679^th of 5869 public elementary schools	3.2%	91	10.3	10.3	16.7	15.4	19.6		17.3	17.3	15.9	12.1		15.3	87.4	92.6	95.8	88.4	92.6	90.5	$26,438	$24,228	$2,210
Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary	Public	K-5	10315 E St.	Oakland	94603	Alameda County	Oakland Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 879-2172	180	10	18.9	98.3%	8 (4.4%)	34 (18.9%)	119 (66.1%)	5 (2.8%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (2.8%)	8 (4.4%)	6	5809^th of 5857 public elementary schools	0.8%		9.4	5710^th of 5869 public elementary schools	2.7%	99	0.0	0.0	9.5	9.1	6.7		8.3	19.1	11.8	3.3		10.6	78.8	78.8	87.9	78.8	78.8	78.8	$35,264	$33,352	$1,912
Reach Academy Elementary	Public	K-5	9845 Bancroft Ave.	Oakland	94603	Alameda County	Oakland Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 879-2193	425	18	24.2	99.5%	11 (2.6%)	96 (22.6%)	278 (65.4%)	7 (1.6%)	2 (0.5%)	21 (4.9%)	10 (2.4%)	13.7	5377^th of 5857 public elementary schools	8.2%		11.9	5562^nd of 5869 public elementary schools	5.2%	185	15.5	15.5	19.2	20.4	16.1		18.6	25.6	18.2	10.3		18.9	91.8	96.9		92.9	93.9	94.9	$22,704	$20,416	$2,288
McKinley Elementary	Public	K-5	2150 East 14th St.	San Leandro	94577	Alameda County	San Leandro Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 618-4320	454	20	22.7	82.6%	25 (5.5%)	64 (14.1%)	244 (53.7%)	55 (12.1%)	7 (1.5%)	12 (2.6%)	47 (10.4%)	26.1	4303^rd of 5857 public elementary schools	26.5%		36.3	3420^th of 5869 public elementary schools	41.7%	883	23.9	23.9	27.4	25.7	36.6		30.0	28.1	26.7	25.7		26.8							$26,445	$25,322	$1,123
Madison Park Academy Elementary	Public	K-5	470 El Paseo Dr.	Oakland	94603	Alameda County	Oakland Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 879-1154	241	12	20.9	98.8%	4 (1.7%)	45 (18.7%)	176 (73.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.1%)	9 (3.7%)	18	5008^th of 5857 public elementary schools	14.5%		28.8	4035^th of 5869 public elementary schools	31.2%	973	16.7	16.7	19.4	11.1	38.7		21.4	21.6	15.9	29.0		21.4	96.4	96.4					$29,716	$27,574	$2,142
Francophone Charter School of Oakland	Public, Charter	K-8	9736 Lawlor St.	Oakland	94605	Alameda County	Francophone Charter School of Oakland District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(510) 394-4110	324	18	18.0	38.0%	80 (24.7%)	60 (18.5%)	77 (23.8%)	33 (10.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	72 (22.2%)	65.3	1824^th of 5857 public elementary schools	68.9%		65	1816^th of 5869 public elementary schools	69.1%	8	41.7	45.7	38.8	58.3	66.7	58.3	57.6	53.1	58.3	34.3	50.0	49.3

Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Elementary

What district is Washington Elementary in?

San Leandro Unified

Is Washington Elementary a good school?

Washington Elementary ranks 2760^th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Washington Elementary attend?

Students who attend Washington Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bancroft Middle
High : San Leandro High

What is the racial makeup of Washington Elementary?

Students at Washington Elementary are 63% Hispanic, 12% White, 9% Asian, 8% African American, 7% Two or more races.

How many students attend Washington Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 425 students attended Washington Elementary.

Rate Washington Elementary!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

CACalifornia Elementary School Rankings

CACalifornia District Rankings

Schools in San Leandro, CA

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Washington Elementary!

Latest California data All new data »

2024–25 school spending dataJul 1, 2026

2024–25 attendance dataMar 13, 2026

2024–25 CSA Spanish test scoresDec 22, 2025

2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesNov 14, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.