Washington Elementary

Washington Elementary is a public elementary school located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 174 students. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a high percentage of students from low-income families.

Washington Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Wisconsin elementary schools, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranging from 41.67% to 51.72%, compared to the district's 43.17% to 46.55% and the state's 52.07% to 53.75%. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as special education students and low socioeconomic status students. Additionally, Washington Elementary has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 3.4% in 2020-2021 to 18.9% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. The school also has a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 62.07% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Oakwood Elementary, which is also part of the Oshkosh Area School District but has significantly higher academic achievement, lower chronic absenteeism, and a lower percentage of students from low-income families, Washington Elementary's performance is notably lower. This suggests that the school may need targeted interventions and additional resources to support student learning and engagement.