WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Washington Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pasadena Unified school district, located in Pasadena, CA with about 509 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Washington Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Washington Elementary, located in Pasadena, California, is a public school serving students as part of the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD). Situated on North Raymond Avenue, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience rooted in the district’s core curriculum, while fostering a supportive environment for its local community. Like many schools in the PUSD, Washington Elementary emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond standard academics, Washington Elementary is known for its commitment to community engagement and school culture. The campus often serves as a focal point for families in the neighborhood, hosting various programs and initiatives designed to enhance student learning and inclusivity. For families and prospective parents, the school’s official website provides essential resources, including information on enrollment, upcoming school events, bell schedules, and faculty contacts, serving as a primary hub for communication between the school administration and the community.

For more information, contact Washington Elementary at (626) 396-5840 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1520 N. Raymond Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103-1819
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WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Pasadena, CA with about 509 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
Pasadena Unified
Total Students:
509
Teachers:
25.75
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 509 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 85% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
85.5%
Black or African American
11.2%
Asian
1.8%
White
0.8%
Two or more races
0.8%

Female
47.3%
Male
52.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.