Washington Elementary

376 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located at 801 Howard Ave. in Burlingame, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Burlingame School District. Known for its strong sense of community and academic rigor, the school consistently maintains high performance standards, fostering an environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. The campus is situated in a quiet, residential neighborhood, providing a safe and accessible environment for local families.

Beyond its core curriculum, Washington Elementary is known for its active parent involvement and diverse enrichment opportunities. The school prioritizes a well-rounded educational experience, often integrating technology, arts, and collaborative learning projects into the classroom. As part of the broader Burlingame community, the school benefits from dedicated staff and robust local support, consistently aiming to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.

376

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	156
Hispanic	70
Black	2
Asian	83
Two or More	65

White
156 (41.5 %)
Asian
83 (22.1 %)
Hispanic
70 (18.6 %)
Two or More
65 (17.3 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Burlingame Elementary
Phone:	(650)259-3880
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	376
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 56