Washington Elementary

www.kesd.org

Charter School 285 Students

Elementary School K - K

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located at 1501 Ellis St. in Kingsburg, California, is a key component of the Kingsburg Elementary Charter School District (KESD). Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes academic growth and character development within a supportive, small-town environment. As part of a district known for its commitment to high standards and community involvement, Washington Elementary works to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from being part of the broader KESD network, which prioritizes a well-rounded curriculum, integrated technology, and a partnership between educators and parents. Families interested in specific school-wide initiatives, academic calendars, or enrollment information can access further details through the district’s official website at http://www.kesd.org. Overall, Washington Elementary is positioned as a cornerstone of the Kingsburg community, dedicated to fostering a positive and rigorous learning atmosphere for its young students.

285

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	181
Black	1
Asian	14
Two or More	17

Hispanic
181 (63.5 %)
White
72 (25.3 %)
Two or More
17 (6.0 %)
Asian
14 (4.9 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Kingsburg Elementary Charter
Phone:	(559)897-2955
Website:	http://www.kesd.org
Grade Range:	K - K
Total Students:	285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	158
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 285