Washington Elementary

washington.pusd.us

406 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

406

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	347
Black	36
Asian	5
Two or More	6

Hispanic
347 (85.5 %)
Black
36 (8.9 %)
White
12 (3.0 %)
Two or More
6 (1.5 %)
Asian
5 (1.2 %)

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:	Pasadena Unified
Phone:	(626)396-5840
Website:	http://washington.pusd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	406
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	334
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 83

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 67