Washington Elementary

www.kcusd.com

344 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Washington Elementary, located at 1250 K St. in Reedley, California, is a public school operating under the Kings Canyon Unified School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education in a supportive environment, focusing on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of the larger Kings Canyon school system, Washington Elementary benefits from district-wide resources and curricula designed to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school.

The school emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the Reedley community to foster a positive learning culture. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and offering various school activities, Washington Elementary strives to create a well-rounded educational experience for its young learners. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or district policies, the school’s information is centralized through the official Kings Canyon Unified School District website.

344

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	303
Black	2
Asian	3
Two or More	9
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
303 (88.1 %)
White
22 (6.4 %)
Two or More
9 (2.6 %)
American Indian
4 (1.2 %)
Asian
3 (0.9 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Kings Canyon Joint Unified
Phone:	(559)305-7270
Website:	http://www.kcusd.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	234
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 73

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 53