Washington Elementary

washington.scusd.edu/

326 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Washington Elementary, located in the downtown area of Sacramento, California, is a public school serving students as part of the Sacramento City Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education in a diverse, urban setting. Its location in the 95814 zip code places it in the heart of the city, allowing it to serve a community that reflects the cultural and socioeconomic variety of Sacramento.

The school emphasizes a structured learning environment focused on academic growth and personal development. By leveraging district-wide curriculum standards, Washington Elementary aims to prepare its students for middle school transitions while fostering an inclusive atmosphere. The school maintains active communication with parents and the surrounding community through its dedicated website, which serves as a hub for academic calendars, district resources, and updates regarding school-wide initiatives and events.

326

Total Students

15.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	132
Black	38
Asian	17
Two or More	36
American Indian	4

Hispanic
132 (40.6 %)
White
98 (30.2 %)
Black
38 (11.7 %)
Two or More
36 (11.1 %)
Asian
17 (5.2 %)
American Indian
4 (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:	Sacramento City Unified
Phone:	(916)264-4160
Website:	http://washington.scusd.edu/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	326
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 56

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 33

Grade 6 52