Washington Elementary

340 Corral de Tierra Rd.
Salinas, CA 93908

172 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Washington Elementary, located at 340 Corral de Tierra Road in Salinas, California, is a key academic institution serving the rural and suburban communities along the Highway 68 corridor. As part of the Washington Union School District, the school is known for its focus on providing a traditional, well-rounded educational environment. It typically emphasizes a strong partnership between educators, students, and parents, fostering a close-knit school community that values academic growth and character development within a scenic, semi-rural setting.

The school is widely recognized for its commitment to maintaining small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, which allows for more personalized attention for its diverse student body. By balancing core curriculum requirements with enrichment programs, Washington Elementary aims to prepare its students for a smooth transition to middle school while encouraging a lifelong love of learning. Its location in the Corral de Tierra area gives it a unique identity, often serving as a central hub for local families who prioritize a community-oriented approach to public education.

172

Total Students

6.0

Full-Time Teachers

28.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	40
Asian	15
Two or More	17

White
100 (58.1 %)
Hispanic
40 (23.3 %)
Two or More
17 (9.9 %)
Asian
15 (8.7 %)

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:	Washington Union Elementary
Phone:	(831)484-1331
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	172
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.7
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	19
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 94