Washington District-Wide Elementary

washington.rochesterschools.org/

332 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located in Rochester, Minnesota, is a public school within the Rochester Public Schools district (Independent School District 531). Situated in the northwest quadrant of the city, the school serves a diverse student population and is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement.

The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards while incorporating modern instructional practices to prepare students for future success. In addition to core subjects, Washington Elementary often emphasizes a supportive school culture, encouraging parental involvement and partnerships to enhance the overall educational experience. For families interested in specific programs, current curriculum updates, or enrollment information, the district’s official website at [www.rochester.k12.mn.us](http://www.rochester.k12.mn.us/) serves as the primary resource for news, school calendars, and contact details.

332

Total Students

20.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington District-Wide Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	17
Black	32
Asian	41
Two or More	39

White
203 (61.1 %)
Asian
41 (12.3 %)
Two or More
39 (11.7 %)
Black
32 (9.6 %)
Hispanic
17 (5.1 %)

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:	No
District:	ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)328-3800
Website:	http://washington.rochesterschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	332
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	51
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 51

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Washington District-Wide Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	51
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Washington District-Wide Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	160	48.2%
Male	172	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)