At a glance
Reported students
385
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
388
Washington Elementary: 385 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
21.4:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 364
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18.38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.8:1
What the reported data says about Washington Elementary
Washington Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Richmond. It is one of 54 current school records connected to West Contra Costa Unified. NCES reports 385 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.4:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (77.9%) and White (10.9%). English learners represent 34.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Washington Elementary
- 1How do the reported 21.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 34.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.66
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.08
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.9%
- Hispanic77.9%
- Black5.5%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in West Contra Costa Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lupine Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
387 reported students
Edward M. Downer Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
388 reported students
Stewart Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–08
379 reported students
Highland Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
377 reported students
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
375 reported students
Ford Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
371 reported students
Public schools near Washington Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary Elementary · West Contra Costa Unified | KG–06 | 339 | 1 mi |
| Nystrom Elementary Elementary · West Contra Costa Unified | KG–06 | 415 | 1.2 mi |
| Richmond College Preparatory Elementary · Charter · Richmond College Preparatory District | KG–08 | 560 | 1.2 mi |
| Peres Elementary Elementary · West Contra Costa Unified | KG–08 | 538 | 1.6 mi |
| Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez Elementary · Charter · Richmond Charter Elementary-Benito Juarez District | KG–05 | 490 | 1.7 mi |
| Coronado Elementary Elementary · West Contra Costa Unified | KG–06 | 307 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary
What grades does Washington Elementary serve?
Washington Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in West Contra Costa Unified.
How many students attend Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary reported 385 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 364 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Washington Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 21.4:1, based on 385 students and 18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Washington Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Washington Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on West Contra Costa Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Washington Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
55.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Washington Elementary in?
Washington Elementary is part of West Contra Costa Unified, based in Richmond, CA, which operates 54 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Washington Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lincoln Elementary (1 mi), Nystrom Elementary (1.2 mi), Richmond College Preparatory (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.