At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
154
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
12%-52.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
25.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
4–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Washington Elementary is a public primary serving grades 4–5 in Salinas, California. The school enrolls 154 students. It is part of the Washington Union Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
12% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
25.7:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span4–5
DistrictWashington Union Elementary
County6053
CitySalinas
ZIP93908
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID064161006863
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment154
White58.1%
Hispanic / Latino23.3%
Asian8.7%
Two or More Races9.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
58.1%
Hispanic
23.3%
Asian
8.7%
Two+
9.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.