Washington Elementary School

975 East Ninth St.
Pomona, CA 91766
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 645 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Washington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 645 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Washington Elementary School's student population of 645 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
645 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1906
Colors
Maroon, Black, Gray, White
School Motto
Building a Brighter Future … Together!

School Rankings

Washington Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#7686 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
18%
34%
25%
47%
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
92%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
3%
20%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Washington Elementary School's ranking?
Washington Elementary School is ranked #7686 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Washington Elementary School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
645 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Washington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Pomona Unified School District.

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First Day of 2026-27 School Year
August 12, 2026 (Wednesday)

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 645 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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