- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hawthorne, CA
Washington
Federal NCES profile for Washington, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061668002097
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 11
- elementary schools in Hawthorne · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 63.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington ranks #6 of 11 elementary schools in Hawthorne, CA.
School address
District: Hawthorne · California
NCES ID 061668002097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Washington shrank from 463 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.2 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 061668002097 · Hawthorne, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 22:1 · 63.7% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Zela Davis (843 students)
Washington shrank from 463 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 19.2 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Washington in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Zela Davis
Zela Davis
843 students
- Ramona
Ramona
767 students
- Hawthorne Midd
Hawthorne Middle
761 students
- Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus
709 students
- Prairie Vista
Prairie Vista Middle
674 students
- This school
Washington
418 students
What this shows Washington reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington compares
Washington is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.7% | ▲ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 53% in California - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
46.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,562
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.3%
African American 16.3%
White 4.5%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Washington is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Hawthorne reports $19,562 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zela Davis | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ramona | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eucalyptus | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Vista Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Hawthorne
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Zela Davis
Standard public school
843 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Ramona
Standard public school
767 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Eucalyptus
Standard public school
709 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Juan De Anza Elementary
Standard public school
612 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
Kornblum
Standard public school
566 students 27:1 students per teacher
Jefferson
Standard public school
549 students 28.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington
How many students attend Washington?
Washington has 418 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hawthorne, CA. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington is 22:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington?
63.7% of students at Washington are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington?
The largest demographic group at Washington is Hispanic or Latino at 71.3% of enrollment, in Hawthorne, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington?
Washington has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington rank among elementary schools in Hawthorne?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington ranks #6 of 11 elementary schools in Hawthorne, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hawthorne on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawthorne?
Besides Washington, Hawthorne also operates Zela Davis (843 students), Ramona (767 students), and Hawthorne Middle (761 students). See the Hawthorne district page for the complete list.