Enrollment
776
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Redondo Beach, CA
Washington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060003204961
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Redondo Beach · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.9:1
- large classes for California
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Redondo Beach, CA.
School address
District: Redondo Beach Unified · California
NCES ID 060003204961 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Elementary
Washington Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Redondo Beach, California, enrolling 776 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.9:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.9% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the California average.
Enrollment of 776 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,032 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #135.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (37%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Redondo Beach Unified spends $12,593 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Redondo Beach's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lincoln Elementary (626 students): Washington Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.9:1 vs 25:1).
Redondo Beach Unified also operates Redondo Union High (2,921 students) and Adams Middle (1,165 students) alongside Washington Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washington Elementary compares
Washington Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 71% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 776 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.9:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
776
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in California - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,593
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.2%
White 28.2%
Asian 17.3%
Two or More 13.9%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Washington Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Redondo Beach Unified, which includes Washington Elementary.
$12,593
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.4%
State 40.7%
Federal 7.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Washington Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redondo Union High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adams Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parras (Nick G.) Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,921
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Redondo Beach
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
626 students 25:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
555 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Alta Vista Elementary
Standard public school
547 students 26:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
476 students 28:1 students per teacher
Tulita Elementary
Standard public school
443 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Birney Elementary
Standard public school
432 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~776 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary
How many students attend Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has 776 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Redondo Beach, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is 25.9:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 65% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Elementary?
15.9% of students at Washington Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Washington Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 37.2% of enrollment, in Redondo Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington Elementary rank among elementary schools in Redondo Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Redondo Beach, 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 Redondo Beach on the city page.
Is Washington Elementary a good school?
Washington Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Redondo Beach Unified?
Besides Washington Elementary, Redondo Beach Unified also operates Redondo Union High (2,921 students), Adams Middle (1,165 students), and Parras (Nick G.) Middle (1,031 students). See the Redondo Beach Unified district page for the complete list.
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