Enrollment
401
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Gabriel, CA
Washington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063442500585
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in San Gabriel · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- students per teacher
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in San Gabriel, CA.
School address
District: San Gabriel Unified · California
NCES ID 063442500585 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-16% 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 mid-sized elementary school in San Gabriel, California, enrolling 401 students.
At 22.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 401 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,228 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #473.
Its student body is led by Asian (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (43%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 401 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among San Gabriel's elementary schools, it stands alongside Emperor Elementary (650 students): Washington Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.3:1 vs 28.3:1).
San Gabriel Unified also operates Gabrielino High (1,438 students) and Jefferson Middle (1,013 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▼ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 56% in California - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$16,355
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
Asian 45.9%
Hispanic or Latino 42.6%
Two or More 6.5%
White 3.2%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Washington Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Gabriel Unified, which includes Washington Elementary.
$16,355
Per student
-1%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.6%
State 54.1%
Federal 13.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabrielino High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Similar size | Higher 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
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in San Gabriel
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Emperor Elementary
Standard public school
650 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary
Standard public school
618 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
379 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
365 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Dewey Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
341 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Coolidge Elementary
Standard public school
232 students 21.1:1 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 (~401 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary
How many students attend Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has 401 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Gabriel, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is 22.3:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Elementary?
46.6% 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 Asian at 45.9% of enrollment, in San Gabriel, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Gabriel?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in San Gabriel, 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 San Gabriel on the city page.
Is Washington Elementary a good school?
Washington Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 San Gabriel Unified?
Besides Washington Elementary, San Gabriel Unified also operates Gabrielino High (1,438 students), Jefferson Middle (1,013 students), and Mckinley Elementary (618 students). See the San Gabriel Unified district page for the complete list.
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