- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Washington Elementary shrank from 483 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 063442500585 · San Gabriel, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 22.3:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Gabrielino High (1,438 students)
Washington Elementary shrank from 483 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Washington Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gabrielino Hig
Gabrielino High
1,438 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle
1,013 students
- Mckinley Eleme
Mckinley Elementary
618 students
- This school 401
Washington Elementary
401 students
- Wilson Element 379
Wilson Elementary
379 students
- Roosevelt Elem 365
Roosevelt Elementary
365 students
What this shows Washington Elementary reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Elementary compares
Washington Elementary 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$18,009
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for San Gabriel Unified reports $18,009 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,013
- 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
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 (~401 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), down 25.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.