- Enrollment
- 2,510
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Leandro, CA
Washington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063468005843
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 11
- elementary schools in San Leandro · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- students per teacher
- 52.7%
- 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 #5 of 11 elementary schools in San Leandro, CA.
School address
District: San Leandro Unified · California
NCES ID 063468005843 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Washington Elementary held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 063468005843 · San Leandro, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 20.2:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: San Leandro High (2,510 students)
Washington Elementary held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 19.0 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
- San Leandro Hi
San Leandro High
2,510 students
- John Muir Midd 969
John Muir Middle
969 students
- Bancroft Middl 948
Bancroft Middle
948 students
- Halkin Element 724
Halkin Elementary
724 students
- Madison Elemen 694
Madison Elementary
694 students
- This school 425
Washington Elementary
425 students
What this shows Washington Elementary reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Elementary compares
Washington Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▼ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in California - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.8%
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
$17,487
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.4%
White 12.0%
Asian 8.7%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Washington Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Leandro Unified reports $17,487 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Leandro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Muir Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bancroft Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Halkin Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in San Leandro
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Halkin Elementary
Standard public school
724 students 25:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
694 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
551 students 23:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
524 students 25:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary
Standard public school
454 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Monroe Elementary
Standard public school
410 students 21.6:1 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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary
How many students attend Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has 425 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Leandro, CA. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is 20.2:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Elementary?
52.7% 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 63.4% of enrollment, in San Leandro, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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 Leandro?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #5 of 11 elementary schools in San Leandro, 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 Leandro on the city page.
What other schools are in San Leandro Unified?
Besides Washington Elementary, San Leandro Unified also operates San Leandro High (2,510 students), John Muir Middle (969 students), and Bancroft Middle (948 students). See the San Leandro Unified district page for the complete list.