Enrollment
421
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glendora, CA
Washington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060819000806
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Glendora · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.1:1
- large classes for California
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Glendora, CA.
School address
District: Charter Oak Unified · California
NCES ID 060819000806 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-15% 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 Glendora, California, enrolling 421 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.1:1 is larger than about 93% of California schools and 31% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 421 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,303 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #219.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and White (16%) (diversity index 52/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Glendora's elementary schools, it stands alongside La Fetra Elementary (613 students): Washington Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.1:1 vs 27.9:1).
Charter Oak Unified also operates Charter Oak High (1,259 students) and Royal Oak Middle (610 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 | 28.1:1 | ▲ 31% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▼ 15% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
28.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in California - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$15,505
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 66.3%
White 15.7%
Asian 11.2%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, 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 Charter Oak Unified, which includes Washington Elementary.
$15,505
Per student
-6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.2%
State 55.5%
Federal 16.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Oak High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Royal Oak Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedargrove Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Badillo Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glen Oak Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Glendora
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
La Fetra Elementary
Standard public school
613 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Cullen Elementary
Standard public school
569 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Stanton Elementary
Standard public school
551 students 24:1 students per teacher
Sellers Elementary
Standard public school
545 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Sutherland Elementary
Standard public school
488 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Willow Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 21.6:1 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 (~421 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary
How many students attend Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has 421 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glendora, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is 28.1:1, which is 31% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 79% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Elementary?
46.9% 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 66.3% of enrollment, in Glendora, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Glendora?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Glendora, 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 Glendora on the city page.
Is Washington Elementary a good school?
Washington Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of 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 Charter Oak Unified?
Besides Washington Elementary, Charter Oak Unified also operates Charter Oak High (1,259 students), Royal Oak Middle (610 students), and Cedargrove Elementary (569 students). See the Charter Oak Unified district page for the complete list.
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