Very Good
#2844 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 30% in state
Based on limited data
Washington Elementary
Elementary School · Mendota Unified · Mendota, CA
A Mendota Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 1st.
115 McCabe Ave., Mendota, CA 93640
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on CA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Washington Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,367/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mendota), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,042
Median home value
$255,000
Median rent
$841/mo
College educated
4.5%
Homeownership
45.5%
Poverty rate
30%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93640; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mendota ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 844 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mendota Unified
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,730NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Washington Elementary is listed in Mendota Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington Elementary
Washington Elementary is a public elementary school in Mendota, CA, part of Mendota Unified, serving approximately 413 students in grades Kindergarten-1st with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,844 of 9,539 schools in CA. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington Elementary
What grades does Washington Elementary serve?
Washington Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 1st.
How many students attend Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 413 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington Elementary rank in CA?
Washington Elementary ranks #2,844 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Washington Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Washington Elementary a charter school?
No, Washington Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washington Elementary a Title I school?
No, Washington Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington Elementary?
98.3% of students at Washington Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 1st
- Enrollment
- 413
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (559) 655-4365
- Area population (ZIP 93640)
- 14,507
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 27.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93640; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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