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#8602 of 9,539 schools in CA

Washington Elementary

Elementary School · Santa Ana Unified · Santa Ana, CA

A Santa Ana Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

910 West Anahurst Pl., Santa Ana, CA 92707

  • Math 19% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 30% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-26.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.6 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.1:1
District spending per student$22,309
Chronic Absenteeism35%

Students at Washington Elementary score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency19%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency30%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2024.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
63%
ELA
48%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
48%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
46%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
21%
ELA
18%
2015
Math
23%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
26%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
21%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
21%
2022
Math
19%
ELA
21%
2024
Math
19%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

86.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

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. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 44Some Transit
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,203/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Ana), 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

$99,491

Median home value

$635,600

Median rent

$2,141/mo

College educated

16.8%

Homeownership

48.6%

Poverty rate

8.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92707; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Manuel Esqueda ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.4K–80.4 mi897Compare →
Thomas A. Edison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.3K–50.7 mi345Compare →
Jefferson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.0K–50.8 mi609Compare →
Monroe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.0K–50.8 mi237Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Santa Ana Unified

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#47 of 51
District spending per student
$22,309NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Washington Elementary is listed in Santa Ana Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Washington Elementary

Washington Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Ana, CA, part of Santa Ana Unified, serving approximately 528 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #8,602 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Washington Elementary

What grades does Washington Elementary serve?

Washington Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Washington Elementary?

Washington Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 528 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is 21.1:1. 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 #8,602 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Washington Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Washington Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Washington Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

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?

86.2% 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 – 5th
Enrollment
528
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.0%
Area population (ZIP 92707)
59,213
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
32.8
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.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 92707; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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