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Washington Elementary School (Closed 2006)

581 61st St.
Oakland, CA 94609
Washington Elementary School serves 160 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
160 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
7%
56%
Black
91%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
160 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Washington Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Oakland Unified School District.

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