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Washington Elementary School

1599 Fifth St.
Mendota, CA 93640
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Washington Elementary School serves 413 students in grades Kindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 413 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Washington Elementary School's student population of 413 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
413 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1950
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
5 acres

School Rankings

The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
99%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Little Aztecs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
413 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Washington Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Mendota Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 413 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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