Washington Elementary School

Unique murals edge the gates of Washington Elementary School in Little Italy.

A look at the main office at Washington Elementary School in Little Italy.

Murals decorate the exterior of Washington Elementary School in Little Italy.

Washington Elementary in Little Italy fosters academic excellence in its students.

Washington Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

1789 State St, San Diego, CA

Little Italy Neighborhood

San Diego Unified School District

257 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
David Crum

Student Teacher Ratio
21:1

Math Proficiency
22%

Reading Proficiency
32%

C+

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

32%

Math Proficiency

22%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

21:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

362:1

Student Diversity

Male

50.6%

Female

49.4%

Hispanic

57.6%

Two or more races

12.8%

White

11.7%

Black

11.7%

Asian or Pacific Islander

4.3%

Native American

1.6%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

2.0 parent

5/15/2025

The Principal at Washington Elementary is not supportive and understanding of children with special needs, he just wants to get rid of them and send them off to a different school rather than help them and meet their needs. Special education teacher Miss Kari Topzand is great but the school overall...

5.0 parent

3/20/2025

I am thrilled with my children’s’ experience at Washington. The principal knows every students’ name. There are so many faculty and staff at Washington who care about my kids. I’m amazed at how much my daughters have learned at Washington. The after school clubs and aftercare are fabulous too. My da...

5.0 parent

8/13/2024

amazing personal super clean class green area

5.0 parent

10/25/2022

They have a wonderful staff! There are great efforts made by teachers to keep children motivated and encouraged to learn. They have a lovely little garden, great clubs and are good communicators! This small STEM school has such a great sense of community in Little Italy!

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% Renters

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Average Household Income

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Washington Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in San Diego, CA and is served by the San Diego Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 257 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Washington Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $743,105. Discover additional schools in the area, like San Diego High School, Garfield High School, East Village Middle College High School, and more. Learn more about what San Diego has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Washington Elementary School.

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