Washington Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Santa Barbara, California 93109 · Santa Barbara Unified
#679 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#9616 of 50,301 nationally
About Washington Elementary
Washington Elementary is a public elementary located in Santa Barbara, in the Santa Barbara Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 477 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 72.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 679th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (84th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 477.
There are 28 schools in Santa Barbara; Washington Elementary ranks 6th of 25 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)71%
- Reading proficiency (30%)71%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)41.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Washington Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Washington Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara · Charter other · Grades K–12
74 students · 415 m away
Monroe Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
315 students · 1.1 km away
Harding University Partnership
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
364 students · 2.0 km away
McKinley Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
293 students · 2.0 km away
Santa Barbara Community Academy
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
221 students · 2.9 km away
La Cumbre Junior High
Santa Barbara · Public middle · Grades 7–8
426 students · 2.9 km away
Adams Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
469 students · 4.0 km away
Santa Barbara Senior High
Santa Barbara · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,924 students · 4.2 km away
Santa Barbara Junior High
Santa Barbara · Public middle · Grades 7–8
512 students · 4.3 km away
Roosevelt Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
463 students · 4.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
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477 students
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477 students
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477 students
Morningside
Delano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
477 students
Eden Gardens Elementary
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477 students
John R. Peterson Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Washington Elementary a good school?
Washington Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 72.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #679 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Washington Elementary rank in California?
Washington Elementary ranks #679 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #9616 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary had 477 students in 2025.
Is Washington Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Washington Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Washington Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Washington Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.