Washington Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 · Wake County Schools
#116 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#9215 of 50,301 nationally
About Washington Elementary
Washington Elementary is a public elementary located in Raleigh, in the Wake County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 514 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 116th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (69th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 514.
There are 93 schools in Raleigh; Washington Elementary ranks 18th of 93 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)59%
- Reading proficiency (30%)60%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)28.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.9
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
- 514
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 59%
- 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).
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Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy
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Hunter Elementary
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Wiley Elementary
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Fuller Elementary
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545 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
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Frequently asked questions
Is Washington Elementary a good school?
Washington Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 73.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #116 of 1,457 in North Carolina. 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 North Carolina?
Washington Elementary ranks #116 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #9215 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary had 514 students in 2025.
Is Washington Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Washington Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. 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.