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Washington Colony Elementary

130 East Lincoln Ave., Fresno, CA, 93706

About Washington Colony Elementary

Washington Colony Elementary School is located at 130 East Lincoln Avenue in the Washington Colony area of Fresno, California. The school serves grades K through 8 with an enrollment of about 434 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 19:1. About 35% of students are proficient in math, and roughly 35% are proficient in reading on recent state assessments. The gender mix is approximately 53% male and 47% female. The campus has a close, friendly feel, with teachers and students who know each other well. Families are involved and care about the school. There's a focus on positive study habits and respectful behavior, which helps kids grow. Homes near the school usually cost between $260,000 and $420,000. They’re close to stores, parks, and public transit, and it’s not far to get to school. Parents say teachers pay attention to their questions, keep them updated on how their kids are doing, and help them support learning at home. With good results and ongoing efforts to improve, Washington Colony Elementary School is working hard to become one of the top elementary schools in California.

Washington Colony Elementary Contact Information

Address

130 East Lincoln Ave., Fresno, CA, 93706

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Phone

(559) 233-0706

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 35%
Reading 35%
State average proficiency is 35% in Math and 35% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
434
Total Students
TOP 2707 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Washington Colony Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM - 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 4.15%
Asian 3.46%
Hispanic 90.78%
Black 0.69%
Two+ Races 0.46%
Native Am. 0.46%
White
4.15%
Asian
3.46%
Hispanic
90.78%
Black
0.69%
Two+ Races
0.46%
Native Am.
0.46%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 434
47.24%
205 Female
52.76%
229 Male

Student Population

434 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

434 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Washington Colony Elementary School is currently on winter break. The break remains in effect through January 2, 2026, with no regular classes in session during this period. The closure follows the district’s scheduled winter holiday calendar.

FAQ

Q1. How does Washington Colony Elementary share updates with families?

Ans. Updates are shared with you through district-approved emails, calls, and official school postings.

Q2. Who manages daily school operations?

Ans. Daily school operations are managed by administrators working within district policies.

Q3. How does the school reinforce positive student behavior?

Ans. Positive behavior is reinforced through clear expectations, daily routines, and consistent staff supervision.

Q4. How are safety practices handled on campus?

Ans. Safety practices follow district requirements with supervision and regular routines.

Q5. How do families receive school-wide announcements?

Ans. School-wide announcements are delivered to you through district communication systems and school notices.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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