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Washington Elementary

100 Oak St., San Jose, CA, 95110

About Washington Elementary

Washington Elementary is a public school in San Jose, California, which is a big city. It is for students in grades K–5.There are 344 students at the school, and the student-teacher ratio is about 20:1, which is a little better than the district average. There are 17 full-time teachers and one full-time school counselor who help keep students healthy and teach them. The student body is made up of 53% boys and 47% girls. 85% of the students come from families that don't make much money.At the school, there are a lot of different kinds of people. Most of the students are minorities, and most of them are Hispanic. Washington Elementary has a core curriculum based on standards and extra programs that help kids learn how to read, write, and do math. They also help kids improve their social and emotional skills. Family involvement and activities that focus on the community are also very important for the school environment.Recent tests given by the state show that 22% of students are good at math and 27% are good at reading. The district says that the amount of money it gets for each student is correct, and it helps pay for core classes and other activities.

Washington Elementary Contact Information

Address

100 Oak St., San Jose, CA, 95110

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Phone

(408) 535-6261

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Website

sjusd.org

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 27%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 27% in Reading.
17
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
344
Total Students
$104198
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4185 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Washington 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
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM to 2:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 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 0.58%
Asian 0.58%
Hispanic 96.8%
Black 0.87%
Two+ Races 0.87%
Native Am. 0.29%
White
0.58%
Asian
0.58%
Hispanic
96.8%
Black
0.87%
Two+ Races
0.87%
Native Am.
0.29%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 344
46.8%
161 Female
53.2%
183 Male

Student Population

344 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

344 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Washington Elementary in San Jose, California, is getting ready for winter break by spreading holiday cheer! The school is dedicated to creating a safe space where students can do well in school and in life. The school has also held family-centered events that welcomed parents and caregivers to campus. These events helped build relationships and made the school a more welcoming and supportive place.

Because the school puts so much effort into creating a safe and welcoming environment, it has become known as a great place to learn and grow. Washington Elementary is getting students ready for success in a world that is becoming more global by focusing on 21st-century skills. The school's community is coming together to help students, making it a place where they can learn and grow.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of things help kids make friends?

Ans. Students can learn how to work together, talk to each other, and make friends through group projects, classroom discussions, and school events.

Q2. How does the school get families involved?

Ans. Families are encouraged to get involved through school programs, events, and regular communication with teachers and staff.

Q3. What skills do students need to work on?

Ans. The school teaches students to be responsible, respectful, and curious in order to help them do well in school and in life.

Q4. What kind of education does The School offer?

Ans. The School stresses learning that is balanced and helps students grow academically, creatively, and personally.

Q5. How do teachers get students to join in on class?

Ans. Teachers keep students interested and involved by having discussions, doing hands-on activities, and having lessons that are interactive.

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

PS

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

WR

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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