Washington Elementary School

Washington Elementary School in Lorain has about 360 students and serve PreK–5th grade, with 20 full time teachers- an 18:1 student-teacher ratio. Recent assessments show around 36% proficiency rates in math, and 44% proficiency scores in reading, both below the Ohio average of 52% and 60%, respectively. The students come from several racial and ethnic backgrounds: approximately 46% Hispanic, 32% White, 16% Black, and 6% multiracial; with around 90% of students qualifying for free or reduced price meal programs. The professional staff and personnel include counselors, reading interventionists, ESL specialists, and 10 support aides. Attendance was around an average of 92%, similar to each of the school districts attendance norms. The Lorain City School District covers 41 square miles, employs about 1,200 total employees. The median home price for Lorain County as of Summer 2023 was around $175,000.

For the 2025-2026 school year, Washington Elementary announced a "Titan Friday" event, where students were encouraged to wear the school colors of blue, gray, and white.