Is Washington Open Elementary a good school?

Yes! Washington Open Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 225 th of 5862 California elementary schools.

How many students attend Washington Open Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 334 students attended Washington Open Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Washington Open Elementary?

Students at Washington Open Elementary are 36% White, 35% Asian, 16% Two or more races, 13% Hispanic.

Washington Open Elementary

Summary:

Washington Open Elementary is a public elementary school located in Santa Clara, California, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 309 students. The school is part of the Santa Clara Unified School District, which is ranked 406 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Washington Open Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently ranking among the top 5% of Washington Open Elementary California elementary schools in both English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics. The school's performance is particularly impressive when compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Central Park Elementary and Millikin Elementary, which also perform well but not to the same degree as Washington Open. Millikin Elementary, ranked 17th out of 5,862 California elementary schools, is the only nearby school that comes close to matching Washington Open's academic achievements.

While Washington Open Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, some nearby schools, such as Luther Burbank Elementary (82.94%) and Scott Lane Elementary (71.21%), serve a significantly higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. This suggests that Washington Open may be able to provide additional resources and support to help close the achievement gap for these students. Additionally, Washington Open Elementary's low chronic absenteeism rates, particularly in comparison to nearby schools, indicate a high level of student engagement and a strong commitment to attendance.

Detail:

Public K-5

270 Washington Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95050-5950

(408) 423-3900

District: Santa Clara Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
225^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,073

Student/teacher ratio: 22.2

Number of students: 334

Racial breakdown:

White:

35.6%

Asian:

35.0%

Two or more races:

15.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Washington Open Elementary ranks better than 96.2% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 3^rd among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Santa Clara Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.37. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Washington Open Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (35.6%), Asian (35%), two or more races (15.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 7.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Open Elementary is 22.2. 13 elementary schools in the Santa Clara Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Washington Open Elementary employs 15 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Open Elementary is $10,073. 10 elementary schools in the Santa Clara Unified School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington Open Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Open Elementary 225^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Washington Open Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

Asian students:

White students:

Santa Clara Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Clara Unified 406^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Washington Open Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Washington Open Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	82.26	822^nd	4809	82.9%
2005	81.26	876^th	4822	81.8%
2006	81.10	919^th	4818	80.9%
2007	85.92	714^th	5113	86.0%
2008	87.29	645^th	5113	87.4%
2009	91.31	402^nd	5193	92.3%
2010	80.78	970^th	5314	81.7%
2011	83.82	797^th	5377	85.2%
2012	75.48	1245^th	5390	76.9%
2013	87.12	639^th	5530	88.4%
2015	96.20	257^th	5611	95.4%
2016	91.59	522^nd	5614	90.7%
2017	97.17	159^th	5692	97.2%
2018	91.19	561^st	5662	90.1%
2019	93.38	411^th	5789	92.9%
2022	92.59	552^nd	5883	90.6%
2023	93.52	469^th	5874	92.0%
2024	96.37	225^th	5862	96.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Washington Open Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	99.37	25^th	2420	99.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Washington Open Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	91.69	464^th	5413	91.4%
2019	95.35	204^th	5492	96.3%
2022	92.00	513^th	5635	90.9%
2023	89.50	659^th	5617	88.3%
2024	95.60	238^th	5605	95.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Washington Open Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	88.92	631^st	5431	88.4%
2019	87.99	689^th	5510	87.5%
2022	90.37	604^th	5663	89.3%
2023	94.20	358^th	5650	93.7%
2024	95.19	261^st	5636	95.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Washington Open Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	67.51	432^nd	1149	62.4%
2022	74.38	292^nd	1154	74.7%
2023	78.12	195^th	1190	83.6%
2024	78.28	209^th	1203	82.6%

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Rank History for White students at Washington Open Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	74.23	670^th	2737	75.5%
2019	79.34	485^th	2834	82.9%
2022	73.19	692^nd	2726	74.6%
2023	75.97	584^th	2662	78.1%
2024	80.40	405^th	2647	84.7%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Washington Open Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1997	270	3	41	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	349
1998	258	6	42	41	2	n/a	n/a	0	349
1999	253	6	45	43	2	n/a	n/a	0	349
2000	239	7	56	45	0	n/a	n/a	0	347
2001	227	8	52	50	4	n/a	n/a	2	343
2002	217	8	44	34	2	n/a	n/a	44	349
2003	217	8	44	34	2	n/a	n/a	44	349
2004	234	6	38	37	3	n/a	n/a	35	353
2005	226	4	34	32	4	n/a	n/a	47	347
2006	231	5	35	32	3	n/a	n/a	49	355
2007	216	9	40	36	3	n/a	n/a	51	355
2008	195	7	41	35	4	n/a	n/a	0	282
2009	212	6	40	28	4	1	62	0	353
2010	202	8	45	39	3	0	50	0	347
2011	200	10	56	41	3	1	47	0	358
2012	189	10	61	37	3	3	47	0	350
2013	197	6	64	43	3	2	42	0	357
2014	195	9	75	49	1	2	38	0	369
2015	185	9	68	51	2	2	38	0	355
2016	167	9	81	51	1	2	34	0	345
2017	163	7	81	47	0	2	29	0	329
2018	163	6	81	47	0	1	32	0	330
2019	158	8	81	45	0	1	38	0	331
2020	145	5	99	49	0	0	37	0	335
2021	126	2	120	45	0	0	46	0	339
2022	108	1	111	41	2	0	48	0	311
2023	110	2	109	40	0	0	48	0	309
2024	119	3	117	43	0	0	52	0	334

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Washington Open Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	349	15.2	23.0	4.3
1998	349	14.0	24.9	6.3
1999	349	16.0	21.8	5.2
2000	347	17.0	20.4	2.6
2001	343	16.0	21.4	1.2
2002	349	17.4	20.1	7.5
2003	349	17.4	20.1	7.5
2004	353	17.3	20.4	8.8
2005	347	17.0	20.4	7.7
2006	355	16.0	22.2	7.8
2007	355	16.0	22.2	6.3
2008	282	18.4	15.3	7.8
2009	353	16.5	20.2	6.8
2010	347	16.9	20.5	8.4
2011	358	n/a	n/a	9.5
2012	350	12.2	28.5	0.9
2013	357	12.5	28.5	7
2014	369	12.1	30.4	8.1
2015	355	12.0	29.5	10.7
2016	345	11.0	31.3	9.9
2017	329	11.1	29.6	5.8
2018	330	11.1	29.7	10
2019	331	12.1	27.3	7.6
2020	335	n/a	n/a	6.3
2021	339	15.5	21.8	9.1
2022	311	15.5	20.0	7.4
2023	309	16.0	19.3	11
2024	334	15.0	22.2	7.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Washington Open Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	349	15.2	23.0	4.3
1998	349	14.0	24.9	6.3
1999	349	16.0	21.8	5.2
2000	347	17.0	20.4	2.6
2001	343	16.0	21.4	1.2
2002	349	17.4	20.1	7.5
2003	349	17.4	20.1	7.5
2004	353	17.3	20.4	8.8
2005	347	17.0	20.4	7.7
2006	355	16.0	22.2	7.8
2007	355	16.0	22.2	6.3
2008	282	18.4	15.3	7.8
2009	353	16.5	20.2	6.8
2010	347	16.9	20.5	8.4
2011	358	n/a	n/a	9.5
2012	350	12.2	28.5	0.9
2013	357	12.5	28.5	7
2014	369	12.1	30.4	8.1
2015	355	12.0	29.5	10.7
2016	345	11.0	31.3	9.9
2017	329	11.1	29.6	5.8
2018	330	11.1	29.7	10
2019	331	12.1	27.3	7.6
2020	335	n/a	n/a	6.3
2021	339	15.5	21.8	9.1
2022	311	15.5	20.0	7.4
2023	309	16.0	19.3	11
2024	334	15.0	22.2	7.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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