- Washington Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than La Merced Elementary (537.3:1 vs. 438.7:1).
- Washington Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than La Merced Elementary (234 vs. 183).
- Washington Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than La Merced Elementary (16 vs. 6).
- Source Data Limit: 5 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Washington Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than La Merced Elementary (234 vs. 183).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Washington Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than La Merced Elementary (16 vs. 6).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Washington Elementary reported a higher violent incidents than La Merced Elementary (2 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Washington Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than La Merced Elementary (537.3:1 vs. 438.7:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
9 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
La Merced Elementary
$22,855.08
Washington Elementary
$22,855.08
Local revenue share
La Merced Elementary
24.8%
Washington Elementary
24.8%
State revenue share
La Merced Elementary
64.9%
Washington Elementary
64.9%
Federal revenue share
La Merced Elementary
10.3%
Washington Elementary
10.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
La Merced Elementary
29.1%
Washington Elementary
29.1%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Poverty rate
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Unemployment rate
Los Angeles County
5.8%
Los Angeles County
5.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.