Very rude teachers but very nice principal. Today this girl…read morestarted hitting me I self defended myself my teacher saw but she didn't say anything. when I hit the girl back teacher got mad I was the one that got in trouble for self defending myself. My friend asked a question to the teacher. The teacher shouted "use your brain" all of this was in the Japanese class. so over all I do not recommend this school I wish i could rate this school 0 stars

The ongoing issue of bullying at that location is concerning, and the administration's…read moreunprofessional conduct in the office is alarming. Parking facilities are inadequate. Parents are often forced to park in unauthorized areas, causing obstruction. There are no designated pick-up lanes for parents. This school's decision not to host a graduation ceremony for kindergarten students is worth mentioning and is very disappointing. LAUSD needs to take prompt action! Zero stars.

It's a decent school. All my kids go here. Most of the teachers are caring and take the time to…read moretalk to you. The principal....thats another story. Try to catch her if you see her out and about.

I have been having a very unpleasant experience with this school. This isn't my children's home…read moreschool thankfully but it is their summer school. Therefore I would have expected better attitude from all the staff. They are rude along with the principal. Asking them a simple question seems nearly impossible, the lady seemed fustrated with all the parents. Drop offs as well they dont open the gates until 8 so have all the students and parents waiting. Got a call my student wasn't enrolled and then that she was. Very unorganized, summer school shouldn't be held at this school.

My child is autistic & ever since she was enrolled in preschool at eucalyptus elementary she's been…read morethriving. She got transferred to York & honestly it's been a game changer for her she's meeting all of her milestones & goals & she's speaking more than she was ever going to according to the WRC psychologist. My son is in general ed & he loves this school we would love to stay in this district forever this is the best district with any kid! No doubt

my experience @kornblum elementary wasn't a pleasant one. mz.hillard i beleieve her name was-she…read morewas considerate, helpful, respectful and gave excellent customer service. THE OFFICE MANAGER....everyone has their own experience with others. everyone is entitled to a bad day. as a community worker myself AND a business owner she definitely is need for more "people skills".

If you are considering the Spanish Dual Immersion program at Washington Elementary, I encourage you…read moreto carefully research the program and speak with current and former families before making a decision. My children entered the program as native Spanish speakers, and we speak Spanish at home. We considered them fluent when they enrolled and hoped the program would provide a rich bilingual environment where both native speakers and English learners could benefit from one another. Unfortunately, our experience has been disappointing. Over the years, we have observed a decline in the number of native Spanish-speaking students participating in the program, which has made it feel less balanced and less mutually beneficial than we originally expected. As native speakers, my children were often expected to support classmates who were learning Spanish, which sometimes created additional pressure rather than allowing them to focus on their own growth and learning. We also felt that classroom placements were not always equitable and that our children did not have the same opportunities to learn from some of the more experienced teachers in the program. The biggest concern for our family has been the social and emotional experience. While every family's experience will be different, our children faced significant challenges that at times made us question whether the program was the right fit for them. We believe all students, especially native speakers who are essential to the success of a dual immersion program, deserve a supportive environment where they feel safe, valued, and able to thrive. After exploring other Dual Immersion programs in neighboring districts, I believe there are stronger options available that provide a more supportive environment for native Spanish-speaking students and their families. I would encourage parents to research multiple programs, visit campuses, and ask detailed questions before making a decision. I share this review not because I oppose bilingual education, in fact, I strongly support it. because I believe families deserve a complete picture of the program. Ask questions about native-speaker representation, classroom placement practices, teacher experience, student retention, and social-emotional support before enrolling.

I like Washington Elementary and love the staff / faculty and educational programs that includes…read morewhat I'd maybe call extracurricular activities beyond the classroom. The culture teaches the students the importance of proactive respect and passion for education. I read some of the not-so-kind Yelp reviews and also compared Washington to other RBUSD elementary schools (discussing with my peers), so wanted to write up a debatable rebuttal. Where Washington falls short is, what truly makes a school extraordinary is not only just the staff/faculty but that sense of community and parent participation as well as support by/from local businesses. I feel the parents of Washington students are for the most part, non-contributing as volunteers nor supporters beyond dropping their kids off and picking them up. It feels like the PTA has a half dozen or so very passionate members. The school supposed to have enrollment of 800-850 students annually for grades K-5 and let's say there's a blend of traditional 2 parent families as well as single parents or parents of multiple siblings who attend the school That might come out to a potential of 1,200-1,500+ parents/adults (also factoring in possibly grandparents/relatives who take an active interest in their family students at the school). It feels like there's maybe about a 5-10% active engagement/involvement by any parents (60-150) with the potential to contribute time (or even donated money) to the school. That leaves over 90% seemingly doing absolutely nothing. I could be wrong, but probably am not that far off from the reality of the statistics. Sure, they'll show up for free events, but how many every volunteer? It seems like the same generous volunteers are spread thin repeatedly helping out. So, in one breath it's easy for a parent to be critical of a school of falling short of their expectations, but if you look at putting the UNITY in CommUNITY and notion of "It takes a village..." to make Washington the best school it can be for their students, then reflectively, those who whine and complain might need a mirror to see who's to share in any blame of non-support to make it the best school it can be. I've had awesome experiences with the front office, teachers and all faculty members. I feel the PTA does the best they can do with the limited resources they have in those willing to pitch in. I know it's hard for working parents to carve out time or with a tight economy in a public school to find extra money to donate, so there's not easy solutions... but if you're being critical and complaining without doing anything, you become more part of the problem than a constructive component of the solution. The Washington Explorers are great and that's why I have a * * * * * Five Star review with the context of the issues that are outside of the school's control that could be improved to make the school level-up to it's most awesome potential.

I've had multiple interactions with Mrs. Cola in the school office, and unfortunately, each one has…read morebeen unpleasant. Her tone on the phone is consistently dry, dismissive, and comes across as rude--like answering basic questions is an inconvenience. As a parent, it's frustrating to feel talked down to when simply trying to support my child. Front office staff set the tone for the entire school, and this kind of communication reflects poorly on the environment. I strongly urge management to address this behavior and speak with her about maintaining a more respectful and professional tone when dealing with parents. A simple shift in attitude would make a big difference. That said, the rest of the staff and teachers at the school have been wonderful--kind, supportive, and genuinely invested in the students. Our experiences with them have been consistently positive, which makes this contrast even more noticeable.

There is lots of fights, tons of bullying and the people in the main office are rude, and when…read morethere is a fight, they don't make a huge deal about it.

I'll start by saying this is not a safe place for your child to go they will not be protected. This…read moreis my daughters first year here and she's had other kids put their hands on her 6 times already (not including the name calls)and every time I've tried to get to the bottom of it the principal Dr. LaTanya Reeves is ALWAYS in a meeting. Once she finally decides to respond it's "I'm going to investigate and parents need to teach their kids not to hit back and have them tell the teacher." Well my daughter has constantly done that and was just pushed into a bush again by the same child that's been putting her hands on her and tearing up my daughter property. Telling me that lausd not wanting to do ieps and get therapy for these other kids is not an excuse for my child being physically and mentally harmed. Also this school needs to do better with contacting THE PARENT FIRST. There is no reason the grandparents are called first and the parent was never notified nor does the staff ever have an idea about what's going on.

Theres a few great teachers and staff, but unfortunately there's a lot of changes that needs to be…read moremade.

My son had a volleyball game on 3/17/26 at Lawndale HS. There's construction happening on campus so…read moreit was confusing on how to get to the gym. When we finally arrived where the gym was, the doors were locked so we had to ask security to let us in. The gym itself is nice, clean and updated. They had plenty of room for spectators and athletes as well. Nice campus and gym.

Very enjoyable school. Also Quandale Dingle is a really nice person and treated me with respect…read moregive him a raise! good school!

I came here 8 years ago i loved it sadly i moved before i could get to 3rd, i still remember this…read moreamazing teacher in my kinder year mrs popajones i wish i spent my last years there! Overall amazing school

Good school I been there and I love the school and the safe they are so safe and you will have a…read moregood time there