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Ellensburg School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,273 students in Ellensburg School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Ellensburg School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
3,273 Students
1,081,849 Students
# Teachers
189 Teachers
63,220 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Ellensburg School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 300 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#145 out of 306 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)47%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55%
61%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)92%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.68
# American Indian Students
24 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
57 Students
92,008 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
741 Students
273,267 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
25%
# Black Students
35 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,274 Students
539,033 Students
% White Students
69%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
133 Students
95,978 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
38
19,133
# Students in K Grade:
231
78,032
# Students in 1st Grade:
240
74,636
# Students in 2nd Grade:
220
78,568
# Students in 3rd Grade:
243
79,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
252
78,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
251
79,997
# Students in 6th Grade:
253
80,030
# Students in 7th Grade:
253
83,057
# Students in 8th Grade:
259
85,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
265
87,205
# Students in 10th Grade:
239
84,558
# Students in 11th Grade:
236
82,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
293
90,835
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,394 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,373 is higher than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$90 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,394
$19,148
Spending / Student
$27,373
$19,607
Best Ellensburg School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ellensburg High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1203 E Capitol
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8300
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 967 students
Rank: #22.
Mt. Stuart Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1701 N. Cora St
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8400
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8400
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #33.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1508 E 3rd
Moxee, WA 98936
(509) 925-7316
Moxee, WA 98936
(509) 925-7316
Grades: K-5
| 527 students
Rank: #44.
Morgan Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 E First
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8200
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 752 students
Rank: #55.
K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Ruby Street
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8181
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8181
Grades: 1-12
| 86 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2100 N. Cora
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8050
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8050
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
Special Education School
705 W 15th
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8117
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8117
Grades: PK
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ellensburg School District?
Ellensburg School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,273 students.
What is the rank of Ellensburg School District?
Ellensburg School District is ranked #81 out of 300 school districts in Washington (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2018-2019 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ellensburg School District?
69% of Ellensburg School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ellensburg School District?
Ellensburg School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Ellensburg School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,373 is higher than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
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