Serving 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Darrington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Darrington Elementary School's student population of 302 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Darrington Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Darrington Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1200 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
10%
25%
Black
n/a
5%
White
75%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Darrington Elementary School's ranking?
Darrington Elementary School is ranked #1200 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Darrington Elementary School?
302 students attend Darrington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Darrington Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Darrington Elementary School?
Darrington Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Darrington Elementary School offer ?
Darrington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Darrington Elementary School part of?
Darrington Elementary School is part of Darrington School District.
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