Fidalgo Elementary School

13590 Gibralter Road
Anacortes, WA 98221
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 325 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Fidalgo Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 20% in WA
  • : 79% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fidalgo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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School Overview

Fidalgo Elementary School's student population of 325 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
325 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Fidalgo Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fidalgo Elementary School is 0.43, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#250 out of 2052 schools
(Top 20%)
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(18-19)
79%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fidalgo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
72%
61%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fidalgo Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
2%
9%
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Hispanic
13%
25%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
74%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.43
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Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fidalgo Elementary School's ranking?
Fidalgo Elementary School is ranked #250 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Fidalgo Elementary School often compared to?
Fidalgo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Island View Elementary School, Mount Erie Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Fidalgo Elementary School?
325 students attend Fidalgo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Fidalgo Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fidalgo Elementary School?
Fidalgo Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Fidalgo Elementary School offer ?
Fidalgo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Fidalgo Elementary School part of?
Fidalgo Elementary School is part of Anacortes School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 79% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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