Harrington Elementary School

100 S First
Harrington, WA 99134
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 75 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Harrington 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 75 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Harrington Elementary School's student population of 75 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
75 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

Harrington 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 Harrington Elementary School is 0.26, 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)
#1463 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(18-19)
30-39%
50%
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(18-19)
50-59%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
n/a
9%
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Hispanic
3%
25%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
86%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.26
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Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
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 Harrington Elementary School's ranking?
Harrington Elementary School is ranked #1463 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Harrington Elementary School?
75 students attend Harrington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Harrington Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrington Elementary School?
Harrington Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Harrington Elementary School offer ?
Harrington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Harrington Elementary School part of?
Harrington Elementary School is part of Harrington School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 75 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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