Palouse Elementary School

600 E Alder Street
Palouse, WA 99161
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 82 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Palouse Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 60-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 82 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 20% in WA
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Palouse Elementary School's student population of 82 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
82 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

Palouse 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 Palouse Elementary School is 0.28, 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)
#364 out of 2052 schools
(Top 20%)
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(18-19)
60-69%
50%
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(18-19)
70-79%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
9%
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Hispanic
11%
25%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
84%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.28
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Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
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 Palouse Elementary School's ranking?
Palouse Elementary School is ranked #364 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Palouse Elementary School often compared to?
Palouse Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Potlatch Elementary School, Moscow Charter School, Franklin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Palouse Elementary School?
82 students attend Palouse Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Palouse Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palouse Elementary School?
Palouse Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Palouse Elementary School offer ?
Palouse Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Palouse Elementary School part of?
Palouse Elementary School is part of Palouse School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 82 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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