Peter G Schmidt Elementary School

237 Dennis Street Se
Olympia, WA 98501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 604 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Peter G Schmidt Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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: 604 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 50% in WA
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Peter G Schmidt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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School Overview

Peter G Schmidt Elementary School's student population of 604 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
604 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Peter G Schmidt Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peter G Schmidt Elementary School is 0.57, 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)
#797 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
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(18-19)
53%
50%
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(18-19)
62%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
9%
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Hispanic
18%
25%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
62%
50%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
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Two or more races
15%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
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Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
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 Peter G Schmidt Elementary School's ranking?
Peter G Schmidt Elementary School is ranked #797 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Peter G Schmidt Elementary School?
604 students attend Peter G Schmidt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Peter G Schmidt Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peter G Schmidt Elementary School?
Peter G Schmidt Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Peter G Schmidt Elementary School offer ?
Peter G Schmidt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Peter G Schmidt Elementary School part of?
Peter G Schmidt Elementary School is part of Tumwater School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 604 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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