Catlin Elementary School (Closed 2021)

404 Long Ave.
Kelso, WA 98626
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 234 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Catlin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
234 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#1200 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(18-19)
45-49%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Catlin 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)
50-54%
61%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Catlin 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
12:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
9%
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Hispanic
21%
25%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
67%
50%
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Hawaiian
5%
1%
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Two or more races
6%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in WA.
0.51
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Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Catlin Elementary School's ranking?
Catlin 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 Catlin Elementary School?
234 students attend Catlin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Catlin Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Catlin Elementary School?
Catlin Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Catlin Elementary School offer ?
Catlin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Catlin Elementary School part of?
Catlin Elementary School is part of Kelso School District.

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