Serving 618 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Opportunity 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 47% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower 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 32% 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: 618 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Opportunity Elementary School's student population of 618 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
618 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Opportunity 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 Opportunity Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1400 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)47%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)48%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
13%
25%
Black
5%
5%
White
68%
50%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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 Opportunity Elementary School's ranking?
Opportunity Elementary School is ranked #1400 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Opportunity Elementary School often compared to?
Opportunity Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emerald Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Opportunity Elementary School?
618 students attend Opportunity Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Opportunity Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Opportunity Elementary School?
Opportunity Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Opportunity Elementary School offer ?
Opportunity Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Opportunity Elementary School part of?
Opportunity Elementary School is part of Central Valley School District.
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