Serving 273 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Leonard M Jennings Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 is 80-84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leonard M Jennings Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Leonard M Jennings Elementary School's student population of 273 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
273 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Leonard M Jennings Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leonard M Jennings 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#47 out of 2052 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-84%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)85-89%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
7%
25%
Black
n/a
5%
White
86%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Leonard M Jennings Elementary School's ranking?
Leonard M Jennings Elementary School is ranked #47 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Leonard M Jennings Elementary School?
273 students attend Leonard M Jennings Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Leonard M Jennings Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leonard M Jennings Elementary School?
Leonard M Jennings Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Leonard M Jennings Elementary School offer ?
Leonard M Jennings Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Leonard M Jennings Elementary School part of?
Leonard M Jennings Elementary School is part of Colfax School District.
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