Washington Elementary School serves 235 students in grades 1-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 87%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
235 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
87%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
10%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
4%
6%
White
77%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 87% KS state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
235 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Washington Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Independence School District.
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