Arlington Elementary School

6363 N Smith St
Spokane, WA 99217
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 547 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Arlington 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 is 30% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 547 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 30% (Top 30%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Arlington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Arlington Elementary School's student population of 547 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
547 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Arlington 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 Arlington Elementary School is 0.65, 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)
#1839 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(18-19)
30%
50%
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(18-19)
38%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
6%
9%
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Hispanic
15%
25%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
55%
50%
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Hawaiian
4%
1%
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Two or more races
15%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Arlington Elementary School's ranking?
Arlington Elementary School is ranked #1839 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Arlington Elementary School often compared to?
Arlington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grant Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Arlington Elementary School?
547 students attend Arlington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Arlington Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arlington Elementary School?
Arlington Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Arlington Elementary School offer ?
Arlington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Arlington Elementary School part of?
Arlington Elementary School is part of Spokane School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 547 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Top 30%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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