Serving 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cape Horn Skye Elementary School ranks in the top 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cape Horn Skye Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cape Horn Skye Elementary School's student population of 293 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
293 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Cape Horn Skye Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cape Horn Skye Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#661 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)50-54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
7%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
87%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cape Horn Skye Elementary School's ranking?
Cape Horn Skye Elementary School is ranked #661 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Cape Horn Skye Elementary School?
293 students attend Cape Horn Skye Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Cape Horn Skye Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cape Horn Skye Elementary School?
Cape Horn Skye Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cape Horn Skye Elementary School offer ?
Cape Horn Skye Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cape Horn Skye Elementary School part of?
Cape Horn Skye Elementary School is part of Washougal School District.
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