Serving 649 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Captain Strong 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 51% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 649 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Captain Strong serves the west part of Battle Ground, WA, covering an attendance area of approximately 19.9 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.4 miles from the school to the zone edge and the furthest edge being 7.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Captain Strong's student population of 649 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
649 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Captain Strong ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Captain Strong is 0.35, 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
#888 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
11%
27%
Black
1%
5%
White
80%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.5%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Captain Strong's ranking?
Captain Strong is ranked #888 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Captain Strong often compared to?
Captain Strongis often viewed alongside schools like Daybreak Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Captain Strong?
649 students attend Captain Strong.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Captain Strong students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Captain Strong?
Captain Strong has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Captain Strong offer ?
Captain Strong offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Captain Strong part of?
Captain Strong is part of Battle Ground School District.
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