Catlin Elementary School (Closed 2023)

404 Long Ave.
Kelso, WA 98626
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 234 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Catlin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WA)
(18-19)
45-49%
50%
(18-19)
50-54%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
21%
27%
Black
n/a
5%
White
67%
47%
Hawaiian
5%
2%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
(20-21) âš  COVID-19 impacted
58.1%
24.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Catlin Elementary School?
234 students attend Catlin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Catlin Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Catlin Elementary School?
Catlin Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Catlin Elementary School offer ?
Catlin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Catlin Elementary School part of?
Catlin Elementary School is part of Kelso School District.

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