Serving 166 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Colton School ranks in the top 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 is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Colton School's attendance zone covers the entire Colton, WA school district, encompassing approximately 144.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 8.7 miles and the furthest edge located 15.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colton School's student population of 166 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
166 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Colton School 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 Colton School is 0.15, 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
#890 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 1991–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.1%
34.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colton School's ranking?
Colton School is ranked #890 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Colton School often compared to?
Colton Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakesdale High School, Palouse High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colton School?
The graduation rate of Colton School is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Colton School?
166 students attend Colton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Colton School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colton School?
Colton School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Colton School offer ?
Colton School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Colton School part of?
Colton School is part of Colton School District.
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