Darrington Elementary School
Tel:
(360)436-1313
- Darrington Elementary School serves 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Darrington Elementary School's student population of 278 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 278 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Darrington Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Darrington Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1623 out of 2,014 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 81% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Darrington School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Darrington Elementary School is Darrington Senior High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Granite Falls Middle School (20.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mountain Way Elementary School (20.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Darrington Darrington Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 136 students
0.0 miles
1085 Fir Street
Darrington, WA 98241
(360)436-1140 0.0 9-12 136 - Granite Falls Granite Falls Open Doors Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 79 students
20.1 miles
205 N Alder Ave
Granite Falls, WA 98252
(360)283-4407 20.1 9-12 79 - Granite Falls Mountain Way Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 437 students
20.2 miles
702 N. Granite Ave
Granite Falls, WA 98252
(360)691-7719 20.2 K-2 437 - Granite Falls Crossroads High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 148 students
20.3 miles
205 North Alder Avenue
Granite Falls, WA 98252
(360)283-4012 20.3 9-12 148 - Granite Falls Granite Falls Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 400 students
20.3 miles
405 North Alder Ave
Granite Falls, WA 98252
(360)691-7710 20.3 6-8 400
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