Decatur Elementary School serves 3 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 3 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Decatur Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Decatur Elementary School's student population of 3 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
3 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Decatur Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
n/a
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
33%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
67%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
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
How many students attend Decatur Elementary School?
3 students attend Decatur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Decatur Elementary School students are Two or more races, and 33% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Decatur Elementary School?
Decatur Elementary School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Decatur Elementary School offer ?
Decatur Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Decatur Elementary School part of?
Decatur Elementary School is part of Lopez School District.
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