Decatur Elementary School

Decatur Island
Anacortes, WA 98221
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 3 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Decatur Elementary serves the northeast part of Anacortes, WA, covering an area of approximately 3.5 square miles. Most families within the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Decatur Elementary School's student population of 3 students has declined by 25% 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)
Total Students
3 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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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.
This School
State Level (WA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
17:1
White
33%
47%
Two or more races
67%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
67%
0.45
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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 17:1.
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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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 3 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Decatur Elementary serves the northeast part of Anacortes, WA, covering an area of approximately 3.5 square miles. Most families within the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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