Serving 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Edwin Markham Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). 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 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edwin Markham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Edwin Markham Elementary School's student population of 234 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Edwin Markham Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edwin Markham Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#680 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
41%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
56%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
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
What is Edwin Markham Elementary School's ranking?
Edwin Markham Elementary School is ranked #680 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Edwin Markham Elementary School often compared to?
Edwin Markham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ruth Livingston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Edwin Markham Elementary School?
234 students attend Edwin Markham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Edwin Markham Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edwin Markham Elementary School?
Edwin Markham Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Edwin Markham Elementary School offer ?
Edwin Markham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edwin Markham Elementary School part of?
Edwin Markham Elementary School is part of Pasco School District.
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