Serving 581 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edwin R Opstad Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 581 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Edwin R Opstad Elementary serves the southeastern part of North Bend, WA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 241.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 22.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edwin R Opstad Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Edwin R Opstad Elementary School's student population of 581 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
581 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Caring about Learning, Learning about Caring
School Rankings
Edwin R Opstad Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edwin R Opstad Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#236 out of 2088 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.6%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue
School Mascot
Otter
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edwin R Opstad Elementary School's ranking?
Edwin R Opstad Elementary School is ranked #236 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Edwin R Opstad Elementary School often compared to?
Edwin R Opstad Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Bend Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Edwin R Opstad Elementary School?
581 students attend Edwin R Opstad Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Edwin R Opstad Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edwin R Opstad Elementary School?
Edwin R Opstad Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Edwin R Opstad Elementary School offer ?
Edwin R Opstad Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edwin R Opstad Elementary School part of?
Edwin R Opstad Elementary School is part of Snoqualmie Valley School District.
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