Serving 339 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fidalgo Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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: 339 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Fidalgo Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Anacortes school district, covering approximately 139.4 square miles. The zone typically offers a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 6.8 miles to its edges and a maximum distance of 15.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fidalgo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fidalgo Elementary School's student population of 339 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
339 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Fidalgo 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 Fidalgo Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#250 out of 2088 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Asian
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
79%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fidalgo Elementary School's ranking?
Fidalgo Elementary School is ranked #250 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Fidalgo Elementary School often compared to?
Fidalgo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Island View Elementary School, Mount Erie Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Fidalgo Elementary School?
339 students attend Fidalgo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Fidalgo Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fidalgo Elementary School?
Fidalgo Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fidalgo Elementary School offer ?
Fidalgo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fidalgo Elementary School part of?
Fidalgo Elementary School is part of Anacortes School District.
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