Serving 306 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fircrest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fircrest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Fircrest Elementary School's student population of 306 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
306 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fircrest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fircrest Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1561 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)38%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)47%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
27%
25%
Black
2%
5%
White
51%
50%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fircrest Elementary School's ranking?
Fircrest Elementary School is ranked #1561 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Fircrest Elementary School often compared to?
Fircrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gause Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Fircrest Elementary School?
306 students attend Fircrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Fircrest Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fircrest Elementary School?
Fircrest Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Fircrest Elementary School offer ?
Fircrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fircrest Elementary School part of?
Fircrest Elementary School is part of Evergreen School District (Clark).
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