Serving 329 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Friday Harbor Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). 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 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Friday Harbor Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 258.3 square miles in Friday Harbor, WA. This area typically requires a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 9.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 20 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Friday Harbor Elementary School's student population of 329 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
329 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Friday Harbor Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Friday Harbor Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#563 out of 2088 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
22%
27%
Black
1%
5%
White
68%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.2%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friday Harbor Elementary School's ranking?
Friday Harbor Elementary School is ranked #563 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Friday Harbor Elementary School?
329 students attend Friday Harbor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Friday Harbor Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Friday Harbor Elementary School?
Friday Harbor Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Friday Harbor Elementary School offer ?
Friday Harbor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Friday Harbor Elementary School part of?
Friday Harbor Elementary School is part of San Juan Island School District.
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