Serving 313 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gold Bar 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 34% 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: 313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gold Bar Elementary serves the eastern part of its school district in Gold Bar, WA, covering an extensive area of approximately 260.4 square miles, with most families typically driving about 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is 21.5 miles, while the furthest point is nearly 28 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gold Bar Elementary School's student population of 313 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
313 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Gold Bar Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gold Bar Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#1524 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
9%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
5%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)77.3%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gold Bar Elementary School's ranking?
Gold Bar Elementary School is ranked #1524 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Gold Bar Elementary School often compared to?
Gold Bar Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Index Elementary School District 63 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Gold Bar Elementary School?
313 students attend Gold Bar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Gold Bar Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gold Bar Elementary School?
Gold Bar Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gold Bar Elementary School offer ?
Gold Bar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gold Bar Elementary School part of?
Gold Bar Elementary School is part of Sultan School District.
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