Harrington Elementary School

100 S First
Harrington, WA 99134
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 90 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Harrington 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 90 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harrington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Harrington Elementary School's student population of 90 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
90 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

Harrington Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harrington Elementary School is 0.10, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1350 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-39%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harrington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harrington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
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9%
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Hispanic
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26%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
95%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Harrington Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harrington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harrington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harrington Elementary School's ranking?
Harrington Elementary School is ranked #1350 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Harrington Elementary School?
90 students attend Harrington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Harrington Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrington Elementary School?
Harrington Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Harrington Elementary School offer ?
Harrington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Harrington Elementary School part of?
Harrington Elementary School is part of Harrington School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 90 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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