Serving 525 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kalama Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kalama Elementary School serves the entire district of Kalama, WA, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 215.2 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest distance from the zone's edge being about 31.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kalama Elementary School's student population of 525 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
525 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kalama 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 Kalama Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#1169 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
10%
27%
Black
1%
5%
White
84%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.8%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kalama Elementary School's ranking?
Kalama Elementary School is ranked #1169 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Kalama Elementary School often compared to?
Kalama Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mint Valley Elementary School, Toutle Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Kalama Elementary School?
525 students attend Kalama Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Kalama Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Kalama Elementary School?
Kalama Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kalama Elementary School offer ?
Kalama Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kalama Elementary School part of?
Kalama Elementary School is part of Kalama School District.
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