Serving 270 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Leonard M Jennings Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Leonard M Jennings Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Colfax, WA school district, encompassing an area of approximately 322.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 24.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leonard M Jennings Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Leonard M Jennings Elementary School's student population of 270 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
270 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Leonard M Jennings Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leonard M Jennings Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#216 out of 2088 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2005–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
9%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
87%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leonard M Jennings Elementary School's ranking?
Leonard M Jennings Elementary School is ranked #216 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Leonard M Jennings Elementary School?
270 students attend Leonard M Jennings Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Leonard M Jennings Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leonard M Jennings Elementary School?
Leonard M Jennings Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Leonard M Jennings Elementary School offer ?
Leonard M Jennings Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Leonard M Jennings Elementary School part of?
Leonard M Jennings Elementary School is part of Colfax School District.
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