Lopez Elementary School

86 School Road
Lopez Island, WA 98261
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 102 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lopez Elementary School ranks in the top 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 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 102 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 50% in WA
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Lopez Elementary School's student population of 102 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
102 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

Lopez Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lopez Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1032 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
30-39%
40%
50-59%
53%
≥50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
22%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
71%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
31%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lopez Elementary School's ranking?
Lopez Elementary School is ranked #1032 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Lopez Elementary School?
102 students attend Lopez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Lopez Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lopez Elementary School?
Lopez Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lopez Elementary School offer ?
Lopez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lopez Elementary School part of?
Lopez Elementary School is part of Lopez School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 102 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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