Manson Elementary School

950 Totem Pole Road
Manson, WA 98831
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 257 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Manson 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 40%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Manson Elementary School's student population of 257 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
257 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Manson 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 Manson Elementary School is 0.46, 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)
#1292 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Manson Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Manson 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.
35-39%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Manson 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.
50-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Manson Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Manson Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
n/a
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Manson Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
65%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Manson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Manson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
35%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Manson 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
55%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Manson 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
11%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Manson 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 Manson Elementary School's ranking?
Manson Elementary School is ranked #1292 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Manson Elementary School?
257 students attend Manson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Manson Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 35% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manson Elementary School?
Manson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Manson Elementary School offer ?
Manson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Manson Elementary School part of?
Manson Elementary School is part of Manson School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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