Serving 131 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Nespelem 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nespelem Elementary serves the entire district of Nespelem, WA, encompassing approximately 405.6 square miles. Families typically drive 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 22.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nespelem Elementary School's student population of 131 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
131 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nespelem 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 Nespelem Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#2087 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
83%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
5%
27%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.9%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nespelem Elementary School's ranking?
Nespelem Elementary School is ranked #2087 out of 2,088 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Nespelem Elementary School?
131 students attend Nespelem Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Nespelem Elementary School students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nespelem Elementary School?
Nespelem Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Nespelem Elementary School offer ?
Nespelem Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nespelem Elementary School part of?
Nespelem Elementary School is part of Nespelem School District.
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