Serving 118 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pateros Elementary School ranks in the top 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pateros Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Pateros school district, covering approximately 248.6 square miles around the city of Pateros, WA. The typical drive to the school takes 20-30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 25 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pateros Elementary School's student population of 118 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
118 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Pateros Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pateros Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#754 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
9%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
49%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.1%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pateros Elementary School's ranking?
Pateros Elementary School is ranked #754 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Pateros Elementary School often compared to?
Pateros Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Methow Valley Elementary School, Gilbert Elementary School, Brewster Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Pateros Elementary School?
118 students attend Pateros Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Pateros Elementary School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pateros Elementary School?
Pateros Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pateros Elementary School offer ?
Pateros Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pateros Elementary School part of?
Pateros Elementary School is part of Pateros School District.
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