Serving 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Phil Snowdon Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Phil Snowdon Elementary School's student population of 456 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
456 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Phil Snowdon Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phil Snowdon Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#616 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)63%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)62%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
12%
25%
Black
2%
5%
White
74%
50%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phil Snowdon Elementary School's ranking?
Phil Snowdon Elementary School is ranked #616 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Phil Snowdon Elementary School often compared to?
Phil Snowdon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Betz Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Phil Snowdon Elementary School?
456 students attend Phil Snowdon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Phil Snowdon Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phil Snowdon Elementary School?
Phil Snowdon Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Phil Snowdon Elementary School offer ?
Phil Snowdon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Phil Snowdon Elementary School part of?
Phil Snowdon Elementary School is part of Cheney School District.
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