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Pekin Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School

Should you attend Pekin Elementary School or Washington Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Pekin Elementary School
1062 Birch Ave
Packwood, IA 52580
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Washington Elementary School
406 East Madison Avenue
Fairfield, IA 52556
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Pekin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pekin Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-1
Total Students
336 students
255 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pekin Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Washington Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pekin Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Washington Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pekin Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Washington Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pekin Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pekin Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fairfield Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#255 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pekin Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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75-79%
(Top 30% in IA)
85-89%
(16-17 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pekin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pekin Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fairfield Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2016-17 school year.
80-84%
(Top 20% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(16-17 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pekin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pekin Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fairfield Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2016-17 school year.
70-79%
(Top 20% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pekin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pekin Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pekin Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Washington Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
32
45
Kindergarten Students
47
110
Grade 1 Students
43
100
Grade 2 Students
41
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Grade 3 Students
34
-
Grade 4 Students
41
-
Grade 5 Students
57
-
Grade 6 Students
41
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pekin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pekin Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
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% Asian
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7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pekin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pekin Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2003-04 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Washington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fairfield Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pekin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pekin Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Washington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fairfield Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pekin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pekin Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Washington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fairfield Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
93%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pekin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pekin Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Washington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fairfield Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pekin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pekin Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Washington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fairfield Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.13
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pekin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pekin Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Washington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fairfield Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
45%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pekin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pekin Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Washington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fairfield Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pekin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pekin Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Washington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fairfield Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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