Public School Review - Established 2003

Washington Elementary School vs. Floodwood Elementary School

Should you attend Washington Elementary School or Floodwood 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
Washington Elementary School
520 E Harvey St
Ely, MN 55731
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Floodwood Elementary School
115 W 4th Ave
Floodwood, MN 55736
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
n/a

Floodwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 201 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Serving 90 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Floodwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-6
Total Students
201 students
90 students
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Floodwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Washington Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Floodwood Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
8 teachers
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Floodwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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 Ely Public School District and the state of Minnesota, 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 Floodwood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Floodwood Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#740 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
#508 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Washington Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Floodwood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in MN)
40-49%
(Top 50% in MN)
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 Ely Public School District and Minnesota 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 Floodwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Floodwood Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 20% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
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 Ely Public School District and Minnesota 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 Floodwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Floodwood Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 10% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥50%
(Top 30% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ely Public School District and Minnesota 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 Floodwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Floodwood Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Washington Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Floodwood Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
4
12
Kindergarten Students
19
6
Grade 1 Students
30
7
Grade 2 Students
36
14
Grade 3 Students
42
12
Grade 4 Students
35
12
Grade 5 Students
35
9
Grade 6 Students
-
18

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Washington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Ely Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Floodwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Floodwood Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
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 Ely Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
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 Ely Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Floodwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Floodwood Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
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 Ely Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Floodwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Floodwood Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
91%
90%
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 Ely Public School District and in Minnesota, 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 Floodwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Floodwood Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
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 Ely Public School District and in Minnesota, 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 Floodwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Floodwood Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.17
0.19
This chart showcases the diversity score of Washington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ely Public School District and Minnesota, 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 Floodwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Floodwood Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
37%
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 Ely Public School District and Minnesota, 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 Floodwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Floodwood Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
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 Ely Public School District and Minnesota, 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 Floodwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Floodwood Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
FULL PROFILE
FULL PROFILE