Presidents Elementary School

505 East Third
Arlington, WA 98223
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Presidents 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 41% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 499 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 50% in WA
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Presidents Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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School Overview

Presidents Elementary School's student population of 499 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
499 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Presidents Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Presidents Elementary School is 0.40, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
#968 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
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41%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Presidents Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Presidents Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
9%
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Hispanic
12%
25%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
76%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of Presidents Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Presidents Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Presidents Elementary School's ranking?
Presidents Elementary School is ranked #968 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Presidents Elementary School often compared to?
Presidents Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle Creek Elementary School, Shoultes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Presidents Elementary School?
499 students attend Presidents Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Presidents Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Presidents Elementary School?
Presidents Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Presidents Elementary School offer ?
Presidents Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Presidents Elementary School part of?
Presidents Elementary School is part of Arlington School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 499 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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