Serving 37 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Queets-clearwater Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Queets-Clearwater Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Forks, WA school district, covering approximately 718.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school from any point within the zone ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 18.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 37.7 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Queets-clearwater Elementary School's student population of 37 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
37 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Queets-clearwater Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Queets-clearwater Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#2000 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
84%
1%
Hispanic
3%
27%
White
8%
47%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27%
34.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Queets-clearwater Elementary School's ranking?
Queets-clearwater Elementary School is ranked #2000 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Queets-clearwater Elementary School?
37 students attend Queets-clearwater Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Queets-clearwater Elementary School students are American Indian, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Queets-clearwater Elementary School?
Queets-clearwater Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Queets-clearwater Elementary School offer ?
Queets-clearwater Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Queets-clearwater Elementary School part of?
Queets-clearwater Elementary School is part of Queets-Clearwater School District.
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