Serving 568 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ruth Livingston Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ruth Livingston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ruth Livingston Elementary School's student population of 568 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
568 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Ruth Livingston Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruth Livingston Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#321 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
44%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
48%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruth Livingston Elementary School's ranking?
Ruth Livingston Elementary School is ranked #321 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Ruth Livingston Elementary School often compared to?
Ruth Livingston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edwin Markham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Ruth Livingston Elementary School?
568 students attend Ruth Livingston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Ruth Livingston Elementary School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 Ruth Livingston Elementary School?
Ruth Livingston Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ruth Livingston Elementary School offer ?
Ruth Livingston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ruth Livingston Elementary School part of?
Ruth Livingston Elementary School is part of Pasco School District.
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