Serving 8 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Shaw Island Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is equal to the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1% in WA)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Shaw Island Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Shaw Island school district, covering an area of 17 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 3.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shaw Island Elementary School's student population of 8 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
8 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Shaw Island Elementary School is 0.23, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
Hispanic
13%
27%
White
87%
47%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)75%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
39%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Shaw Island Elementary School?
8 students attend Shaw Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Shaw Island Elementary School students are White, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shaw Island Elementary School?
Shaw Island Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shaw Island Elementary School offer ?
Shaw Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shaw Island Elementary School part of?
Shaw Island Elementary School is part of Shaw Island School District.
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