Serving 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tonasket 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 27% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tonasket Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Tonasket School District, covering approximately 1,252 square miles in and around Tonasket, WA. Parents can expect typical drives of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 19.7 miles to the zone's edge and some areas reaching up to 34.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tonasket Elementary School's student population of 476 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
476 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tonasket 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 Tonasket Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#1765 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Hispanic
39%
27%
White
55%
47%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.8%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tonasket Elementary School's ranking?
Tonasket Elementary School is ranked #1765 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Tonasket Elementary School?
476 students attend Tonasket Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Tonasket Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tonasket Elementary School?
Tonasket Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tonasket Elementary School offer ?
Tonasket Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tonasket Elementary School part of?
Tonasket Elementary School is part of Tonasket School District.
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