Washington District-wide Elementary School serves 323 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Washington District-wide Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 323 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Washington District-wide Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Washington District-wide Elementary School's student population of 323 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
323 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Washington District-wide Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Washington District-wide Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#125 out of 1734 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
53%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
2%

Asian
11%
7%

Hispanic
4%
10%

Black
9%
12%

White
64%
63%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
26%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washington District-wide Elementary School's ranking?
Washington District-wide Elementary School is ranked #125 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Washington District-wide Elementary School?
323 students attend Washington District-wide Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Washington District-wide Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington District-wide Elementary School?
Washington District-wide Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Washington District-wide Elementary School offer ?
Washington District-wide Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Washington District-wide Elementary School part of?
Washington District-wide Elementary School is part of Rochester Public School District.
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