Washington Elementary School

406 East Madison Avenue
Fairfield, IA 52556
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9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 239 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 239 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 85-89%
  • : 80-84%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Washington Elementary School's student population of 239 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
239 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
(16-17)
85-89%
77%
(16-17)
80-84%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
6%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
8%
14%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Black
2%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
74%
70%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
10%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
26%
0.44

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
20.9%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
35%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Washington Elementary School often compared to?
Washington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pekin Elementary School, Pence Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
239 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Washington Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Fairfield Comm School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 239 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 85-89%
  • : 80-84%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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