Washington Elementary School serves 310 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Attendance Zone: Washington Elementary serves the northern part of Hibbing, MN, covering an area of approximately 155.8 square miles. Families typically live 20-30 minutes away from the school, with an average distance of 10.9 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 21.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Washington Elementary School's student population of 310 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
310 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
310 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Washington Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Hibbing Public School District.
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