Washington Elementary School
Washington Elementary School serves 108 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Washington Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the North Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 26% (majority American Indian and Black).
Top Placements
Washington Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Washington Elementary School's student population of 108 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 108 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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School Comparison
Washington Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 453 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ND) |
Overall Testing Rank | #266 out of 453 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-49% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-49% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 12% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 5% |
| Black | 9% | 5% |
| White | 75% | 74% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 28% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jamestown 1 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ND Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Washington Elementary School is Jamestown High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Jamestown Middle School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lincoln Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Jamestown Lincoln Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 230 students10
0.4 miles
319 5th St Ne
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0867 0.4 K-5 230 - Jamestown James River Spec Ed Cooperative Special Education School
0.6 miles
207 2nd Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-3376 0.6 n/a n/a - Jamestown Jamestown Middle School Math: 49% | Reading: 53%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 557 students10
0.6 miles
203 2nd Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-0317 0.6 6-8 557 - Jamestown Jamestown Spec Ed Unit Special Education School
0.6 miles
207 2nd Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701) 252-1950 0.6 n/a n/a - Jamestown James Valley Area Career & Technical Center Vocational School
1.0 miles
910 12th Ave Ne
Jamestown, ND 58401
(701) 252-8841 1 n/a n/a
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