Washington Elementary School
Tel:
(701)252-0468
- Washington Elementary School serves 120 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 25%.
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Washington Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Washington Elementary School's student population of 120 students has grown by 11% 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 | 120 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Washington Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.43, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ND) |
| Overall School Rank | #112 out of 450 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 39% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 48% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 12% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 4% |
| Black | 12% | 4% |
| White | 74% | 75% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.24 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jamestown 1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Jamestown Lincoln Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 229 students
0.4 miles
319 5th St Ne
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701)252-0867 0.4 K-5 229 - 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 Grades: 6-8 | 536 students
0.6 miles
203 2nd Ave Se
Jamestown, ND 58402
(701)252-0317 0.6 6-8 536 - 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 1.0 n/a n/a
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