Washington Elementary School
Tel:
(660)826-2216
- Washington Elementary School serves 257 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 28%.
Top Placements
Washington Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Washington Elementary School's student population of 257 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 257 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Washington Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1173 out of 2,073 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 47% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 61% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 6% |
| Black | 5% | 16% |
| White | 63% | 72% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.45 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 44% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | SEDALIA 200 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Washington Elementary School is Smith-cotton High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Smith Cotton Junior High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Parkview Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sedalia Smith-cotton High School Grades: 9-12 | 1479 students
0.7 miles
2010 Tiger Pride Boulevard
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660)851-5300 0.7 9-12 1479 - Sedalia Parkview Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 480 students
0.8 miles
1901 S New York
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660)826-4947 0.8 K-4 480 - Sedalia Early Childhood Center Grades: PK | 176 students
1.1 miles
2255 S Ingram
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660)827-8955 1.1 PK 176 - Sedalia Sedalia Middle School Grades: 5 | 389 students
1.1 miles
2205 S Ingram
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660)829-6500 1.1 5 389 - Sedalia Smith Cotton Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 1071 students
1.3 miles
312 East Broadway
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660)829-6300 1.3 6-8 1071
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