Washington Elementary School
Tel:
(785)717-4690
- Washington Elementary School serves 342 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 35%.
Top Placements
Washington Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Washington Elementary School's student population of 342 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 342 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Washington Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #969 out of 1,268 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 19% |
| Black | 22% | 7% |
| White | 35% | 65% |
| Hawaiian | 3% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 12% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.75 | 0.31 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 96% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Geary County s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Washington Elementary School is Junction City Senior High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Junction City Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Junction City Middle School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Junction City Junction City Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 903 students
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Junction City, KS 66441
(785)717-4400 0.5 6-8 903 - Junction City Spring Valley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 385 students
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(785)717-4790 0.8 K-5 385 - Junction City Franklin Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 189 students
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Junction City, KS 66441
(785)717-4380 1.0 K-5 189 - Junction City Junction City Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1675 students
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900 N Eisenhower Drive
Junction City, KS 66441
(785)717-4200 1.1 9-12 1675 - Junction City Westwood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 272 students
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1600 N Eisenhower Dr
Junction City, KS 66441
(785)717-4150 1.1 K-5 272
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