Washington Elementary School
Tel:
(620)326-4370
- Washington Elementary School serves 102 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
School Overview
- Washington Elementary School's student population of 102 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 102 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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| 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 0.33, 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 | #573 out of 1,268 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-49% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-59% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 81% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.31 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wellington 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 Wellington High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Wellington Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Wellington Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wellington Wellington Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 358 students
0.4 miles
605 North A
Wellington, KS 67152
(620)326-4320 0.4 6-8 358 - Wellington Eisenhower Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 278 students
0.6 miles
924 N Plum
Wellington, KS 67152
(620)326-4340 0.6 PK-5 278 - Wellington Lincoln Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 210 students
0.7 miles
104 South F
Wellington, KS 67152
(620)326-4360 0.7 K-5 210 - Wellington Kennedy Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 194 students
0.9 miles
501 N Woodlawn
Wellington, KS 67152
(620)326-4350 0.9 K-5 194 - Wellington Wellington High School Grades: 9-12 | 478 students
1.0 miles
1700 East 16th Street
Wellington, KS 67152
(620)326-4310 1.0 9-12 478
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