Washington Elementary School served 129 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 42%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
129 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-29%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
49%
20%
Black
3%
7%
White
41%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% KS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KS state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
129 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Washington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Hays School District.
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