Washington Elementary School (Closed 2016)
- 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 equal to the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 129 students |
| |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| 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 | 14:1 |
| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 49% | 20% |
| Black | 3% | 7% |
| White | 41% | 64% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.54 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hays School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Washington Elementary School is Hays High School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hays Middle School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hays Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 390 students
0.8 miles
1401 Hall
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2510 0.8 K-5 390 - Hays Lincoln Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 358 students
1.0 miles
1906 Ash
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2500 1.0 PK-5 358 - Hays Roosevelt Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 382 students
1.5 miles
2000 Macarthur
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2520 1.5 K-5 382 - Hays Hays Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 679 students
1.6 miles
201 W. 29th
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2450 1.6 6-8 679 - Hays Woodrow Wilson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 396 students
1.6 miles
101 E 28th
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2550 1.6 K-5 396
Recent Articles
Amidst the controversy surrounding President Obama's school address, learn about whether or not parents have any rights in choosing who their children's public schools invite as speakers.
Learn about the history of public schools incorporating self-contained classrooms, and whether they are right for your child.
President Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper initiative aims to improve academic opportunities for students of color, especially African-American boys.
