Washington Elementary School
Tel:
(785) 726-3136
- Washington Elementary School serves 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Washington Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Washington Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Washington Elementary School's student population of 256 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 256 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Washington Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,265 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #225 out of 1265 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 33% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 20% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 93% | 64% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ellis School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Washington Elementary School is Ellis Jr/sr High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elementary School (12.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ellis Ellis Jr/sr High School Grades: 7-12 | 219 students
0.3 miles
1706 S Monroe
Ellis, KS 67637
(785) 726-3151 0.3 7-12 219 - Hays Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 390 students
12.6 miles
1401 Hall
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2510 12.6 K-5 390 - Hays Lincoln Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 358 students
13.0 miles
1906 Ash
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2500 13.0 PK-5 358 - Hays Hays Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 679 students
13.1 miles
201 W. 29th
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2450 13.1 6-8 679 - Hays Woodrow Wilson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 396 students
13.3 miles
101 E 28th
Hays, KS 67601
(785) 623-2550 13.3 K-5 396
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