Serving 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Washington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
91%
21%
Black
2%
6%
White
4%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% KS state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% KS state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
411 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Washington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, 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-3
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Liberal School District.
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