Washington Elementary School
Washington Elementary School serves 313 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Washington Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Washington Elementary School's student population of 313 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 313 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Rankings
Washington Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 998 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #444 out of 998 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 13% |
| Black | 9% | 20% |
| White | 68% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fayetteville School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Washington Elementary School is Fayetteville High School East (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Woodland Junior High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Leverett Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Fayetteville Leverett Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-4 | 276 students10
1.0 miles
1124 W Cleveland St
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3077 1 K-4 276 - Fayetteville Fayetteville High School East Math: 49% | Reading: 53%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,568 students10
1.1 miles
1001 W Stone St
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3050 1.1 9-12 2,568 - Fayetteville Woodland Junior High School Math: 70% | Reading: 67%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 7-8 | 746 students10
1.3 miles
1 E Poplar St
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 444-3067 1.3 7-8 746 - Fayetteville Root Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-4 | 417 students10
1.4 miles
1529 Mission Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3075 1.4 K-4 417 - Fayetteville Happy Hollow Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-4 | 498 students10
1.6 miles
300 S Ray Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3085 1.6 K-4 498
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