Washington Elementary School
Tel:
(208)232-2976
- Washington Elementary School serves 223 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 52%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 24%.
School Overview
- Washington Elementary School's student population of 223 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 223 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Washington Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ID) |
| Overall School Rank | #317 out of 656 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 42% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 52% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 18% |
| Black | 1% | 1% |
| White | 78% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pocatello School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, ID Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Washington Elementary School is Pocatello Juvenile Detention (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Pocatello Juvenile Detention (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Pocatello Juvenile Detention (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pocatello Pocatello Juvenile Detention Alternative School
Grades: 1-12
0.4 miles
137 South 5th Street
Pocatello, ID 83205
(208)234-1080 0.4 1-12 n/a - Pocatello Greenacres Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 337 students
0.6 miles
1250 East Oak Street
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208)233-2575 0.6 K-5 337 - Pocatello Pocatello High School Grades: 9-12 | 996 students
0.9 miles
325 North Arthur Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208)233-2056 0.9 9-12 996 - Pocatello Connor Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 520 students
1.0 miles
1295 Alpine Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208)232-1447 1.0 PK-8 520 - Pocatello Irving Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 567 students
1.3 miles
911 North Grant Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208)232-3039 1.3 6-8 567
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