Washington Elementary School
Washington Elementary School serves 215 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Washington Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Washington Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Washington Elementary School's student population of 215 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 215 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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School Comparison
Washington Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 676 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.41, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ID) |
Overall Testing Rank | #403 out of 676 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 18% |
| Black | 1% | 1% |
| White | 75% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pocatello School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ID Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Washington Elementary School is Pocatello Juvenile Detention (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Pocatello Pocatello Juvenile Detention Alternative School Grades: 1-12 | 1 student
0.4 miles
137 South 5th Street
Pocatello, ID 83205
(208) 234-1080 0.4 1-12 1 - Pocatello Greenacres Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 312 students10
0.6 miles
1250 East Oak Street
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-2575 0.6 K-5 312 - Pocatello Pocatello High School Math: 33% | Reading: 72%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 999 students10
0.9 miles
325 North Arthur Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 233-2056 0.9 9-12 999 - Pocatello Connor Academy Charter School
Math: 62% | Reading: 58%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-8 | 552 students10
1.0 miles
1295 Alpine Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 232-1447 1 PK-8 552 - Pocatello Irving Middle School Math: 47% | Reading: 57%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 591 students10
1.3 miles
911 North Grant Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 232-3039 1.3 6-8 591
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