Washington Elementary School
Tel:
(503)399-3193
- Washington Elementary School serves 415 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 55%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 20:1.
- Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 37%.
Top Placements
Washington Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Washington Elementary School's student population of 415 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 415 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Washington Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.40, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OR) |
| Overall School Rank | #1188 out of 1,194 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10% | 42% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 55% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 75% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 19% | 63% |
| Hawaiian | 3% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.40 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Salem-Keizer SD 24J School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, OR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Washington Elementary School is Mckay High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Salem Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 98 students
0.3 miles
999b Locust St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503)399-7070 0.3 6-8 98 - Salem Waldo Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 979 students
0.3 miles
2805 Lansing Ave Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(503)399-3215 0.3 6-8 979 - Salem Hallman Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 397 students
0.8 miles
4000 Deerhaven Dr Ne
Salem, OR 97303
(503)399-3451 0.8 K-5 397 - Salem Mckay High School Grades: 9-12 | 2446 students
0.8 miles
2440 Lancaster Dr Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503)399-3080 0.8 9-12 2446 - Salem Early College High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 192 students
1.0 miles
4071 Winema Pl Bldg 50
Salem, OR 97305
(503)365-4801 1.0 9-12 192
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