Washington Elementary School
Tel:
(253) 931-4988
Washington Elementary School serves 556 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Washington Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Washington Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Washington Elementary School's student population of 556 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 556 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
Washington Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,039 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1467 out of 2039 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 3% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 23% |
| Black | 7% | 4% |
| White | 30% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | 10% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 16% | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.76 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Auburn School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Washington Elementary School is Special Ed School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Auburn Special Ed School Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 130 students
0.2 miles
502 4th St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4927 0.2 PK-12 130 - Auburn Auburn Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,770 student
0.3 miles
711 E Main St
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4880 0.3 9-12 1,770 - Auburn West Auburn Senior High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 239 students
0.5 miles
401 W Main St
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 931-4990 0.5 9-12 239 - Auburn Terminal Park Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 503 students
0.6 miles
1101 D St Se
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4978 0.6 K-5 503 - Auburn Dick Scobee Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 504 students
1.0 miles
1031 14th St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
(253) 931-4984 1.0 PK-5 504
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