Washington Elementary School
Tel:
(360)428-6122
- Washington Elementary School serves 414 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 48% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 38% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 45%.
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Washington Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- 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 414 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 414 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Washington Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1355 out of 2,014 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 64% | 23% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 33% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mount Vernon School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Washington Elementary School is Mount Vernon Special Ed (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mount Vernon Special Ed (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mount Vernon Special Ed (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mount Vernon Mount Vernon Special Ed Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 132 students
0.6 miles
920 S 2nd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360)428-6141 0.6 PK-12 132 - Mount Vernon Skagit County Detention Center Grades: 8-12 | 3 students
0.6 miles
605 3rd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360)336-9360 0.6 8-12 3 - Mount Vernon Mount Vernon High School Grades: 9-12 | 1950 students
0.9 miles
314 N 9th St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360)428-6156 0.9 9-12 1950 - Mount Vernon Lincoln Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 370 students
1.0 miles
1005 S 11th St
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
(360)428-6135 1.0 K-5 370 - Mount Vernon Madison Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 521 students
1.0 miles
907 E Fir St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360)428-6131 1.0 K-5 521
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