Serving 417 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Newbery Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Newbery Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
John Newbery Elementary School's student population of 417 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
417 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
John Newbery Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Newbery Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1447 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
43%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
50%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Newbery Elementary School's ranking?
John Newbery Elementary School is ranked #1447 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are John Newbery Elementary School often compared to?
John Newbery Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunnyslope Elementary School, Vale Elementary School, Columbia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend John Newbery Elementary School?
417 students attend John Newbery Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of John Newbery Elementary School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Newbery Elementary School?
John Newbery Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does John Newbery Elementary School offer ?
John Newbery Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Newbery Elementary School part of?
John Newbery Elementary School is part of Wenatchee School District.
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