Serving 119 students in grades Kindergarten-12, K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center's student population of 119 students has grown by 112% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
1 teacher
School Rankings
K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center is 0.47, 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
#1896 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
18%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
70%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center's ranking?
K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center is ranked #1896 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center?
The graduation rate of K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center is 60-69%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center?
119 students attend K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center offer ?
K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center part of?
K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center is part of Ellensburg School District.
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