Serving 395 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Peninsula 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 35% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Peninsula Elementary School's student population of 395 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
395 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Peninsula Elementary School 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 Peninsula 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
#1214 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
49%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
44%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peninsula Elementary School's ranking?
Peninsula Elementary School is ranked #1214 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Peninsula Elementary School often compared to?
Peninsula Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Park Orchard Elementary School, Sage Point Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Peninsula Elementary School?
395 students attend Peninsula Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Peninsula Elementary School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peninsula Elementary School?
Peninsula Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Peninsula Elementary School offer ?
Peninsula Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Peninsula Elementary School part of?
Peninsula Elementary School is part of Moses Lake School District.
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