Washington Elementary School serves 235 students in grades 1-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 87%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
235 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
87%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
10%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
22%
Black
4%
7%
White
77%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 87% KS state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
235 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Washington Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Independence School District.
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