Serving 648 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Chester H Thompson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). 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 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% 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: 648 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in WA
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Chester H Thompson 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 Chester H Thompson Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Chester H Thompson Elementary School?
648 students attend Chester H Thompson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Chester H Thompson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chester H Thompson Elementary School?
Chester H Thompson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Chester H Thompson Elementary School offer ?
Chester H Thompson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Chester H Thompson Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 648 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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