Serving 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Helen Stafford 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 432 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in WA
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Helen Stafford 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 Helen Stafford Elementary School is 0.82, 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 is Helen Stafford Elementary School's ranking?
Helen Stafford Elementary School is ranked #1776 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Helen Stafford Elementary School often compared to?
Helen Stafford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fern Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Helen Stafford Elementary School?
432 students attend Helen Stafford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
26% of Helen Stafford Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helen Stafford Elementary School?
Helen Stafford Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Helen Stafford Elementary School offer ?
Helen Stafford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Helen Stafford Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 432 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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