Serving 300 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Point Defiance Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 300 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in WA
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Point Defiance Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Point Defiance Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
What is Point Defiance Elementary School's ranking?
Point Defiance Elementary School is ranked #441 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Point Defiance Elementary School?
300 students attend Point Defiance Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Point Defiance Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Point Defiance Elementary School?
Point Defiance Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Point Defiance Elementary School offer ?
Point Defiance Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Point Defiance Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 300 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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