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Washington Elementary School

500 E 14th St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 515 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 515 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 50% in IA
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Washington Elementary School's student population of 515 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
515 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Washington Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#388 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Washington Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
86%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
6%
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Washington Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Washington Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washington Elementary School's ranking?
Washington Elementary School is ranked #388 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
515 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Washington Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Atlantic Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 515 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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