Serving 331 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
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Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
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Washington Elementary School's student population of 331 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
331 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
Washington Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#169 out of 461 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
5%
1%
Hispanic
4%
6%
Black
3%
5%
White
81%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
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Washington Elementary School is ranked #169 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Washington Elementary School often compared to?
Washington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Longfellow Elementary School, Mckinley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
331 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Washington Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Fargo 1 School District.
In what neighborhood is Washington Elementary School located?
Washington Elementary School is located in the Washington neighborhood of Fargo, ND. There are 1 other public schools located in Washington.
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