Serving 129 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Washington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
129 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-29%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
49%
21%
Black
3%
7%
White
41%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% KS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KS state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
129 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Washington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 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 Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Hays School District.
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