Washington Elementary School (Ranked Top 50% for 2025)

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Washington Elementary School

425 N Nighland Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701

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Top 50%

Serving 280 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).

The percentage of students achieving is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 280 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
: Top 50% in AR
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

Category

Attribute

Most improved public schools

Most improved public schools (Top 5%)

Diversity

Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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Washington Elementary School's student population of 280 students has declined by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-4

Total Students

280 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Washington Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Washington Elementary School by grade.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Washington Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Washington Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (AR)

#342 out of 997 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart displays the overall school rank of Washington Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

50-54%

38%

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 Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

35-39%

40%

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 Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

40-44%

36%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

13:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

13%

15%

This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Black

15%

19%

This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

White

56%

58%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Hawaiian

Two or more races

14%

All Ethnic Groups

0.63

0.61

This chart displays the diversity score of Washington Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

44%

56%

Eligible for

10%

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Fayetteville School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Washington Elementary School's ranking?

Washington Elementary School is ranked #342 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.

What schools are Washington Elementary School often compared to?

Washington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Root Elementary School, Owl Creek School, Leverett Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).

How many students attend Washington Elementary School?

280 students attend Washington Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

56% of Washington Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?

Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?

Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4

What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?

Washington Elementary School is part of Fayetteville School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 280 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
: Top 50%
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education