Serving 508 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Washington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
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Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Washington Elementary School's student population of 508 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
508 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
Washington Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#685 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
69%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
26%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
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Washington Elementary School is ranked #685 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
508 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Washington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
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 Caldwell School District.
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