Washington Elementary

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Washington Elementary ranks 242 nd of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Washington Elementary is a public elementary school located in Washington, Kansas, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 206 students. The school is part of the Washington County Schools district, which is ranked 166 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Washington Elementary consistently outperforms the Washington County Schools district and the state of Kansas in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency rates across all grade levels. For the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rate for all grades is 49.99%, compared to 37.36% for the district and 33.55% for the state. In Mathematics, Washington Elementary's proficiency rate for all grades is 40.35%, compared to 29.31% for the district and 31.6% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd and 4th grade ELA and Mathematics, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, Washington Elementary has shown strong performance for its White and Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) student subgroups, ranking in the top 50% of Kansas elementary schools in these categories.

Compared to the nearby Hanover Elementary and Linn Elementary schools, which are also part of the Barnes school district, Washington Elementary has lower test scores in both ELA and Mathematics. However, Washington Elementary serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, which may contribute to the performance gap. The nearby schools, particularly Linn Elementary, have significantly higher test scores and statewide rankings, indicating that they may be providing a higher quality of education.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

114 North E. Street
Washington, KS 66968

(785) 325-2261

District: Washington County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
242^nd of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,113

Students who attend Washington Elementary usually attend:

High:

Washington County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 196

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.7%

Hispanic:

11.7%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Washington Elementary ranks better than 62.9% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.39. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.7%), Hispanic (11.7%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare Washington Elementary employs 15.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Elementary is $13,113.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Elementary 242^nd of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Washington Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Washington County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington County Schools 166^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Washington Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Washington Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2008	58.78	302^nd	614	50.8%
2009	62.57	265^th	621	57.3%
2010	49.42	397^th	630	37.0%
2011	37.99	484^th	631	23.3%
2012	41.21	498^th	660	24.5%
2013	50.91	417^th	668	37.6%
2015	38.43	464^th	678	31.6%
2016	39.37	431^st	656	34.3%
2017	30.72	491^st	659	25.5%
2018	54.53	301^st	656	54.1%
2019	47.26	368^th	667	44.8%
2021	43.01	393^rd	670	41.3%
2022	34.39	465^th	668	30.4%
2023	53.86	297^th	660	55.0%
2024	60.39	242^nd	653	62.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	64.11	137^th	512	73.2%
2019	59.51	169^th	509	66.8%
2021	50.52	234^th	494	52.6%
2022	41.69	322^nd	512	37.1%
2023	62.09	170^th	541	68.6%
2024	66.10	137^th	546	74.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Washington Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	55.50	255^th	574	55.6%
2019	50.22	302^nd	591	48.9%
2021	56.33	246^th	591	58.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Washington Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	46.34	315^th	575	45.2%
2019	60.05	206^th	586	64.8%
2021	31.57	441^st	605	27.1%

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Rank History for White students at Washington Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	50.16	290^th	574	49.5%
2019	40.74	362^nd	592	38.9%
2021	38.76	385^th	587	34.4%
2022	31.80	453^rd	596	24.0%
2023	50.41	280^th	584	52.1%
2024	56.12	239^th	579	58.7%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Washington Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	230	3	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	241
2009	238	5	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	252
2010	191	3	5	4	0	0	2	205
2011	211	3	5	12	1	0	1	233
2012	187	1	0	12	0	0	3	203
2013	169	1	0	12	0	0	3	185
2014	167	1	0	9	0	0	1	178
2015	156	0	0	12	0	0	0	168
2016	177	0	0	11	0	0	1	189
2017	179	1	0	16	0	0	1	197
2018	188	1	0	18	0	0	1	208
2019	182	0	0	14	0	0	1	197
2020	194	2	0	17	0	0	4	217
2021	203	2	0	16	0	0	4	225
2022	177	2	0	23	0	0	5	207
2023	174	1	0	22	3	0	6	206
2024	164	1	0	23	2	0	6	196

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Washington Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	241	21.3	11.3	44
2009	252	23.0	11.0	42.1
2010	205	22.2	9.2	54.1
2011	233	21.5	10.8	54.9
2012	203	39.9	5.0	63.1
2013	185	19.5	9.4	61.6
2014	178	15.9	11.1	61.8
2015	168	15.0	11.2	56.5
2016	189	15.0	12.6	58.2
2017	197	14.5	13.5	58.4
2018	208	14.3	14.5	58.7
2019	197	15.2	12.9	54.8
2020	217	15.2	14.2	57.6
2021	225	15.2	14.8	50.7
2022	207	14.1	14.6	54.1
2023	206	16.6	12.4	51.9
2024	196	15.1	12.9	57.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Washington Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	241	21.3	11.3	44
2009	252	23.0	11.0	42.1
2010	205	22.2	9.2	54.1
2011	233	21.5	10.8	54.9
2012	203	39.9	5.0	63.1
2013	185	19.5	9.4	61.6
2014	178	15.9	11.1	61.8
2015	168	15.0	11.2	56.5
2016	189	15.0	12.6	58.2
2017	197	14.5	13.5	58.4
2018	208	14.3	14.5	58.7
2019	197	15.2	12.9	54.8
2020	217	15.2	14.2	57.6
2021	225	15.2	14.8	50.7
2022	207	14.1	14.6	54.1
2023	206	16.6	12.4	51.9
2024	196	15.1	12.9	57.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Washington Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,504 (11.5%)	$11,609 (88.5%)	$13,113

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 368^th of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 297^th of 660 Elementary schools	10.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary)	30.4	37	6.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington County Schools)	30.4	37	6.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary)	60.9	66.7	5.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington County Schools)	60.9	66.7	5.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary)	41.7	32.1	9.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington County Schools)	41.7	32.1	9.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary)	45.8	42.9	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washington County Schools)	45.8	42.9	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary)	34.8	39.1	4.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington County Schools)	34.8	39.1	4.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary)	13	30.4	17.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washington County Schools)	13	30.4	17.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Washington Elementary)	43.5	56.5	13.1%
5th Grade Science (Washington County Schools)	43.5	56.5	13.1%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.1	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary)	46.1	25.8	20.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington County Schools)	46.1	25.8	20.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	38.4	33.7	4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary)	38.5	35.5	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Washington County Schools)	38.5	35.5	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	29.9	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	197	206	4.6%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	3
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	14	22	57.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	182	174	4.4%
Two or More Races	1	6	500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.8%	51.9%	2.9%

Schools Near Washington Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)						KAP Mathematics (2024)						KAP Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Washington Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	114 North E. Street	Washington	66968	Washington County	Washington County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 325-2261	196	15	12.9	57.1%	164 (83.7%)	1 (0.5%)	23 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)	60.4	242^nd of 653 public elementary schools	62.9%		53.9	297^th of 660 public elementary schools	55.0%	55	65.4	57.1	32.3	47.8		50.0	69.2	50.0	12.9	33.3		40.4	32.3		32.3	$13,113	$1,504	$11,609
Linn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	300 Parkview	Linn	66953	Washington County	Barnes	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 348-5531	176	13	13.7	40.3%	134 (76.1%)	1 (0.6%)	40 (22.7%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	98	3^rd of 653 public elementary schools	99.5%		86.8	65^th of 660 public elementary schools	90.2%	62			81.8	75.0	26.7	58.6			63.6	66.7	26.7	55.0	81.8	33.3	53.8	$13,588	$387	$13,200
Hanover Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	209 E North	Hanover	66945	Washington County	Barnes	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 337-2281	231	9	24.6	19.5%	225 (97.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	62.2	221^st of 653 public elementary schools	66.2%					(n/a)	33.3	83.3				55.1	25.0	75.0				46.9			63.6	$13,223	$316	$12,907
Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville	Public	PK, KG-2	307 E Lincoln	Waterville	66548	Marshall County	Valley Heights	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 363-2530	112	9	12.4	57.1%	104 (92.9%)	1 (0.9%)	7 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																$17,343	$2,299	$15,044

Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Washington Elementary?

Students at Washington Elementary are 84% White, 12% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Washington Elementary attend?

Students who attend Washington Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Washington County High School

What district is Washington Elementary in?

Washington County Schools

How many students attend Washington Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 196 students attended Washington Elementary.

Is Washington Elementary a good school?

Washington Elementary ranks 242^nd of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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