Is Washington Elementary a good school?

Washington Elementary ranks 231 st of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Washington Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 185 students attended Washington Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Washington Elementary?

Students at Washington Elementary are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Washington Elementary attend?

Students who attend Washington Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Ellis Junior/Senior High

Washington Elementary

Summary:

Washington Elementary is a public elementary school located in Ellis, Kansas, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 173 students. The school is part of the Ellis District, which is ranked 37 out of 266 districts in Kansas and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Washington Elementary has consistently performed above the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Science proficiency rates across all grades. In 2023-2024, the school's ELA proficiency rate for all grades was 49.33%, compared to the state average of 33.55%, and its Science proficiency rate was 58.82%, much higher than the state average of 32.28%. However, the school's performance in Mathematics has been more mixed, with some grades performing above the state average and others below. Washington Elementary's strengths include strong performance for female students and low socioeconomic status students, ranking in the top 20% and top 40% of Kansas elementary schools, respectively, in these categories.

While Washington Elementary is a solid-performing school, the nearby Hays-area schools, such as Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary, generally outperform Washington Elementary in academic proficiency, with higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios. The school's fluctuating performance over the years suggests the need for consistent and targeted efforts to maintain and improve academic outcomes, particularly in Mathematics and for underperforming student groups.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

100 East 13th
Ellis, KS 67637

(785) 726-3136

District: Ellis

SchoolDigger Rank:
231^st of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,959

Students who attend Washington Elementary usually attend:

High:

Ellis Junior/Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 185

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.1%

Two or more races:

3.2%

Hispanic:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Washington Elementary ranks better than 64.6% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.2. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.1%), two or more races (3.2%), Hispanic (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is 15.6. (See more...)

Compare Washington Elementary employs 11.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Elementary is $11,959.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Elementary 231^st of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Washington Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Ellis:

SchoolDigger ranks Ellis 37^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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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
2006	63.65	237^th	585	59.5%
2007	56.92	314^th	600	47.7%
2008	63.89	255^th	614	58.5%
2009	58.08	323^rd	621	48.0%
2010	55.52	341^st	630	45.9%
2011	36.88	495^th	631	21.6%
2012	47.48	451^st	660	31.7%
2013	48.59	442^nd	668	33.8%
2015	52.08	329^th	678	51.5%
2016	56.92	275^th	656	58.1%
2017	67.30	187^th	659	71.6%
2018	65.51	196^th	656	70.1%
2019	66.17	196^th	667	70.6%
2021	69.04	177^th	670	73.6%
2022	39.47	424^th	668	36.5%
2023	55.06	284^th	660	57.0%
2024	61.20	231^st	653	64.6%

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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	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.21	215^th	541	60.3%

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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	73.84	115^th	574	80.0%
2019	66.01	179^th	591	69.7%
2021	80.24	84^th	591	85.8%

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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	60.14	213^th	575	63.0%
2019	59.80	208^th	586	64.5%
2021	61.09	216^th	605	64.3%

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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	59.27	219^th	574	61.8%
2019	57.36	229^th	592	61.3%
2021	61.56	205^th	587	65.1%
2022	32.36	447^th	596	25.0%
2023	43.97	339^th	584	42.0%
2024	49.05	297^th	579	48.7%

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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
1988	229	0	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	236
1989	235	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	239
1990	241	0	0	10	1	n/a	n/a	252
1991	233	0	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	242
1992	238	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	243
1993	228	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	231
1994	230	0	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	235
1995	253	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	255
1996	253	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	255
1997	222	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	226
1998	248	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	251
1999	254	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	258
2000	216	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	219
2001	230	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	231
2002	244	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	247
2003	244	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	247
2004	230	6	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	243
2005	249	5	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	269
2006	236	4	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	258
2007	236	4	0	15	3	n/a	n/a	258
2008	204	2	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	222
2009	227	4	0	17	0	n/a	n/a	248
2010	228	1	0	16	0	0	5	250
2011	236	1	0	16	0	0	8	261
2012	242	1	0	18	0	0	7	268
2013	330	4	0	16	0	0	8	358
2014	325	4	0	15	0	0	8	352
2015	314	2	0	11	0	0	12	339
2016	251	1	0	7	0	0	9	268
2017	233	1	0	8	0	0	3	245
2018	238	0	0	9	0	0	9	256
2019	226	0	0	9	0	0	7	242
2020	218	0	0	8	0	0	2	228
2021	209	0	0	7	0	0	3	219
2022	133	0	0	6	0	0	4	143
2023	163	0	0	3	0	0	7	173
2024	174	0	0	5	0	0	6	185

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

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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
1988	236	15.0	15.7	0
1989	239	18.0	13.2	n/a
1990	252	17.6	14.3	0
1991	242	16.6	14.5	n/a
1992	243	15.7	15.4	30.9
1993	231	16.2	14.3	16.9
1994	235	16.2	14.5	20.9
1995	255	20.0	12.8	31.8
1996	255	20.0	12.8	31.8
1997	226	16.8	13.5	37.6
1998	251	19.3	13.0	36.3
1999	258	20.8	12.4	32.2
2000	219	20.2	10.8	38.4
2001	231	20.2	11.4	34.6
2002	247	18.6	13.3	36.8
2003	247	18.6	13.3	36.8
2004	243	18.6	13.1	37
2005	269	19.4	13.9	40.1
2006	258	20.8	12.4	35.7
2007	258	23.7	10.9	32.6
2008	222	19.9	11.2	22.5
2009	248	21.5	11.5	28.2
2010	250	21.0	11.9	37.6
2011	261	20.4	12.7	41.4
2012	268	21.6	12.3	41.4
2013	358	20.4	17.5	40.2
2014	352	21.4	16.4	38.4
2015	339	20.0	16.9	34.5
2016	268	16.0	16.7	39.2
2017	245	14.9	16.4	39.6
2018	256	15.9	16.1	37.9
2019	242	17.0	14.2	33.5
2020	228	16.1	14.1	34.6
2021	219	14.0	15.6	33.3
2022	143	13.9	10.2	32.2
2023	173	11.9	14.5	32.9
2024	185	11.8	15.6	41.6

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
1988	236	15.0	15.7	0
1989	239	18.0	13.2	n/a
1990	252	17.6	14.3	0
1991	242	16.6	14.5	n/a
1992	243	15.7	15.4	30.9
1993	231	16.2	14.3	16.9
1994	235	16.2	14.5	20.9
1995	255	20.0	12.8	31.8
1996	255	20.0	12.8	31.8
1997	226	16.8	13.5	37.6
1998	251	19.3	13.0	36.3
1999	258	20.8	12.4	32.2
2000	219	20.2	10.8	38.4
2001	231	20.2	11.4	34.6
2002	247	18.6	13.3	36.8
2003	247	18.6	13.3	36.8
2004	243	18.6	13.1	37
2005	269	19.4	13.9	40.1
2006	258	20.8	12.4	35.7
2007	258	23.7	10.9	32.6
2008	222	19.9	11.2	22.5
2009	248	21.5	11.5	28.2
2010	250	21.0	11.9	37.6
2011	261	20.4	12.7	41.4
2012	268	21.6	12.3	41.4
2013	358	20.4	17.5	40.2
2014	352	21.4	16.4	38.4
2015	339	20.0	16.9	34.5
2016	268	16.0	16.7	39.2
2017	245	14.9	16.4	39.6
2018	256	15.9	16.1	37.9
2019	242	17.0	14.2	33.5
2020	228	16.1	14.1	34.6
2021	219	14.0	15.6	33.3
2022	143	13.9	10.2	32.2
2023	173	11.9	14.5	32.9
2024	185	11.8	15.6	41.6

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	$1,387 (11.6%)	$10,572 (88.4%)	$11,959

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 196^th of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 284^th of 660 Elementary schools	13.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary)	59.1	57.1	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ellis)	59.1	57.1	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary)	63.6	57.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ellis)	63.6	57.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary)	33.3	52.9	19.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ellis)	33.3	52.9	19.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary)	47.6	11.8	35.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ellis)	47.6	11.8	35.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary)	56	37.5	18.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ellis)	56	37.5	18.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary)	29.6	20.8	8.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ellis)	29.6	20.8	8.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Washington Elementary)	66.7	54.2	12.5%
5th Grade Science (Ellis)	66.7	54.2	12.5%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.1	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary)	48.5	42.1	6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ellis)	48.5	42.1	6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	38.4	33.7	4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary)	36.4	27.8	8.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ellis)	36.4	27.8	8.6%
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	242	173	28.5%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	9	3	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	226	163	27.9%
Two or More Races	7	7
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.5%	32.9%	0.5%

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 7th 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 7th 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	100 East 13th	Ellis	67637	Ellis County	Ellis	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 726-3136	185	12	15.6	41.6%	174 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.2%)	61.2	231^st of 653 public elementary schools	64.6%		55.1	284^th of 660 public elementary schools	57.0%	53	57.1	57.1	52.9	34.8			49.3	50.0	38.1	11.8	34.8			33.3	58.8		58.8	$11,959	$1,387	$10,572
Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary	Public	K-5	1401 Hall	Hays	67601	Ellis County	Hays	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 623-2510	396	26	15.2	41.2%	309 (78.0%)	9 (2.3%)	41 (10.4%)	19 (4.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.3%)	93.3	18^th of 653 public elementary schools	97.2%		94.2	19^th of 660 public elementary schools	97.1%	1	62.3	72.6	60.0				64.7	76.8	65.1	62.9				68.3	81.4		81.4	$12,339	$1,699	$10,640
Lincoln Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1906 Ash	Hays	67601	Ellis County	Hays	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 623-2500	257	18	14.3	64.6%	182 (70.8%)	4 (1.6%)	56 (21.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.4%)	45.8	366^th of 653 public elementary schools	44.0%		37.4	426^th of 660 public elementary schools	35.5%	60	41.5	43.5	41.9				42.1	41.5	21.7	19.4				29.5	54.8		54.8	$12,341	$1,699	$10,641
Woodrow Wilson Elementary	Public	K-5	101 E 28th	Hays	67601	Ellis County	Hays	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 623-2550	369	26	14.1	37.9%	308 (83.5%)	7 (1.9%)	37 (10.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.8%)	73.2	132^nd of 653 public elementary schools	79.8%		84.8	75^th of 660 public elementary schools	88.6%	57	58.6	60.3	48.5				55.9	69.0	54.4	39.4				54.6	39.4		39.4	$12,331	$1,698	$10,633
Roosevelt Elementary	Public	K-5	2000 MacArthur	Hays	67601	Ellis County	Hays	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 623-2520	395	29	13.3	38.2%	326 (82.5%)	7 (1.8%)	39 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.6%)	62.2	220^th of 653 public elementary schools	66.3%		61.2	217^th of 660 public elementary schools	67.1%	3	54.9	35.7	43.1				44.8	66.2	32.9	43.1				48.2	51.0		51.0	$12,315	$1,699	$10,617
Trego Grade School	Public	PK, KG-8	612 Junction Avenue	WaKeeney	67672	Trego County	Trego County	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 743-2472	280	21	13.4	36.8%	253 (90.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.0%)	32.4	465^th of 653 public elementary schools	28.8%		30.2	490^th of 660 public elementary schools	25.8%	25	34.3	39.1	29.4	38.5	37.9	11.8	32.9	31.4	34.8	5.9	11.5	27.6	5.9	20.1	35.3	17.6	29.4	$13,416	$3,148	$10,269

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