Is Washington Elementary a good school?

Washington Elementary ranks 340 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Washington Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 503 students attended Washington Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Washington Elementary?

Students at Washington Elementary are 68% White, 17% Two or more races, 12% American Indian, 3% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Washington Elementary attend?

Students who attend Washington Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Cloquet Middle High : Cloquet Senior

Washington Elementary

Summary:

Washington Elementary is a public elementary school in Cloquet, Minnesota, serving around 500 students from pre-kindergarten to 4th grade. The school is part of the Cloquet Public School District, which is ranked 180 out of 463 districts in the state.

Washington Elementary has shown mixed academic performance in recent years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 125 and 435 out of around 870 Minnesota elementary schools. However, the school generally performs better than the district and state averages in math and reading proficiency, with around 55-62% of students proficient or better. One of the school's strengths is its support for its Native American student population, which has ranked among the top elementary schools in Minnesota for this subgroup. In contrast, the school's performance for its special education and multi-racial student subgroups has been relatively lower.

Compared to nearby schools, Washington Elementary outperforms Raleigh Primary/Elementary Academy and Stowe Elementary, which are part of the Duluth Public School District. However, it lags behind the high-performing Winterquist Elementary, which is part of the Esko Public School District. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, Washington Elementary has been able to maintain strong academic performance for this subgroup, which is a positive indicator of the school's ability to support diverse learners.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

801 12th St
Cloquet, MN 55720-2398

(218) 879-3369

District: Cloquet Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
340^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,106

Students who attend Washington Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Cloquet Middle
High:	Cloquet Senior

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 503

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.8%

Two or more races:

16.7%

American Indian:

11.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Washington Elementary ranks better than 61.4% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.03. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Washington Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Cloquet Public School District. Racial makeup is: White (67.8%), two or more races (16.7%), American Indian (11.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is 13, which is the 2^nd best among 2 elementary schools in the Cloquet Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Washington Elementary employs 38.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Elementary is $12,106, which is the 2^nd highest among 2 elementary schools in the Cloquet Public School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Elementary 340^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Washington Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

Native American students:

White students:

Cloquet Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cloquet Public School District 180^th of 463 Minnesota 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	MN State Percentile
2003	72.42	150^th	674	77.7%
2004	66.07	226^th	676	66.6%
2005	69.59	193^rd	685	71.8%
2006	70.55	192^nd	756	74.6%
2007	59.75	349^th	777	55.1%
2008	55.80	415^th	781	46.9%
2009	67.97	140^th	434	67.7%
2010	62.52	339^th	803	57.8%
2011	68.61	251^st	814	69.2%
2012	65.43	308^th	820	62.4%
2013	60.52	367^th	824	55.5%
2014	61.59	364^th	826	55.9%
2015	70.65	248^th	840	70.5%
2016	72.72	219^th	848	74.2%
2017	75.08	193^rd	853	77.4%
2018	71.38	239^th	847	71.8%
2019	80.92	125^th	870	85.6%
2021	55.27	435^th	869	49.9%
2022	58.08	391^st	858	54.4%
2023	70.82	241^st	845	71.5%
2024	63.03	340^th	881	61.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Washington Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	71.60	25^th	98	74.5%
2019	77.21	17^th	96	82.3%
2021	47.64	23^rd	45	48.9%
2022	45.69	52^nd	87	40.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Washington Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	80.02	58^th	515	88.7%
2021	26.44	342^nd	417	18.0%
2022	34.76	361^st	500	27.8%
2023	66.04	137^th	524	73.9%
2024	30.60	416^th	572	27.3%

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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	MN State Percentile
2018	86.98	33^rd	728	95.5%
2019	92.60	12^th	740	98.4%
2021	70.13	160^th	683	76.6%
2022	61.42	229^th	663	65.5%
2023	69.60	188^th	774	75.7%
2024	69.95	203^rd	793	74.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Washington Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	73.10	191^st	774	75.3%
2019	83.10	76^th	787	90.3%
2021	57.84	359^th	783	54.2%
2022	49.76	449^th	799	43.8%
2023	62.59	316^th	787	59.8%
2024	62.30	308^th	809	61.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Washington Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	65.58	285^th	779	63.4%
2019	75.65	164^th	798	79.4%
2021	48.36	472^nd	784	39.8%
2022	62.52	312^th	808	61.4%
2023	72.60	207^th	799	74.1%
2024	59.66	353^rd	826	57.3%

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Rank History for Native American students at Washington Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	81.12	2^nd	22	90.9%
2019	95.85	1^st	26	96.2%
2023	84.63	4^th	39	89.7%
2024	61.04	12^th	42	71.4%

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Rank History for White students at Washington Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	60.13	273^rd	712	61.7%
2019	72.28	163^rd	722	77.4%
2021	44.99	421^st	710	40.7%
2022	43.55	449^th	725	38.1%
2023	55.31	318^th	712	55.3%
2024	54.88	318^th	730	56.4%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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: Minnesota 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	417	1	5	0	60	n/a	n/a	483
1989	405	1	5	0	50	n/a	n/a	461
1990	402	1	3	0	61	n/a	n/a	467
1991	382	0	1	0	73	n/a	n/a	456
1992	391	2	0	0	86	n/a	n/a	479
1993	465	1	0	0	75	n/a	n/a	541
1994	555	1	3	3	97	n/a	n/a	659
1995	544	1	3	4	92	n/a	n/a	644
1996	544	1	3	4	92	n/a	n/a	644
1997	492	0	4	0	71	n/a	n/a	567
1998	469	8	3	1	65	n/a	n/a	546
1999	441	11	2	0	72	n/a	n/a	526
2000	443	6	0	1	66	n/a	n/a	516
2001	439	8	0	1	82	n/a	n/a	530
2002	409	6	2	3	81	n/a	n/a	501
2003	409	6	2	3	81	n/a	n/a	501
2004	397	6	1	4	64	n/a	n/a	472
2005	419	4	3	6	52	n/a	n/a	484
2006	405	5	2	7	71	n/a	n/a	490
2007	409	5	4	11	77	n/a	n/a	506
2008	402	4	6	8	109	n/a	n/a	529
2009	450	5	4	8	99	n/a	n/a	566
2010	464	7	4	6	100	n/a	n/a	581
2011	457	4	2	6	91	0	37	597
2012	444	6	1	7	71	0	67	596
2013	461	4	1	5	71	1	78	621
2014	484	3	0	6	60	1	78	632
2015	481	2	0	6	51	2	92	634
2016	481	1	2	5	64	2	88	643
2017	464	1	1	8	67	1	96	638
2018	378	1	1	4	66	1	93	544
2019	358	1	3	7	64	0	97	530
2020	365	1	1	11	58	0	96	532
2021	338	2	1	10	58	0	86	495
2022	345	1	4	11	48	0	90	499
2023	340	0	4	15	56	0	85	500
2024	341	1	2	16	59	0	84	503

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
1988	483	24.5	19.7	25.1
1989	461	24.3	18.9	24.1
1990	467	24.7	18.9	24.6
1991	456	24.2	18.8	23.9
1992	479	23.9	20.0	33.4
1993	541	27.3	19.8	31.2
1994	659	32.1	20.5	34.1
1995	644	37.7	17.1	29.2
1996	644	37.7	17.1	29.2
1997	567	32.5	17.4	30.3
1998	546	n/a	0.0	29.3
1999	526	36.6	14.4	26.6
2000	516	34.2	15.1	40.1
2001	530	33.9	15.6	39.8
2002	501	32.1	15.6	35.3
2003	501	32.1	15.6	35.3
2004	472	30.3	15.6	35.2
2005	484	29.1	16.6	33.9
2006	490	27.0	18.1	38.2
2007	506	25.7	19.7	37.5
2008	529	26.4	20.0	38.6
2009	566	32.7	17.3	39.8
2010	581	34.4	16.8	42.3
2011	597	36.1	16.5	44.7
2012	596	37.0	16.0	46.1
2013	621	38.7	16.0	51.2
2014	632	39.7	15.9	51.1
2015	634	41.0	15.4	48.7
2016	643	43.0	14.9	50.2
2017	638	42.3	15.0	45.8
2018	544	40.4	13.4	49.6
2019	530	38.8	13.6	46
2020	532	36.5	14.5	41.9
2021	495	39.4	12.5	44.6
2022	499	38.1	13.0	42.3
2023	500	39.6	12.5	49.8
2024	503	38.5	13.0	51.9

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	483	24.5	19.7	25.1
1989	461	24.3	18.9	24.1
1990	467	24.7	18.9	24.6
1991	456	24.2	18.8	23.9
1992	479	23.9	20.0	33.4
1993	541	27.3	19.8	31.2
1994	659	32.1	20.5	34.1
1995	644	37.7	17.1	29.2
1996	644	37.7	17.1	29.2
1997	567	32.5	17.4	30.3
1998	546	n/a	0.0	29.3
1999	526	36.6	14.4	26.6
2000	516	34.2	15.1	40.1
2001	530	33.9	15.6	39.8
2002	501	32.1	15.6	35.3
2003	501	32.1	15.6	35.3
2004	472	30.3	15.6	35.2
2005	484	29.1	16.6	33.9
2006	490	27.0	18.1	38.2
2007	506	25.7	19.7	37.5
2008	529	26.4	20.0	38.6
2009	566	32.7	17.3	39.8
2010	581	34.4	16.8	42.3
2011	597	36.1	16.5	44.7
2012	596	37.0	16.0	46.1
2013	621	38.7	16.0	51.2
2014	632	39.7	15.9	51.1
2015	634	41.0	15.4	48.7
2016	643	43.0	14.9	50.2
2017	638	42.3	15.0	45.8
2018	544	40.4	13.4	49.6
2019	530	38.8	13.6	46
2020	532	36.5	14.5	41.9
2021	495	39.4	12.5	44.6
2022	499	38.1	13.0	42.3
2023	500	39.6	12.5	49.8
2024	503	38.5	13.0	51.9

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	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,106

Data source: Minnesota 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 125^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 241^st of 845 Elementary schools	14.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Washington Elementary)	80.6	59.6	21%
3rd Grade Math (Cloquet Public School District)	79.4	62.6	16.8%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Washington Elementary)	74.8	57	17.8%
3rd Grade Reading (Cloquet Public School District)	75.6	60.6	15%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Washington Elementary)	78.6	64.7	13.9%
4th Grade Math (Cloquet Public School District)	77	65.9	11.1%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Washington Elementary)	63.1	60.8	2.3%
4th Grade Reading (Cloquet Public School District)	67.8	57.4	10.5%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	530	500	5.7%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	64	56	12.5%
Asian	3	4	33.3%
Hispanic	7	15	114.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	358	340	5%
Two or More Races	97	85	12.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46%	49.8%	3.8%

Schools Near Washington Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III 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	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Washington Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	801 12th St	Cloquet	55720	Carlton County	Cloquet Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 879-3369	503	39	13.0	51.9%	341 (67.8%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.2%)	2 (0.4%)	59 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)	84 (16.7%)	63	340^th of 881 public elementary schools	61.4%		70.8	241^st of 845 public elementary schools	71.5%	99	59.3	54.5			56.7	59.3	50.0			54.3			$12,106
Northern Lights Academy Cooperative	Public	K-3	615 12th St	Cloquet	55720	Carlton County	Northern Lights Academy Cooperative	No	No	No	No	(218) 878-3064	0	1	5.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Cloquet Early Childhood Education	Public	PK	515 Granite Street	Cloquet	55720	Carlton County	Cloquet Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 879-3308	91	0		57.1%	70 (76.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	16 (17.6%)	1 (1.1%)	3 (3.3%)								(n/a)													$3,366
Churchill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	515 Granite St	Cloquet	55720	Carlton County	Cloquet Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 879-3308	354	35	10.2	44.1%	265 (74.9%)	3 (0.8%)	11 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (13.0%)	81	133^rd of 881 public elementary schools	84.9%		74.3	211^th of 845 public elementary schools	75.0%	78	84.8	59.0			68.6	73.3	64.1			67.5			$12,463
Shared Time	Public	PK, KG-6	602 Arthur Street	Cloquet	55720	Carlton County	Cloquet Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 879-1261	2	0			2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$3,366
South Terrace Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	530 Stine Dr	Carlton	55718	Carlton County	Carlton Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 384-4225	145	16	9.1	44.8%	119 (82.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (11.7%)	35.5	612^th of 881 public elementary schools	30.5%		58.9	380^th of 845 public elementary schools	55.0%	232	59.5	36.0	22.7		42.9	40.5	36.0	40.9		39.3	31.8	31.8	$13,558
Winterquist Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	2 E Highway 61	Esko	55733	Carlton County	Esko Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 879-3361	672	40	16.9	16.8%	632 (94.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.0%)	86.5	74^th of 881 public elementary schools	91.6%		85.8	84^th of 845 public elementary schools	90.1%	10	81.1	73.9	67.3	80.2	75.2	57.8	66.3	71.7	75.9	68.0	57.9	57.9	$8,964
Wrenshall Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	207 Pioneer Dr	Wrenshall	55797	Carlton County	Wrenshall Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 384-4274	163	13	13.0	51.5%	148 (90.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.5%)	56.6	422^nd of 881 public elementary schools	52.1%		31.6	620^th of 845 public elementary schools	26.6%	198	72.0	72.0	5.0	58.3	54.3	48.0	45.8	45.0	54.2	48.4	35.0	35.0	$10,989
Stowe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	715 101st Ave W	Duluth	55808	St. Louis County	Duluth Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 336-8965	239	23	10.3	70.7%	183 (76.6%)	11 (4.6%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (14.6%)	22.1	713^th of 881 public elementary schools	19.1%		29.4	629^th of 845 public elementary schools	25.6%	84	42.1	44.4	20.6		36.1	26.3	30.6	38.2		31.5	21.2	21.2	$17,769
Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	202 5th Street	Proctor	55810	St. Louis County	Proctor Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 628-4958	42	0		45.2%	36 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.8%)								(n/a)													$3,664

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