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Kittitas Elementary School

Summary:

Kittitas Elementary School is a public elementary school serving around 270 students in grades K-5 in Kittitas, Washington. It is part of the Kittitas School District, which is ranked 134 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kittitas Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (80.37%) compared to nearby schools like Ida Nason Aronica Elementary (62.72%) and Mt. Stuart Elementary (63.2%). The school generally performs better than the district and state averages on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts. However, it lags behind some nearby schools, such as Valley View Elementary, in both test scores and overall state rankings. Kittitas Elementary also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 44.63% to 54.44% over the past few years.

Interestingly, Kittitas Elementary has seen a significant increase in spending per student, from $11,251 in 2019-2020 to $17,082 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the nearby Ida Nason Aronica ($15,060) and Lincoln Elementary ($14,923). The school has maintained a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting a stable educational experience, and its male students and low socioeconomic status students perform relatively well compared to their peers in the state.


Detail:

Public K-5

 501 N. Pierce Avenue
       Kittitas, WA  98934-0599

(855) 380-8843

District: Kittitas School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
587th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,082 Help


Students who attend Kittitas Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Kittitas High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  253

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.4%
Hispanic:
19.0%
Asian:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.2% Help


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Compare Details Kittitas Elementary School ranks worse than 50.3% of elementary schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.23. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.4%), Hispanic (19%), Asian (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kittitas Elementary School is 15.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kittitas Elementary School is $17,082.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kittitas Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kittitas Elementary School 587th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Kittitas Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Kittitas School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kittitas School District 134th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kittitas Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kittitas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 66.94 289th 1026 71.8%
2005 43.73 619th 1031 40.0%
2006 47.25 583rd 1051 44.5%
2007 55.56 484th 1069 54.7%
2008 36.40 724th 1067 32.1%
2009 41.36 681st 1072 36.5%
2010 51.80 528th 1088 51.5%
2011 48.75 582nd 1092 46.7%
2012 54.89 519th 1097 52.7%
2013 38.88 728th 1106 34.2%
2015 41.63 641st 1067 39.9%
2016 48.74 551st 1053 47.7%
2017 46.43 577th 1056 45.4%
2018 35.26 690th 1054 34.5%
2019 49.25 591st 1130 47.7%
2021 43.97 576th 1107 48.0%
2022 45.39 617th 1169 47.2%
2023 30.53 824th 1169 29.5%
2024 48.23 587th 1168 49.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kittitas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.29 620th 835 25.7%
2019 52.05 480th 979 51.0%
2021 66.86 193rd 854 77.4%
2022 59.66 333rd 1019 67.3%
2023 39.29 629th 1013 37.9%
2024 71.37 221st 1024 78.4%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Kittitas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.28 681st 1004 32.2%
2019 52.47 529th 1068 50.5%
2021 37.05 608th 1008 39.7%
2022 45.15 572nd 1100 48.0%
2023 32.08 749th 1094 31.5%
2024 43.43 600th 1093 45.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Kittitas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.77 728th 999 27.1%
2019 49.78 542nd 1075 49.6%
2021 47.61 497th 1025 51.5%
2022 45.49 568th 1113 49.0%
2023 32.40 750th 1099 31.8%
2024 59.45 423rd 1099 61.5%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Kittitas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 37.61 424th 694 38.9%
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Rank History for White students at Kittitas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.24 699th 833 16.1%
2019 43.42 633rd 1027 38.4%
2021 38.53 587th 943 37.8%
2022 40.69 626th 1031 39.3%
2023 24.45 827th 1011 18.2%
2024 36.80 662nd 1009 34.4%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Kittitas Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 252 0 0 11 4 n/a n/a 0 267
1989 254 2 8 12 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1990 252 2 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1991 262 2 2 14 4 n/a n/a 0 284
1992 259 3 8 29 5 n/a n/a 0 304
1993 237 3 5 26 2 n/a n/a 0 273
1994 210 3 4 27 3 n/a n/a 0 247
1995 214 1 7 38 3 n/a n/a 0 263
1996 214 1 7 38 3 n/a n/a 0 263
1997 208 0 5 37 3 n/a n/a 0 253
1998 233 1 2 28 2 n/a n/a 0 266
1999 233 3 1 39 2 n/a n/a 0 278
2000 211 4 0 44 1 n/a n/a 0 260
2001 206 3 0 55 1 n/a n/a 0 265
2002 191 6 0 60 1 n/a n/a 0 258
2003 191 6 0 60 1 n/a n/a 0 258
2004 174 4 1 56 5 n/a n/a 0 240
2005 185 5 0 52 3 n/a n/a 1 246
2006 189 8 1 54 7 n/a n/a 1 260
2007 197 6 1 44 2 n/a n/a 1 251
2008 202 5 4 52 2 n/a n/a 2 267
2009 222 2 3 48 0 n/a n/a 2 277
2010 237 1 5 48 0 n/a n/a 4 295
2011 240 1 5 64 0 0 0 0 310
2012 221 2 6 64 0 0 0 0 293
2013 228 2 5 69 0 0 2 0 306
2014 222 2 1 70 0 0 5 0 300
2015 223 0 1 59 0 0 4 0 287
2016 206 0 1 55 0 0 5 0 267
2017 214 0 1 55 0 0 3 0 273
2018 224 0 1 55 0 0 6 0 286
2019 220 0 1 61 0 0 2 0 284
2020 200 2 1 56 0 0 2 0 261
2021 187 2 1 48 0 0 2 0 240
2022 194 2 1 43 0 0 2 0 242
2023 217 0 2 48 0 0 3 0 270
2024 201 1 2 48 0 0 1 0 253

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 Kittitas Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 267 13.0 20.5 0
1989 276 13.0 21.2 n/a
1990 269 13.3 20.2 0
1991 284 13.3 21.3 n/a
1992 304 13.3 22.8 n/a
1993 273 16.0 17.1 n/a
1994 247 17.0 14.5 n/a
1995 263 15.0 17.5 n/a
1996 263 15.0 17.5 n/a
1997 253 16.3 15.5 n/a
1998 266 16.3 16.3 n/a
1999 278 16.7 16.6 n/a
2000 260 20.2 12.9 n/a
2001 265 19.5 13.6 n/a
2002 258 20.0 12.9 52.3
2003 258 20.0 12.9 52.3
2004 240 20.0 12.0 51.7
2005 246 19.8 12.4 45.7
2006 260 19.4 13.4 49
2007 251 18.4 13.6 50
2008 267 17.5 15.3 45.3
2009 277 15.5 17.9 46.2
2010 295 14.4 20.4 50.2
2011 310 13.4 23.0 53.2
2012 293 13.6 21.5 54.3
2013 306 14.6 20.9 58.2
2014 300 n/a n/a 55
2015 287 20.0 14.3 51.6
2016 267 16.0 16.6 50.6
2017 273 17.5 15.6 52.4
2018 286 17.9 15.9 49
2019 284 19.0 14.9 46.8
2020 261 18.9 13.7 46.7
2021 240 17.0 14.1 47.5
2022 242 18.4 13.1 44.6
2023 270 17.0 15.8 54.4
2024 253 16.2 15.6 52.2

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 Kittitas Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 267 13.0 20.5 0
1989 276 13.0 21.2 n/a
1990 269 13.3 20.2 0
1991 284 13.3 21.3 n/a
1992 304 13.3 22.8 n/a
1993 273 16.0 17.1 n/a
1994 247 17.0 14.5 n/a
1995 263 15.0 17.5 n/a
1996 263 15.0 17.5 n/a
1997 253 16.3 15.5 n/a
1998 266 16.3 16.3 n/a
1999 278 16.7 16.6 n/a
2000 260 20.2 12.9 n/a
2001 265 19.5 13.6 n/a
2002 258 20.0 12.9 52.3
2003 258 20.0 12.9 52.3
2004 240 20.0 12.0 51.7
2005 246 19.8 12.4 45.7
2006 260 19.4 13.4 49
2007 251 18.4 13.6 50
2008 267 17.5 15.3 45.3
2009 277 15.5 17.9 46.2
2010 295 14.4 20.4 50.2
2011 310 13.4 23.0 53.2
2012 293 13.6 21.5 54.3
2013 306 14.6 20.9 58.2
2014 300 n/a n/a 55
2015 287 20.0 14.3 51.6
2016 267 16.0 16.6 50.6
2017 273 17.5 15.6 52.4
2018 286 17.9 15.9 49
2019 284 19.0 14.9 46.8
2020 261 18.9 13.7 46.7
2021 240 17.0 14.1 47.5
2022 242 18.4 13.1 44.6
2023 270 17.0 15.8 54.4
2024 253 16.2 15.6 52.2

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Kittitas Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201692.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%97.6%95.1%95.1%95.1%97.6%95.1%
201788.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%2.9%100.0%94.3%94.3%97.1%97.1%94.3%
201887.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.9%92.6%92.6%90.7%92.6%90.7%92.6%
201991.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%6.7%91.1%93.3%91.1%91.1%93.3%93.3%
202084.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%90.6%96.9%100.0%87.5%96.9%93.8%93.8%93.8%96.9%
202285.7%2.4%0.0%2.4%0.0%88.1%88.1%95.2%90.5%88.1%90.5%92.9%92.9%88.1%
202383.9%5.4%0.0%0.0%1.8%85.7%85.7%94.6%85.7%85.7%85.7%85.7%85.7%85.7%
202484.2%0.0%1.8%0.0%1.8%86.0%86.0%98.3%86.0%86.0%89.5%89.5%89.5%86.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Kittitas Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201988.9%0.0%0.0%2.5%97.8%98.2%97.8%97.8%98.2%98.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kittitas Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $792 (5.3%) $14,289 (94.7%) $15,081
2020 $1,244 (11.1%) $10,007 (88.9%) $11,251
2021 $817 (5.0%) $15,639 (95.0%) $16,456
2022 $623 (3.6%) $16,459 (96.4%) $17,082

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kittitas Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 591st of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 824th of 1169 Elementary schools
 18.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kittitas Elementary School)62.823.1
 39.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kittitas School District)62.823.1
 39.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Kittitas Elementary School)72.138.5
 33.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Kittitas School District)72.138.5
 33.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kittitas Elementary School)5254.8
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kittitas School District)5254.8
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Kittitas Elementary School)2847.6
 19.6%
   4th Grade Math (Kittitas School District)2847.6
 19.6%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kittitas Elementary School)65.243.9
 21.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kittitas School District)65.243.9
 21.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Kittitas Elementary School)39.124.4
 14.7%
   5th Grade Math (Kittitas School District)39.124.4
 14.7%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Kittitas Elementary School)58.731.7
 27%
   5th Grade Science (Kittitas School District)58.731.7
 27%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kittitas Elementary School)59.743.1
 16.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Kittitas School District)5844.8
 13.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Kittitas Elementary School)45.336.7
 8.6%
   All Grades Math (Kittitas School District)35.928.2
 7.7%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Kittitas Elementary School)58.731.7
 27%
   All Grades Science (Kittitas School District)55.629.6
 26%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students284270
 4.9%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic6148
 21.3%
Pacific Islander00
White220217
 1.4%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.8%54.4%
 7.6%

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Kittitas Elementary School ranks 587th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Kittitas Elementary School are 79% White, 19% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 253 students attended Kittitas Elementary School.

Students who attend Kittitas Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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