Is Rainier Elementary School a good school?

Rainier Elementary School ranks 414 th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Rainier Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 472 students attended Rainier Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Rainier Elementary School?

Students at Rainier Elementary School are 78% White, 12% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Rainier Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Rainier Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Rainier Middle School High : Rainier Senior High School

Rainier Elementary School

Summary:

Rainier Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rainier, Washington, serving around 460 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Rainier School District, which is ranked 69 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Rainier Elementary stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. In the 2023-2024 school year, 56.54% of Rainier students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 52.63% statewide, and 56.07% were proficient or better in Math, compared to 41.68% statewide. Rainier's 5th-grade students performed especially well, with 59.7% proficient or better in ELA and 49.25% in Math, both exceeding state averages. The school's female students and white students also perform well, ranking in the top 25% and top 50% of Washington elementary schools, respectively. Notably, Rainier Elementary's low socioeconomic status (SES) students are a standout, ranking in the top 6% of Washington elementary schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Rainier Elementary generally outperforms its neighbors in academic proficiency, particularly in ELA and Math. However, some schools, like East Olympia Elementary, have higher overall performance in certain areas, such as Science. Additionally, while Rainier Elementary has a high percentage of white students (80.87%), nearby schools like Chambers Prairie Elementary and East Olympia Elementary have more diverse student populations.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

600 W 3rd
Rainier, WA 98576-0098

(360) 446-4020

District: Rainier School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
414^th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,502

Students who attend Rainier Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Rainier Middle School
High:	Rainier Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 472

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.4%

Hispanic:

12.3%

Two or more races:

6.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.5%

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Performance Trends

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

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.74. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.4%), Hispanic (12.3%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rainier Elementary School is 15.8. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rainier Elementary School is $14,502.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rainier Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rainier Elementary School 414^th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Rainier Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Rainier School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rainier School District 69^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rainier Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Rainier Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2004	63.28	348^th	1026	66.1%
2005	35.06	720^th	1031	30.2%
2006	53.37	501^st	1051	52.3%
2007	46.66	598^th	1069	44.1%
2008	36.28	725^th	1067	32.1%
2009	29.38	818^th	1072	23.7%
2010	37.39	721^st	1088	33.7%
2011	30.38	845^th	1092	22.6%
2012	31.54	830^th	1097	24.3%
2013	29.17	855^th	1106	22.7%
2015	32.27	765^th	1067	28.3%
2016	38.22	684^th	1053	35.0%
2017	45.14	593^rd	1056	43.8%
2018	36.42	678^th	1054	35.7%
2019	42.22	672^nd	1130	40.5%
2021	46.06	549^th	1107	50.4%
2022	52.74	517^th	1169	55.8%
2023	61.34	420^th	1169	64.1%
2024	62.74	414^th	1168	64.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Rainier Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	30.99	145^th	188	22.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Rainier Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	43.97	235^th	478	50.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rainier Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	35.88	580^th	835	30.5%
2019	56.16	425^th	979	56.6%
2021	82.01	73^rd	854	91.5%
2022	60.50	321^st	1019	68.5%
2023	75.24	175^th	1013	82.7%
2024	86.38	58^th	1024	94.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Rainier Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	37.06	653^rd	1004	35.0%
2019	33.43	766^th	1068	28.3%
2021	47.75	487^th	1008	51.7%
2022	53.71	479^th	1100	56.5%
2023	62.15	387^th	1094	64.6%
2024	71.08	285^th	1093	73.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Rainier Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	37.48	643^rd	999	35.6%
2019	53.67	497^th	1075	53.8%
2021	43.46	546^th	1025	46.7%
2022	52.17	489^th	1113	56.1%
2023	55.71	444^th	1099	59.6%
2024	52.72	492^nd	1099	55.2%

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Rank History for White students at Rainier Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	25.84	665^th	833	20.2%
2019	35.19	731^st	1027	28.8%
2021	33.07	651^st	943	31.0%
2022	39.55	646^th	1031	37.3%
2023	50.16	491^st	1011	51.4%
2024	53.42	463^rd	1009	54.1%

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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.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Monday, October 21, 2019

Great small town school. This our 5th elementary school our kids have attended in 5 years. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Rainier Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1997	211	3	5	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	228
1998	216	4	3	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	235
1999	228	2	1	8	7	n/a	n/a	0	246
2000	363	3	5	19	10	n/a	n/a	0	400
2001	358	3	4	13	10	n/a	n/a	0	388
2002	404	2	4	9	10	n/a	n/a	0	429
2003	404	2	4	9	10	n/a	n/a	0	429
2004	409	6	6	9	6	n/a	n/a	0	436
2005	396	12	9	20	13	n/a	n/a	0	450
2006	405	10	6	15	11	n/a	n/a	8	455
2007	401	5	9	16	11	n/a	n/a	15	457
2008	399	6	5	13	12	n/a	n/a	16	451
2009	776	13	10	22	24	n/a	n/a	24	869
2010	345	1	10	9	11	n/a	n/a	24	400
2011	316	1	4	22	4	1	26	0	374
2012	266	1	4	34	4	0	34	0	343
2013	249	2	5	36	3	0	37	0	332
2014	278	1	4	36	4	1	32	0	356
2015	296	1	3	42	5	1	25	0	373
2016	274	2	3	39	1	2	23	0	344
2017	299	3	1	36	2	2	26	0	369
2018	354	1	1	39	5	1	31	0	432
2019	365	2	1	40	2	1	43	0	454
2020	391	3	0	41	4	0	38	0	477
2021	349	3	1	32	4	0	42	0	431
2022	371	2	2	41	6	0	38	0	460
2023	372	1	0	47	7	0	33	0	460
2024	370	3	0	58	8	1	32	0	472

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 Rainier Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	228	0.5	456.0	n/a
1998	235	11.9	19.7	n/a
1999	246	11.8	20.8	n/a
2000	400	12.0	33.3	n/a
2001	388	13.5	28.7	n/a
2002	429	12.8	33.5	19.1
2003	429	12.8	33.5	19.1
2004	436	12.0	36.3	19.7
2005	450	11.7	38.5	22.4
2006	455	12.4	36.7	21.5
2007	457	13.2	34.6	21.7
2008	451	12.1	37.3	18.6
2009	869	10.5	82.8	18.6
2010	400	13.6	29.2	46.5
2011	374	12.1	30.7	50.5
2012	343	16.5	20.7	58
2013	332	14.1	23.4	59.3
2014	356	n/a	n/a	64
2015	373	20.0	18.6	58.4
2016	344	21.0	16.3	57.6
2017	369	20.8	17.7	52.8
2018	432	22.5	19.2	49.8
2019	454	23.8	19.0	42.3
2020	477	27.6	17.2	41.9
2021	431	26.8	16.0	35.7
2022	460	28.8	15.9	36.3
2023	460	29.8	15.4	47.8
2024	472	29.8	15.8	47.5

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 Rainier Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	228	0.5	456.0	n/a
1998	235	11.9	19.7	n/a
1999	246	11.8	20.8	n/a
2000	400	12.0	33.3	n/a
2001	388	13.5	28.7	n/a
2002	429	12.8	33.5	19.1
2003	429	12.8	33.5	19.1
2004	436	12.0	36.3	19.7
2005	450	11.7	38.5	22.4
2006	455	12.4	36.7	21.5
2007	457	13.2	34.6	21.7
2008	451	12.1	37.3	18.6
2009	869	10.5	82.8	18.6
2010	400	13.6	29.2	46.5
2011	374	12.1	30.7	50.5
2012	343	16.5	20.7	58
2013	332	14.1	23.4	59.3
2014	356	n/a	n/a	64
2015	373	20.0	18.6	58.4
2016	344	21.0	16.3	57.6
2017	369	20.8	17.7	52.8
2018	432	22.5	19.2	49.8
2019	454	23.8	19.0	42.3
2020	477	27.6	17.2	41.9
2021	431	26.8	16.0	35.7
2022	460	28.8	15.9	36.3
2023	460	29.8	15.4	47.8
2024	472	29.8	15.8	47.5

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.

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