Washington Elementary School

Summary:

Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Sandpoint, Idaho, part of the Lake Pend Oreille School District, which is ranked 15 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating. With 308 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17.7, Washington Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages on ISAT assessments, ranking among the top elementary schools in Idaho and maintaining a 4-5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the student population is predominantly white (84.42%), Washington Elementary has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (10.06%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 2.73% to 8.57% Hispanic. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients (30.84%) compared to nearby schools like Hope Elementary (53.85%) and Kootenai Elementary (40.29%), suggesting a more affluent student population.

The consistent academic excellence and high rankings of Washington Elementary indicate the school is providing a quality education to its students. However, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, from 5.1% in 2020-2021 to 8.0% in 2021-2022, which is an area the school may want to investigate and address to ensure all students are consistently attending and engaged in their education.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

420 South Boyer Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864-1102

(208) 263-4759

District: Lake Pend Oreille School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
25^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,283

Students who attend Washington Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sandpoint Middle School
High:	Sandpoint High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.7

Number of students: 315

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.9%

Hispanic:

8.9%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Washington Elementary School ranks better than 91.7% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 2^nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Lake Pend Oreille School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.24. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.9%), Hispanic (8.9%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 18.7. 5 elementary schools in the Lake Pend Oreille School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Washington Elementary School employs 16.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Elementary School is $8,283, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Lake Pend Oreille School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Washington Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lake Pend Oreille School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Pend Oreille School District 15^th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Washington Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	79.61	37^th	335	89.0%
2009	62.91	119^th	349	65.9%
2010	52.70	187^th	356	47.5%
2011	66.44	107^th	359	70.2%
2012	64.35	118^th	354	66.7%
2013	69.34	89^th	357	75.1%
2015	77.15	45^th	226	80.1%
2016	64.62	91^st	240	62.1%
2017	65.78	93^rd	292	68.2%
2018	79.25	44^th	254	82.7%
2019	85.52	18^th	171	89.5%
2021	80.50	28^th	166	83.1%
2022	90.17	13^th	188	93.1%
2023	89.07	31^st	252	87.7%
2024	91.24	25^th	301	91.7%

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

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Washington Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	365	365
2001	318	0	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	326
2002	309	1	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	314
2003	309	1	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	314
2004	306	2	4	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	322
2005	299	4	2	7	5	n/a	n/a	0	317
2006	291	2	1	7	6	n/a	n/a	0	307
2007	281	2	1	6	5	n/a	n/a	0	295
2008	295	3	1	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	309
2009	266	3	1	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	281
2010	288	0	1	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	299
2011	311	0	1	11	3	0	12	0	338
2012	325	2	2	13	3	0	14	0	359
2013	304	2	1	15	2	0	14	0	338
2014	284	1	1	15	3	0	16	0	320
2015	281	0	0	13	4	0	15	0	313
2016	272	0	0	16	7	0	16	0	311
2017	257	0	0	17	5	0	22	0	301
2018	270	0	0	19	2	0	23	0	314
2019	266	0	0	18	2	0	22	0	308
2020	261	0	0	15	1	0	22	0	299
2021	228	1	1	16	2	0	18	0	266
2022	251	0	0	23	2	0	20	0	296
2023	260	0	1	31	1	0	15	0	308
2024	277	0	0	28	1	0	9	0	315

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	365	17.1	21.3	33.4
2001	326	17.3	18.8	41.7
2002	314	15.7	20.0	36.9
2003	314	15.7	20.0	36.9
2004	322	16.0	20.1	32.3
2005	317	16.2	19.6	42.3
2006	307	16.3	18.8	34.2
2007	295	15.7	18.8	28.1
2008	309	16.4	18.8	24.3
2009	281	15.2	18.4	31
2010	299	15.4	19.4	34.4
2011	338	21.0	16.0	37.9
2012	359	18.4	19.4	44.3
2013	338	16.5	20.4	43.5
2014	320	15.5	20.6	38.4
2015	313	16.0	19.5	39
2016	311	15.0	20.7	37
2017	301	15.1	19.8	34.6
2018	314	15.5	20.2	36
2019	308	15.7	19.5	30.8
2020	299	15.9	18.7	30.8
2021	266	16.0	16.6	28.6
2022	296	16.2	18.2	22.6
2023	308	17.3	17.7	30.8
2024	315	16.7	18.7	32.4

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	365	17.1	21.3	33.4
2001	326	17.3	18.8	41.7
2002	314	15.7	20.0	36.9
2003	314	15.7	20.0	36.9
2004	322	16.0	20.1	32.3
2005	317	16.2	19.6	42.3
2006	307	16.3	18.8	34.2
2007	295	15.7	18.8	28.1
2008	309	16.4	18.8	24.3
2009	281	15.2	18.4	31
2010	299	15.4	19.4	34.4
2011	338	21.0	16.0	37.9
2012	359	18.4	19.4	44.3
2013	338	16.5	20.4	43.5
2014	320	15.5	20.6	38.4
2015	313	16.0	19.5	39
2016	311	15.0	20.7	37
2017	301	15.1	19.8	34.6
2018	314	15.5	20.2	36
2019	308	15.7	19.5	30.8
2020	299	15.9	18.7	30.8
2021	266	16.0	16.6	28.6
2022	296	16.2	18.2	22.6
2023	308	17.3	17.7	30.8
2024	315	16.7	18.7	32.4

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 School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$578 (7.0%)	$7,705 (93.0%)	$8,283

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 18^th of 171 Elementary schools	Ranks 31^st of 252 Elementary schools	1.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)	69.8	72.5	2.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake Pend Oreille School District)	54.6	52.3	2.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	50.5	45.2	5.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)	72	71.8	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Pend Oreille School District)	53	62.4	9.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	52	48.4	3.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)	77.3	69	8.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Pend Oreille School District)	65.4	60.9	4.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	56.9	51.7	5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)	70.9	71.2	0.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Pend Oreille School District)	62.5	62	0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	55.3	50	5.3%
All Grades Math (Washington Elementary School)	61	61.1	0.1%
All Grades Math (Lake Pend Oreille School District)	45.8	47.6	1.8%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)	72.4	71.1	1.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lake Pend Oreille School District)	59.2	60.6	1.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	308	308
African American	0	0
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	18	31	72.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	266	260	2.3%
Two or More Races	22	15	31.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.8%	30.8%

Schools Near Washington Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)					ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (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	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	420 South Boyer Avenue	Sandpoint	83864	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	No	No	(208) 263-4759	315	17	18.7	32.4%	277 (87.9%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)	91.2	25^th of 301 public elementary schools	91.7%		89.1	31^st of 252 public elementary schools	87.7%	6				71.1	65.9	78.3	71.7	74.0	71.7	78.9	74.2	$8,283	$578	$7,705
Lposd Home School Academy	Public	K-8	430 South Division Avenue	Sandpoint	83864	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	No	No	(208) 263-2184	42	2	28.0		40 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$85,047	$109	$84,938
Farmin Stidwell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1626 Spruce Street	Sandpoint	83864	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 265-2417	459	29	16.1	38.3%	378 (82.4%)	2 (0.4%)	47 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.8%)	56.8	124^th of 301 public elementary schools	58.8%		57.8	103^rd of 252 public elementary schools	59.1%	21	62.1	50.0	42.8	34.6	47.6	51.5	56.9	48.6	61.5	61.6	56.8	$9,557	$1,587	$7,971
Kootenai Elementary School	Public	K-6	301 Sprague Street	Kootenai	83840	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 255-4076	367	24	15.2	41.7%	316 (86.1%)	2 (0.5%)	34 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (3.8%)	46.2	163^rd of 301 public elementary schools	45.8%		59.8	95^th of 252 public elementary schools	62.3%	68	52.3	42.3	32.8	46.6	43.8		48.5	52.5	60.4	50.0	52.7	$8,625	$1,264	$7,361
Sagle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	550 Sagle Road	Sagle	83860	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 263-2757	273	16	16.7	34.8%	250 (91.6%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.8%)	32.9	204^th of 301 public elementary schools	32.2%		52.3	118^th of 252 public elementary schools	53.2%	86					38.2	44.5	31.8	41.3			41.9	$8,495	$837	$7,658
Northside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	7881 Colburn-Culver Road	Sandpoint	83864	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	No	No	(208) 263-2734	172	10	17.0	27.9%	159 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)	93	17^th of 301 public elementary schools	94.4%		94.1	11^th of 252 public elementary schools	95.6%	6		76.6		65.0	69.8	76.0		76.6		75.0	78.2	$8,875	$781	$8,094
Southside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	Southside School Road	Cocolalla	83813	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 263-3020	175	9	18.8	40.0%	159 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.4%)	3 (1.7%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.4%)	72	82^nd of 301 public elementary schools	72.8%		73	65^th of 252 public elementary schools	74.2%	17					46.5				76.0		60.6	$9,382	$1,407	$7,975
Hope Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	255 Hope School Road	Hope	83836	Bonner County	Lake Pend Oreille School District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 264-5680	110	9	12.9	53.6%	102 (92.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	3 (2.7%)								(n/a)											47.6	$9,546	$1,052	$8,493
Priest River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	418 Harriet Street	Priest River	83856	Bonner County	West Bonner County District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 448-1181	373	21	18.0	44.0%	355 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	11 (2.9%)	19.9	238^th of 301 public elementary schools	20.9%		27.4	185^th of 252 public elementary schools	26.6%	53		33.4			30.7						38.8	$11,553	$2,171	$9,383

Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Elementary School

How many students attend Washington Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 315 students attended Washington Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Washington Elementary School?

Students at Washington Elementary School are 88% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Washington Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 8.3% of Idaho elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Washington Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Sandpoint Middle School
High : Sandpoint High School

What district is Washington Elementary School in?

Lake Pend Oreille School District

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