Washington Elementary

Summary:

Washington Elementary is a public elementary school located in Washington, Kansas, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 206 students. The school is part of the Washington County Schools district, which is ranked 166 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Washington Elementary consistently outperforms the Washington County Schools district and the state of Kansas in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency rates across all grade levels. For the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rate for all grades is 49.99%, compared to 37.36% for the district and 33.55% for the state. In Mathematics, Washington Elementary's proficiency rate for all grades is 40.35%, compared to 29.31% for the district and 31.6% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd and 4th grade ELA and Mathematics, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, Washington Elementary has shown strong performance for its White and Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) student subgroups, ranking in the top 50% of Kansas elementary schools in these categories.

Compared to the nearby Hanover Elementary and Linn Elementary schools, which are also part of the Barnes school district, Washington Elementary has lower test scores in both ELA and Mathematics. However, Washington Elementary serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, which may contribute to the performance gap. The nearby schools, particularly Linn Elementary, have significantly higher test scores and statewide rankings, indicating that they may be providing a higher quality of education.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 114 North E. Street
       Washington, KS  66968


(785) 325-2261

District: Washington County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
242nd of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,113 Help


Students who attend Washington Elementary usually attend:

High:    Washington County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  206

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.5%
Hispanic:
10.7%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Washington Elementary ranks better than 62.9% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.5%), Hispanic (10.7%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is 12.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Elementary is $13,113.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Elementary 242nd of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Washington Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Washington County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington County Schools 166th of 266 Kansas 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 KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 58.78 302nd 614 50.8%
2009 62.57 265th 621 57.3%
2010 49.42 397th 630 37.0%
2011 37.99 484th 631 23.3%
2012 41.21 498th 660 24.5%
2013 50.91 417th 668 37.6%
2015 38.43 464th 678 31.6%
2016 39.37 431st 656 34.3%
2017 30.72 491st 659 25.5%
2018 54.53 301st 656 54.1%
2019 47.26 368th 667 44.8%
2021 43.01 393rd 670 41.3%
2022 34.39 465th 668 30.4%
2023 53.86 297th 660 55.0%
2024 60.39 242nd 653 62.9%
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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
2018 64.11 137th 512 73.2%
2019 59.51 169th 509 66.8%
2021 50.52 234th 494 52.6%
2022 41.69 322nd 512 37.1%
2023 62.09 170th 541 68.6%
2024 66.10 137th 546 74.9%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.50 255th 574 55.6%
2019 50.22 302nd 591 48.9%
2021 56.33 246th 591 58.4%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.34 315th 575 45.2%
2019 60.05 206th 586 64.8%
2021 31.57 441st 605 27.1%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.16 290th 574 49.5%
2019 40.74 362nd 592 38.9%
2021 38.76 385th 587 34.4%
2022 31.80 453rd 596 24.0%
2023 50.41 280th 584 52.1%
2024 56.12 239th 579 58.7%
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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.

Washington Elementary Test Scores
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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 Not Specified Total
2008 230 3 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 241
2009 238 5 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 252
2010 191 3 5 4 0 0 2 0 205
2011 211 3 5 12 1 0 1 0 233
2012 187 1 0 12 0 0 3 0 203
2013 169 1 0 12 0 0 3 0 185
2014 167 1 0 9 0 0 1 0 178
2015 156 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 168
2016 177 0 0 11 0 0 1 0 189
2017 179 1 0 16 0 0 1 0 197
2018 188 1 0 18 0 0 1 0 208
2019 182 0 0 14 0 0 1 0 197
2020 194 2 0 17 0 0 4 0 217
2021 203 2 0 16 0 0 4 0 225
2022 177 2 0 23 0 0 5 0 207
2023 174 1 0 22 3 0 6 0 206

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
2008 241 21.3 11.3 44
2009 252 23.0 11.0 42.1
2010 205 22.2 9.2 54.1
2011 233 21.5 10.8 54.9
2012 203 39.9 5.0 63.1
2013 185 19.5 9.4 61.6
2014 178 15.9 11.1 61.8
2015 168 15.0 11.2 56.5
2016 189 15.0 12.6 58.2
2017 197 14.5 13.5 58.4
2018 208 14.3 14.5 58.7
2019 197 15.2 12.9 54.8
2020 217 15.2 14.2 57.6
2021 225 15.2 14.8 50.7
2022 207 14.1 14.6 54.1
2023 206 16.6 12.4 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
2008 241 21.3 11.3 44
2009 252 23.0 11.0 42.1
2010 205 22.2 9.2 54.1
2011 233 21.5 10.8 54.9
2012 203 39.9 5.0 63.1
2013 185 19.5 9.4 61.6
2014 178 15.9 11.1 61.8
2015 168 15.0 11.2 56.5
2016 189 15.0 12.6 58.2
2017 197 14.5 13.5 58.4
2018 208 14.3 14.5 58.7
2019 197 15.2 12.9 54.8
2020 217 15.2 14.2 57.6
2021 225 15.2 14.8 50.7
2022 207 14.1 14.6 54.1
2023 206 16.6 12.4 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Washington Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,504 (11.5%) $11,609 (88.5%) $13,113

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 368th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 297th of 660 Elementary schools
 10.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary)30.437
 6.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington County Schools)30.437
 6.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary)60.966.7
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington County Schools)60.966.7
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary)41.732.1
 9.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington County Schools)41.732.1
 9.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary)45.842.9
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Washington County Schools)45.842.9
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary)34.839.1
 4.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington County Schools)34.839.1
 4.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary)1330.4
 17.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Washington County Schools)1330.4
 17.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Washington Elementary)43.556.5
 13.1%
   5th Grade Science (Washington County Schools)43.556.5
 13.1%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary)46.125.8
 20.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington County Schools)46.125.8
 20.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary)38.535.5
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Washington County Schools)38.535.5
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students197206
 4.6%
African American01
American Indian03
Asian00
Hispanic1422
 57.1%
Pacific Islander00
White182174
 4.4%
Two or More Races16
 500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.8%51.9%
 2.9%


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Students at Washington Elementary are 84% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Washington Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Washington County High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 206 students attended Washington Elementary.

Washington Elementary ranks 242nd of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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