Washington Elementary is a public elementary school in Junction City, Kansas, serving 351 students in grades PK-5. It is part of the Geary County Schools district, which is ranked 105 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Despite its location in Junction City, Washington Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kansas elementary schools over the past several years, with a ranking between 392 and 651 out of 653-660 schools. It has maintained a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly lower than the Geary County Schools district and the state of Kansas averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 21.48% of Washington Elementary students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 34.15% for the district and 33.55% for the state.
Washington Elementary's challenges extend beyond academics. The school has a very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 92.02% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, the school has a higher proportion of minority students, particularly African American and Hispanic students, compared to the surrounding schools. While the performance of these student subgroups is mixed, with African American and Hispanic students generally performing better than their White and English Language Learner peers, the overall academic struggles of Washington Elementary suggest that a comprehensive, data-driven approach may be necessary to address the unique needs of the school community.
In the 2023-24 school year, 343 students attended Washington Elementary.
Geary County Schools
Washington Elementary ranks in the bottom 15.6% of Kansas elementary schools.
Students at Washington Elementary are 31% Hispanic, 26% White, 24% African American, 13% Two or more races, 3% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian, 1% Asian.
Students who attend Washington Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Junction City Middle SchoolHigh : Junction City Senior High