Is Washington District-Wide Elementary a good school?

Yes. Washington District-Wide Elementary ranks in the top 9.8% of Minnesota elementary schools.

How many students attend Washington District-Wide Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 332 students attended Washington District-Wide Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Washington District-Wide Elementary?

Students at Washington District-Wide Elementary are 61% White, 12% Asian, 12% Two or more races, 10% African American, 5% Hispanic.

Washington District-Wide Elementary

Summary:

Washington District-Wide Elementary is a public elementary school in Rochester, Minnesota, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With consistently high academic performance, strong statewide rankings, and a diverse student population, this school stands out as a top-tier educational institution in the Rochester Public School District.

Washington District-Wide Elementary consistently outperforms the Rochester Public School District and the state of Minnesota in academic proficiency, with 71.78% of students proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to 41.83% for the district and 45.47% for the state. The school's statewide ranking places it in the top 10% of Minnesota elementary schools, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school's student population is more racially diverse than some of the nearby schools, with 61.14% White, 9.64% African American, 5.12% Hispanic, and 12.35% Asian students.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Riverside Central Elementary and Gage Elementary, Washington District-Wide Elementary has a significantly lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 18.67% in the 2022-2023 school year. This suggests a more socioeconomically diverse student population in the broader Rochester area. Overall, Washington District-Wide Elementary's consistent high performance, strong statewide recognition, and diverse student body make it a standout educational institution in the region.

Detail:

Public K-5

1200 11th Ave NW
Rochester, MN 55901-8888

(507) 328-3800

District: Rochester Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
86^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,463

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 332

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.1%

Asian:

12.3%

Two or more races:

11.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Washington District-Wide Elementary ranks better than 90.2% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks first among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Rochester Public School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.47. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.1%), Asian (12.3%), two or more races (11.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington District-Wide Elementary is 16.3. 10 elementary schools in the Rochester Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Washington District-Wide Elementary employs 20.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington District-Wide Elementary is $12,463, which is the 7^th highest among 16 elementary schools in the Rochester Public School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington District-Wide Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington District-Wide Elementary 86^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Washington District-Wide Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Rochester Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rochester Public School District 205^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Washington District-Wide Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Washington District-Wide Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2003	81.58	66^th	674	90.2%
2004	77.78	94^th	676	86.1%
2005	80.15	71^st	685	89.6%
2006	91.74	3^rd	756	99.6%
2007	91.66	7^th	777	99.1%
2008	90.67	5^th	781	99.4%
2009	89.57	8^th	434	98.2%
2010	91.27	2^nd	803	99.8%
2011	88.99	18^th	814	97.8%
2012	88.51	10^th	820	98.8%
2013	93.68	3^rd	824	99.6%
2014	90.42	9^th	826	98.9%
2015	90.64	13^th	840	98.5%
2016	88.27	30^th	848	96.5%
2017	85.12	62^nd	853	92.7%
2018	83.75	83^rd	847	90.2%
2019	80.61	129^th	870	85.2%
2021	82.13	110^th	869	87.3%
2022	75.98	178^th	858	79.3%
2024	85.47	86^th	881	90.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Washington District-Wide Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	65.12	160^th	515	68.9%
2022	55.74	198^th	500	60.4%
2024	76.22	92^nd	572	83.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington District-Wide Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	45.82	438^th	740	40.8%
2021	36.45	473^rd	683	30.7%
2024	20.49	670^th	793	15.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Washington District-Wide Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	85.71	53^rd	774	93.2%
2019	79.33	116^th	787	85.3%
2021	86.51	49^th	783	93.7%
2022	73.64	189^th	799	76.3%
2024	77.30	151^st	809	81.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Washington District-Wide Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	78.18	132^nd	779	83.1%
2019	77.40	137^th	798	82.8%
2021	72.81	185^th	784	76.4%
2022	72.97	196^th	808	75.7%
2024	87.69	53^rd	826	93.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Washington District-Wide Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	88.51	18^th	136	86.8%

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Rank History for White students at Washington District-Wide Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	76.12	117^th	712	83.6%
2019	68.30	208^th	722	71.2%
2021	74.17	137^th	710	80.7%
2022	67.11	202^nd	725	72.1%
2024	84.11	57^th	730	92.2%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Washington District-Wide Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	216	11	56	12	0	n/a	n/a	295
1995	162	18	49	10	1	n/a	n/a	240
1996	162	18	49	10	1	n/a	n/a	240
1997	277	9	57	6	0	n/a	n/a	349
1998	298	4	55	7	0	n/a	n/a	364
1999	310	5	49	6	0	n/a	n/a	370
2000	334	3	52	7	0	n/a	n/a	396
2001	308	5	56	5	0	n/a	n/a	374
2002	294	12	65	7	1	n/a	n/a	379
2003	294	12	65	7	1	n/a	n/a	379
2004	285	12	71	8	1	n/a	n/a	377
2005	288	13	72	8	0	n/a	n/a	381
2006	270	8	66	4	1	n/a	n/a	349
2007	263	8	73	5	1	n/a	n/a	350
2008	266	8	76	7	1	n/a	n/a	358
2009	263	13	76	7	1	n/a	n/a	360
2010	257	17	80	11	1	n/a	n/a	366
2011	248	8	69	13	2	0	14	354
2012	235	11	63	15	1	0	17	342
2013	245	13	56	16	1	0	17	348
2014	242	11	55	15	0	0	13	336
2015	248	21	45	18	0	0	15	347
2016	257	26	46	17	0	0	17	363
2017	251	23	44	17	1	0	21	357
2018	239	29	40	12	0	0	22	342
2019	241	31	38	13	0	0	27	350
2020	235	35	35	14	0	0	30	349
2021	218	34	31	11	0	0	32	326
2022	208	30	34	13	0	0	38	323
2023	203	32	41	17	0	0	39	332

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 District-Wide Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	295	19.0	15.5	40.3
1995	240	14.8	16.2	43.3
1996	240	14.8	16.2	43.3
1997	349	16.4	21.3	23.5
1998	364	n/a	0.0	22.5
1999	370	20.7	17.9	17.8
2000	396	19.1	20.7	20.2
2001	374	17.8	21.0	17.4
2002	379	16.8	22.6	16.1
2003	379	16.8	22.6	16.1
2004	377	18.6	20.3	15.9
2005	381	17.0	22.4	15.2
2006	349	15.3	22.8	12
2007	350	16.9	20.7	10.6
2008	358	15.8	22.7	11.2
2009	360	15.8	22.8	12.2
2010	366	17.4	20.9	12.3
2011	354	16.7	21.1	10.7
2012	342	14.9	22.9	12.6
2013	348	16.4	21.1	11.5
2014	336	16.7	20.0	12.2
2015	347	20.0	17.3	13.5
2016	363	22.0	16.5	16.3
2017	357	22.0	16.1	15.7
2018	342	20.5	16.6	16.1
2019	350	20.3	17.2	17.1
2020	349	20.4	17.0	17.8
2021	326	20.2	16.0	11.3
2022	323	24.5	13.1	12.4
2023	332	20.3	16.3	18.7

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 District-Wide Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	295	19.0	15.5	40.3
1995	240	14.8	16.2	43.3
1996	240	14.8	16.2	43.3
1997	349	16.4	21.3	23.5
1998	364	n/a	0.0	22.5
1999	370	20.7	17.9	17.8
2000	396	19.1	20.7	20.2
2001	374	17.8	21.0	17.4
2002	379	16.8	22.6	16.1
2003	379	16.8	22.6	16.1
2004	377	18.6	20.3	15.9
2005	381	17.0	22.4	15.2
2006	349	15.3	22.8	12
2007	350	16.9	20.7	10.6
2008	358	15.8	22.7	11.2
2009	360	15.8	22.8	12.2
2010	366	17.4	20.9	12.3
2011	354	16.7	21.1	10.7
2012	342	14.9	22.9	12.6
2013	348	16.4	21.1	11.5
2014	336	16.7	20.0	12.2
2015	347	20.0	17.3	13.5
2016	363	22.0	16.5	16.3
2017	357	22.0	16.1	15.7
2018	342	20.5	16.6	16.1
2019	350	20.3	17.2	17.1
2020	349	20.4	17.0	17.8
2021	326	20.2	16.0	11.3
2022	323	24.5	13.1	12.4
2023	332	20.3	16.3	18.7

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 District-Wide Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,463

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington District-Wide 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 Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
Ranks 129^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 178^th of 858 Elementary schools	5.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Washington District-Wide Elementary)	81.7	58.2	23.5%
3rd Grade Math (Rochester Public School District)	64.5	56	8.5%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59	6.6%
3rd Grade Reading (Washington District-Wide Elementary)	66.7	50.9	15.8%
3rd Grade Reading (Rochester Public School District)	54.9	47.6	7.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	48.1	6.5%
4th Grade Math (Washington District-Wide Elementary)	83.1	80.7	2.4%
4th Grade Math (Rochester Public School District)	61.8	52.7	9.1%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	56.4	7.5%
4th Grade Reading (Washington District-Wide Elementary)	74.6	68.4	6.2%
4th Grade Reading (Rochester Public School District)	52.4	48.9	3.5%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	49.6	5.8%
5th Grade Math (Washington District-Wide Elementary)	62.7	51	11.7%
5th Grade Math (Rochester Public School District)	47.2	42.4	4.8%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	43.1	9%
5th Grade Reading (Washington District-Wide Elementary)	78	75	3%
5th Grade Reading (Rochester Public School District)	62.3	59.7	2.5%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	59.4	6.4%
5th Grade Science (Washington District-Wide Elementary)	62.7	64.6	1.9%
5th Grade Science (Rochester Public School District)	44.9	46.5	1.6%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	50	4.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	350	332	5.1%
African American	31	32	3.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	38	41	7.9%
Hispanic	13	17	30.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	241	203	15.8%
Two or More Races	27	39	44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.1%	18.7%	1.5%

Schools Near Washington District-Wide Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking ()				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III Science (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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Washington District-Wide Elementary	Public	K-5	1200 11th Ave NW	Rochester	55901	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 328-3800	332	20	16.3	18.7%	203 (61.1%)	32 (9.6%)	17 (5.1%)	41 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (11.7%)	85.5	86^th of 881 public elementary schools	90.2%					(n/a)	73.7	76.3	63.8	71.8	59.7	67.8	75.0	67.1	64.6	64.6	$12,463
Sunset Terrace Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1707 19th Ave NW	Rochester	55901	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 328-3770	467	33	14.2	55.9%	216 (46.3%)	125 (26.8%)	25 (5.4%)	55 (11.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (9.4%)	42.3	564^th of 881 public elementary schools	36.0%					(n/a)	53.3	58.9	40.3	50.5	35.1	29.8	44.8	36.8	44.8	44.8	$12,381
Hoover Elementary	Public	3-5	369 Elton Hills Dr NW	Rochester	55901	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 328-3450	226	14	16.1	36.7%	133 (58.8%)	39 (17.3%)	19 (8.4%)	11 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	23 (10.2%)	47.8	520^th of 881 public elementary schools	41.0%					(n/a)	57.8	52.0	36.0	48.9	47.0	33.8	57.3	46.0	40.0	40.0	$15,828
Elton Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1421 Elton Hills Dr NW	Rochester	55901	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 328-3200	316	21	15.0	61.1%	157 (49.7%)	64 (20.3%)	33 (10.4%)	23 (7.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (12.0%)	32.6	635^th of 881 public elementary schools	27.9%					(n/a)	50.0	46.0	21.2	38.8	36.0	42.0	37.3	38.4	34.6	34.6	$12,408
Folwell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	603 15th Ave SW	Rochester	55902	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 328-3220	315	19	16.8	16.2%	223 (70.8%)	9 (2.9%)	24 (7.6%)	35 (11.1%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (6.7%)	85.1	90^th of 881 public elementary schools	89.8%					(n/a)	82.5	54.7	65.5	67.9	77.2	66.0	80.0	74.6	63.0	63.0	$11,376
Jefferson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1201 10th Ave NE	Rochester	55906	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 328-3500	525	36	14.4	36.2%	338 (64.4%)	59 (11.2%)	47 (9.0%)	32 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (9.3%)	85.4	88^th of 881 public elementary schools	90.0%					(n/a)	80.0	75.3	57.9	70.6	71.8	61.2	74.7	69.4	61.1	61.1	$13,443
Riverside Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	506 5th Ave SE	Rochester	55904	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 328-3700	417	37	11.4	79.1%	133 (31.9%)	94 (22.5%)	97 (23.3%)	24 (5.8%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (15.6%)	6.7	820^th of 881 public elementary schools	6.9%					(n/a)	14.0	20.3	6.4	13.7	26.0	20.3	19.1	21.4	7.9	7.9	$17,286
Churchill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	2240 7th Ave NE	Rochester	55906	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 328-3150	224	13	16.8	48.2%	108 (48.2%)	31 (13.8%)	43 (19.2%)	10 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	31 (13.8%)								(n/a)											$11,939
Gage Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1300 40th St NW	Rochester	55901	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 328-3400	581	40	14.3	63.3%	195 (33.6%)	150 (25.8%)	142 (24.4%)	35 (6.0%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	55 (9.5%)	25.3	685^th of 881 public elementary schools	22.2%					(n/a)	37.2	40.0	26.0	34.7	36.8	28.8	39.2	34.9	30.1	30.1	$13,855
Bishop Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	406 36th Ave NW	Rochester	55901	Olmsted County	Rochester Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 328-3100	512	35	14.7	41.2%	275 (53.7%)	69 (13.5%)	59 (11.5%)	73 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.0%)	61.7	353^rd of 881 public elementary schools	59.9%					(n/a)	75.5	60.5	40.7	59.3	56.1	50.0	55.0	54.0	38.5	38.5	$12,598

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