Is Washington West Elementary a good school?

Washington West Elementary ranks 306 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Washington West Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 388 students attended Washington West Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Washington West Elementary?

Students at Washington West Elementary are 88% White, 7% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Washington West Elementary attend?

Students who attend Washington West Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Washington Middle High : Washington High School

Washington West Elementary

Summary:

Washington West Elementary is a public elementary school serving 452 students in grades K-6 in Washington, Missouri, which is part of the Washington School District. The school generally performs better than the state average on standardized tests, with 49.2% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Math compared to the state average of 40.8%. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.8% in 2022-2023 to 16.0% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Labadie Elementary outperforms Washington West Elementary in several areas, such as 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts. Meanwhile, South Point Elementary has lower proficiency rates than Washington West in 3rd grade Math and English Language Arts. Additionally, Clearview Elementary, in the Union R-XI District, consistently outperforms Washington West across multiple grades and subjects.

Despite the increase in spending per student at Washington West Elementary, from $11,360 in 2019-2020 to $15,247 in 2021-2022, the school's overall performance has been mixed, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 151 and 320 over the past decade. The school performs relatively well for its low socioeconomic status students, ranking 181 out of 625 Missouri elementary schools in this category for 2023-2024, but its performance for disabled students is less strong, ranking 171 out of 302 Missouri elementary schools in 2018-2019.

Detail:

Public K-6

840 West Pride Drive
Washington, MO 63090-1200

(636) 390-9150

District: Washington

SchoolDigger Rank:
306^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,247

Students who attend Washington West Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Washington Middle
High:	Washington High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.7

Number of students: 388

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.1%

Two or more races:

7.0%

Hispanic:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Washington West Elementary ranks better than 66.2% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Washington School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.34. (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 (88.1%), two or more races (7%), Hispanic (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Washington School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington West Elementary is 9.7, which is the 3^rd best among 3 elementary schools in the Washington School District. (See more...)

Compare Washington West Elementary employs 39.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington West Elementary is $15,247, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Washington School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington West Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington West Elementary 306^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Washington West Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Washington:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington 73^rd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Washington West Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Washington West Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	68.04	258^th	1074	76.0%
2007	64.26	314^th	1080	70.9%
2008	77.47	166^th	1084	84.7%
2009	74.95	194^th	1053	81.6%
2010	85.20	94^th	1066	91.2%
2011	83.03	113^th	1088	89.6%
2012	72.18	253^rd	1085	76.7%
2013	71.48	260^th	1108	76.5%
2014	74.59	216^th	1089	80.2%
2015	82.00	151^st	1058	85.7%
2016	78.97	164^th	865	81.0%
2017	68.25	320^th	1032	69.0%
2018	68.66	303^rd	1045	71.0%
2019	68.42	297^th	1052	71.8%
2021	72.07	221^st	901	75.5%
2022	66.89	277^th	908	69.5%
2023	65.41	299^th	898	66.7%
2024	64.34	306^th	906	66.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington West Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	75.14	129^th	887	85.5%
2019	57.17	341^st	907	62.4%
2022	61.78	148^th	532	72.2%
2024	60.57	181^st	625	71.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Washington West Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	50.41	130^th	251	48.2%
2019	46.45	171^st	302	43.4%

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Rank History for White students at Washington West Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	57.16	363^rd	898	59.6%
2019	57.53	354^th	917	61.4%
2021	57.36	284^th	691	58.9%
2022	54.29	298^th	675	55.9%
2023	52.73	311^th	673	53.8%
2024	49.73	329^th	668	50.7%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Washington West Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1999	336	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	337
2000	363	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	366
2001	374	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	376
2002	372	4	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	380
2003	372	4	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	380
2004	361	5	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	372
2005	323	5	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	338
2006	417	11	7	6	0	n/a	n/a	441
2007	428	7	9	13	0	n/a	n/a	457
2008	444	6	11	12	1	n/a	n/a	474
2009	471	6	11	15	1	n/a	n/a	504
2010	487	7	8	15	0	n/a	n/a	517
2011	473	4	4	11	0	0	5	497
2012	461	7	6	19	0	0	12	505
2013	478	8	2	15	0	0	10	513
2014	499	9	5	16	0	1	12	542
2015	456	7	3	17	0	0	11	494
2016	574	8	3	20	0	1	16	622
2017	546	7	2	23	1	0	20	599
2018	565	2	2	21	1	0	18	609
2019	520	1	3	14	1	0	16	555
2020	579	2	7	16	2	0	26	632
2021	485	2	5	14	2	0	23	531
2022	431	1	6	8	0	0	26	472
2023	402	1	6	8	0	1	34	452
2024	342	1	7	10	0	1	27	388

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 West Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	337	19.7	17.1	0
2000	366	22.6	16.2	11.2
2001	376	23.0	16.3	21.5
2002	380	25.0	15.2	23.9
2003	380	25.0	15.2	23.9
2004	372	30.5	12.2	20.7
2005	338	29.4	11.5	28.4
2006	441	36.8	12.0	25.9
2007	457	28.8	15.9	24.9
2008	474	31.2	15.2	21.7
2009	504	31.1	16.2	29.2
2010	517	30.2	17.1	28
2011	497	28.7	17.2	34.4
2012	505	30.4	16.5	35.6
2013	513	34.5	14.8	38.2
2014	542	36.3	14.8	42.3
2015	494	35.0	14.1	41.3
2016	622	44.0	14.1	48.7
2017	599	42.4	14.1	47.6
2018	609	43.5	13.9	44
2019	555	42.1	13.1	45.4
2020	632	41.4	15.2	42.1
2021	531	44.1	12.0	41.2
2022	472	41.6	11.3	30.3
2023	452	38.4	11.7	40.5
2024	388	39.7	9.7	46.4

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 West Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	337	19.7	17.1	0
2000	366	22.6	16.2	11.2
2001	376	23.0	16.3	21.5
2002	380	25.0	15.2	23.9
2003	380	25.0	15.2	23.9
2004	372	30.5	12.2	20.7
2005	338	29.4	11.5	28.4
2006	441	36.8	12.0	25.9
2007	457	28.8	15.9	24.9
2008	474	31.2	15.2	21.7
2009	504	31.1	16.2	29.2
2010	517	30.2	17.1	28
2011	497	28.7	17.2	34.4
2012	505	30.4	16.5	35.6
2013	513	34.5	14.8	38.2
2014	542	36.3	14.8	42.3
2015	494	35.0	14.1	41.3
2016	622	44.0	14.1	48.7
2017	599	42.4	14.1	47.6
2018	609	43.5	13.9	44
2019	555	42.1	13.1	45.4
2020	632	41.4	15.2	42.1
2021	531	44.1	12.0	41.2
2022	472	41.6	11.3	30.3
2023	452	38.4	11.7	40.5
2024	388	39.7	9.7	46.4

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 West Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$568 (5.0%)	$10,854 (95.0%)	$11,421
2020	$577 (5.1%)	$10,783 (94.9%)	$11,360
2021	$1,322 (10.0%)	$11,908 (90.0%)	$13,230
2022	$1,560 (10.2%)	$13,686 (89.8%)	$15,247

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington West 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 297^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 299^th of 898 Elementary schools	5.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington West Elementary)	53.9	57.7	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington)	51.3	53.6	2.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington West Elementary)	48.7	38.5	10.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)	51.6	51.4	0.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washington West Elementary)	55.2	60.4	5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washington)	50.3	58	7.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington West Elementary)	64.2	67.9	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)	56.2	63.9	7.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washington West Elementary)	42.2	31.3	10.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washington)	43.7	42.9	0.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Washington West Elementary)	48.2	44.7	3.5%
5th Grade Science (Washington)	46.9	45.5	1.4%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington West Elementary)	55.4	50.7	4.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)	49.7	49.8	0.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Washington West Elementary)	50.7	41.3	9.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Washington)	52.8	56.9	4.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington West Elementary)	62.4	41.3	21.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)	56.8	52.1	4.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	555	452	18.6%
African American	1	1
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	3	6	100%
Hispanic	14	8	42.9%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	520	402	22.7%
Two or More Races	16	34	112.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.4%	40.5%	4.9%

Schools Near Washington West Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)				MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Washington West Elementary	Public	K-6	840 West Pride Drive	Washington	63090	Franklin County	Washington	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 390-9150	388	40	9.7	46.4%	342 (88.1%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.6%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (7.0%)	64.3	306^th of 906 public elementary schools	66.2%		65.4	299^th of 898 public elementary schools	66.7%	7	49.2	51.8	30.5	46.8	48.1	43.4	42.2	58.8	43.7	$15,247	$1,560	$13,686
Early Learning Center	Public	PK	831 West Pride Drive	Washington	63090	Franklin County	Washington	No	No	No	No	(636) 390-2942	95	12	7.6	41.1%	83 (87.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.2%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	5 (5.3%)								(n/a)
Marthasville Elementary	Public	K-6	800 E Main Street	Marthasville	63357	Warren County	Washington	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 231-2650	199	17	12.0	39.2%	183 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.5%)								(n/a)		64.0				37.6				$12,917	$854	$12,063
Clearview Elementary	Public	K-6	1581 Clearview Road	Union	63084	Franklin County	Washington	No	No	No	No	(636) 231-2500	292	21	13.7	22.3%	282 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.4%)	92.5	39^th of 906 public elementary schools	95.7%		90.6	57^th of 898 public elementary schools	93.7%	18	79.9	77.5	67.3	71.8	60.7	57.7	71.3			$11,808	$1,078	$10,730
South Point Elementary	Public	K-6	4328 St. Johns Road	Washington	63090	Franklin County	Washington	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 231-2700	407	37	10.9	35.6%	374 (91.9%)	4 (1.0%)	10 (2.5%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.0%)	10 (2.5%)	62.9	317^th of 906 public elementary schools	65.0%		72.1	218^th of 898 public elementary schools	75.7%	99	24.2		60.2	41.7	57.1	34.2		60.3	43.6	$13,922	$1,291	$12,630
Campbellton Elementary	Public	K-6	3693 Hwy 185	New Haven	63068	Franklin County	Washington	No	No	No	No	(636) 231-2450	122	10	12.2	10.7%	120 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)	20.0					60.0				$13,545	$772	$12,772
Beaufort Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3200 Hwy 50	Beaufort	63013	Franklin County	Union R-Xi	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 484-3221	344	27	12.5	37.5%	330 (95.9%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	81.6	141^st of 906 public elementary schools	84.4%					(n/a)	88.8	80.0	57.8		45.2	77.7		43.7		$12,037	$1,330	$10,706
Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2 E Springfield	Union	63084	Franklin County	Union R-Xi	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 583-3152	604	49	12.4	53.0%	539 (89.2%)	5 (0.8%)	23 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.8%)	73.4	211^th of 906 public elementary schools	76.7%		59	365^th of 898 public elementary schools	59.4%	154	62.7	54.6	44.5		48.0	52.1	51.1	52.0		$10,547	$828	$9,720
Augusta Elementary	Public	K-6	5541 Locust Street	Augusta	63332	St. Charles County	Washington	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 231-2400	111	10	10.7	32.4%	110 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)				81.2						$13,650	$708	$12,942
Prairie Dell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1911 Prairie Dell Rd	Union	63084	Franklin County	Union R-Xi	No	No	No	Yes	(636) 583-1200	533	45	11.7	51.6%	475 (89.1%)	2 (0.4%)	15 (2.8%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.6%)	51.4	442^nd of 906 public elementary schools	51.2%		58	375^th of 898 public elementary schools	58.2%	67	53.6	46.5	32.4		33.7	38.7	44.1	38.7		$13,854	$1,312	$12,543

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