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Washington Elementary School

Summary:

Washington Elementary School is a public middle school serving grades 4-6 in Valley City, North Dakota, with a student population of 215. The school is part of the Valley City 2 school district, and the student body is predominantly White, with 83.72% of students identifying as such in the 2022-2023 school year.

Washington Elementary School consistently outperforms the Valley City 2 district and the state of North Dakota in both mathematics and reading proficiency on the NDSA assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, 55% of Washington Elementary students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 48% for the district and 41% for the state. In reading, 50% of Washington Elementary students were proficient or better, compared to 51% for the district and 45% for the state. However, the school has experienced a higher rate of chronic absenteeism compared to the state average, with a 10% rate in the 2022-2023 school year, up from 7% in 2018-2019. Additionally, Washington Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 42.33% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the 34.46% rate observed at the nearby Valley City Junior High School.

While Washington Elementary School's academic performance is commendable, the rising chronic absenteeism rate and the socioeconomic diversity of its student population present both challenges and opportunities for the school. Examining the practices and strategies employed at the high-performing Valley City Junior High School could provide valuable insights for Washington Elementary School to further enhance its educational outcomes and address the unique needs of its students.


Detail:

Public 4-6

 510 8th Ave SW
       Valley City, ND  58072

(701) 845-0849

District: Valley City 2

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,189 Help


Students who attend Washington Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Valley City High School

Feeder schools for Washington Elementary School:

Elementary:    Jefferson Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  215

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.7%
Two or more races:
6.0%
Hispanic:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Washington Elementary School ranks better than 64% of elementary schools in North Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.98. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.7%), two or more races (6%), Hispanic (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.3% 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 School is 13.9. (See more...)
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Compare Washington Elementary School employs 15.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Elementary School is $11,189.
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Rank History for Washington Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ND State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 83.50 4th 195 97.9%
2013 82.99 10th 217 95.4%
2014 84.95 5th 217 97.7%
2015 74.38 32nd 194 83.5%
2016 70.93 41st 207 80.2%
2017 57.41 77th 202 61.9%
2018 56.48 25th 46 45.7%
2019 42.22 29th 42 31.0%
2021 41.66 29th 39 25.6%
2022 56.21 22nd 47 53.2%
2023 70.02 16th 48 66.7%
2024 68.98 18th 50 64.0%
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Data source: test scores: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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
1988 341 5 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1989 369 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 8 382
1990 366 4 2 0 1 n/a n/a 9 382
1991 382 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1992 407 4 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 417
1993 364 3 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 373
1994 357 1 6 0 6 n/a n/a 0 370
1995 349 5 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 361
1996 349 5 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 361
1997 343 4 5 3 3 n/a n/a 0 358
1998 320 3 4 6 2 n/a n/a 0 335
1999 294 3 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 302
2000 303 4 0 1 5 n/a n/a 0 313
2001 293 5 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 304
2002 271 7 0 1 6 n/a n/a 0 285
2003 271 7 0 1 6 n/a n/a 0 285
2004 266 8 0 1 6 n/a n/a 0 281
2005 258 6 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 267
2006 236 2 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 243
2007 208 1 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 215
2008 224 3 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 233
2009 213 4 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 223
2010 228 4 2 6 2 n/a n/a 0 242
2011 196 3 1 0 3 0 5 0 208
2012 206 4 2 2 6 0 0 0 220
2013 217 5 1 5 6 0 3 0 237
2014 222 3 1 1 6 0 2 0 235
2015 240 5 2 5 11 0 0 0 263
2016 223 8 1 6 6 0 1 0 245
2017 230 7 2 11 7 1 3 0 261
2018 205 2 2 10 4 0 2 0 225
2019 197 11 1 15 6 0 4 0 234
2020 199 3 1 13 1 0 8 0 225
2021 185 3 1 11 0 1 11 0 212
2022 200 1 2 9 4 1 14 0 231
2023 180 6 3 8 4 1 13 0 215

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
1988 350 14.0 25.0 n/a
1989 382 15.5 24.6 n/a
1990 382 16.0 23.8 n/a
1991 387 16.0 24.1 n/a
1992 417 16.0 26.0 18.9
1993 373 18.0 20.7 22
1994 370 18.0 20.6 22.4
1995 361 19.0 19.0 20.8
1996 361 19.0 19.0 20.8
1997 358 19.0 18.8 24.3
1998 335 19.0 17.6 26.6
1999 302 19.0 15.9 26.5
2000 313 18.2 17.2 28.1
2001 304 18.0 16.9 29.6
2002 285 19.0 15.0 31.6
2003 285 19.0 15.0 31.6
2004 281 19.5 14.4 33.8
2005 267 19.5 13.7 32.2
2006 243 18.6 13.1 33.7
2007 215 16.5 13.0 34.4
2008 233 17.0 13.7 33
2009 223 17.7 12.6 38.6
2010 242 18.8 12.8 42.1
2011 208 16.6 12.5 40.4
2012 220 16.2 13.5 35.5
2013 237 16.2 14.6 33.3
2014 235 18.4 12.7 32.3
2015 263 17.0 15.4 35.4
2016 245 17.0 14.4 37.1
2017 261 17.4 15.0 36.4
2018 225 16.4 13.7 37.8
2019 234 15.4 15.1 38.9
2020 225 15.4 14.6 40.9
2021 212 15.4 13.7 40.1
2022 231 16.4 14.0 29
2023 215 15.4 13.9 42.3

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
1988 350 14.0 25.0 n/a
1989 382 15.5 24.6 n/a
1990 382 16.0 23.8 n/a
1991 387 16.0 24.1 n/a
1992 417 16.0 26.0 18.9
1993 373 18.0 20.7 22
1994 370 18.0 20.6 22.4
1995 361 19.0 19.0 20.8
1996 361 19.0 19.0 20.8
1997 358 19.0 18.8 24.3
1998 335 19.0 17.6 26.6
1999 302 19.0 15.9 26.5
2000 313 18.2 17.2 28.1
2001 304 18.0 16.9 29.6
2002 285 19.0 15.0 31.6
2003 285 19.0 15.0 31.6
2004 281 19.5 14.4 33.8
2005 267 19.5 13.7 32.2
2006 243 18.6 13.1 33.7
2007 215 16.5 13.0 34.4
2008 233 17.0 13.7 33
2009 223 17.7 12.6 38.6
2010 242 18.8 12.8 42.1
2011 208 16.6 12.5 40.4
2012 220 16.2 13.5 35.5
2013 237 16.2 14.6 33.3
2014 235 18.4 12.7 32.3
2015 263 17.0 15.4 35.4
2016 245 17.0 14.4 37.1
2017 261 17.4 15.0 36.4
2018 225 16.4 13.7 37.8
2019 234 15.4 15.1 38.9
2020 225 15.4 14.6 40.9
2021 212 15.4 13.7 40.1
2022 231 16.4 14.0 29
2023 215 15.4 13.9 42.3

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 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $426 (4.4%) $9,174 (95.6%) $9,600
2020 $467 (4.6%) $9,682 (95.4%) $10,150
2021 $1,516 (11.5%) $11,625 (88.5%) $13,141
2022 $921 (8.2%) $10,268 (91.8%) $11,189

Data source: North Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Elementary School

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 29th of 42 Elementary schoolsRanks 16th of 48 Elementary schools
 35.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades Mathematics (Washington Elementary School)4854
 6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Valley City 2)5851
 7%
   All Grades Mathematics (North Dakota)4539
 6%
All Grades Reading (Washington Elementary School)4447
 3%
   All Grades Reading (Valley City 2)5348
 5%
   All Grades Reading (North Dakota)4744
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students234215
 8.1%
African American116
 45.5%
American Indian64
 33.3%
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic158
 46.7%
Pacific Islander01
White197180
 8.6%
Two or More Races413
 225%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.9%42.3%
 3.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 215 students attended Washington Elementary School.

Students who attend Washington Elementary School usually go on to attend Valley City High School

Students at Washington Elementary School are 84% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.


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