Summary:
Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fremont, Nebraska, serving 385 students in grades PK-4. The school is part of the Fremont Public Schools district, which is ranked 206 out of 212 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Washington Elementary faces significant challenges, including a student population that is 79.48% Hispanic, well above the surrounding schools, which range from 15.44% to 60.56% Hispanic. The school consistently underperforms the district and state in standardized test scores, with only 34% of 3rd graders and 28% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 41% and 35% for the district, and 63% and 55% for the state. Additionally, Washington Elementary has an exceptionally high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 73.42% to 81.3% over the past three years, significantly higher than the 39.19% to 69.07% range of nearby schools. As a result, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-20% of Nebraska elementary schools.
Despite the school's high spending per student, ranging from $11,100 to $12,842 over the past four years, the academic struggles at Washington Elementary have persisted. Nearby schools, such as Howard Elementary, Clarmar Elementary, and Grant Elementary, have significantly higher academic performance and statewide rankings, suggesting that factors beyond demographics, such as instructional practices and resource allocation, may play a role in Washington Elementary's underperformance. While the school faces significant challenges, the data indicates that there may be opportunities for improvement with targeted interventions and support.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-4
District:
Fremont Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
435th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,329
Students who attend Washington Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 16.8
Number of students: 385
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
79.5%
White:
19.0%
African American:
0.5%
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Pacific Islander:
0.5%
Asian:
0.3%
American Indian:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.3%
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