Washington School

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Washington School ranks 394 th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Washington School is an elementary school located in Washington, Utah, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 463. It is part of the Washington District, which is ranked 35 out of 98 districts in Utah and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being part of a moderately ranked district, Washington School has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics were significantly lower than the district and state averages, with the largest gaps in 3rd grade Mathematics (22.7% vs. 51.3% and 49.1%, respectively) and 5th grade ELA (47.8% vs. 51.9% and 48.3%, respectively). Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 58.75% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When comparing Washington School to other nearby schools in the Washington District, some interesting patterns emerge. For example, Crimson View School, located just 4.36 miles away, consistently outperforms Washington School and the district/state averages in academic proficiency, with over 75% of students proficient in ELA, Mathematics, and Science. This stark contrast highlights the significant disparities in educational outcomes within the same district, which may be influenced by the socioeconomic differences between the schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

300 N 300 E
Washington, UT 84780

(435) 673-3012

District: Washington District

SchoolDigger Rank:
394^th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,962

Students who attend Washington School usually attend:

Middle:	Fossil Ridge Intermediate
High:	Pine View High

Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

Number of students: 463

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.8%

Hispanic:

28.9%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Washington School ranks worse than 70.2% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 19^th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Washington District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.4. (See more...)

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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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington School is $8,962, which is the 3^rd highest among 23 elementary schools in the Washington District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington School:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington School 394^th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Washington School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Washington District:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington District 35^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Washington School

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Rank History for all students at Washington School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2008	29.86	394^th	498	20.9%
2009	20.10	442^nd	509	13.2%
2010	17.87	462^nd	518	10.8%
2011	24.60	486^th	563	13.7%
2012	25.65	485^th	579	16.2%
2013	33.99	444^th	576	22.9%
2014	38.30	342^nd	509	32.8%
2015	25.66	419^th	537	22.0%
2016	25.66	419^th	533	21.4%
2017	22.96	426^th	526	19.0%
2018	27.95	397^th	528	24.8%
2019	39.18	372^nd	572	35.0%
2021	45.99	317^th	559	43.3%
2022	35.22	362^nd	551	34.3%
2023	26.96	412^th	561	26.6%
2024	32.40	394^th	561	29.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	64.74	27^th	111	75.7%
2023	49.59	55^th	132	58.3%
2024	40.93	99^th	162	38.9%

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Rank History for White students at Washington School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	22.95	353^rd	435	18.9%
2023	12.31	396^th	428	7.5%
2024	24.65	352^nd	429	17.9%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board 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: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Washington School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	559	0	2	3	5	n/a	n/a	0	569
1989	559	0	0	5	7	n/a	n/a	0	571
1990	562	0	0	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	573
1991	563	0	1	9	7	n/a	n/a	0	580
1992	546	0	3	5	6	n/a	n/a	0	560
1993	542	0	2	8	7	n/a	n/a	0	559
1994	673	2	2	8	10	n/a	n/a	0	695
1995	726	3	4	8	8	n/a	n/a	0	749
1996	726	3	4	8	8	n/a	n/a	0	749
1997	742	3	2	17	12	n/a	n/a	0	776
1998	605	0	1	11	12	n/a	n/a	0	629
1999	621	0	1	21	12	n/a	n/a	0	655
2000	628	1	0	21	7	n/a	n/a	0	657
2001	444	1	0	34	11	n/a	n/a	0	490
2002	516	3	0	58	10	n/a	n/a	0	587
2003	516	3	0	58	10	n/a	n/a	0	587
2004	513	2	2	65	10	n/a	n/a	0	592
2005	485	2	17	79	13	n/a	n/a	0	596
2006	518	1	17	97	17	n/a	n/a	0	650
2007	355	2	3	78	19	n/a	n/a	0	457
2008	340	6	5	109	10	n/a	n/a	0	470
2009	358	3	6	105	9	n/a	n/a	1	482
2010	292	0	7	84	12	n/a	n/a	75	470
2011	367	2	1	89	11	10	0	0	480
2012	379	4	0	101	5	4	3	0	496
2013	405	6	0	100	7	6	3	0	527
2014	383	6	0	101	11	9	3	0	513
2015	359	3	4	107	12	8	4	0	497
2016	380	2	3	105	9	7	6	0	512
2017	343	1	3	124	17	9	6	0	503
2018	302	4	1	113	23	10	8	0	461
2019	316	2	1	99	16	11	8	0	453
2020	284	3	1	125	19	11	9	0	452
2021	243	4	2	106	13	16	11	0	395
2022	302	4	1	103	16	12	13	0	451
2023	286	2	1	134	14	10	16	0	463

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	569	18.0	31.6	n/a
1989	571	18.5	30.8	n/a
1990	573	18.5	30.9	21.1
1991	580	19.5	29.7	16
1992	560	20.0	28.0	21.4
1993	559	20.5	27.3	18.6
1994	695	24.9	27.9	21.3
1995	749	30.5	24.6	17.9
1996	749	30.5	24.6	17.9
1997	776	34.5	22.5	24.5
1998	629	29.4	21.4	21.3
1999	655	29.4	22.3	39.8
2000	657	31.7	20.7	37.1
2001	490	21.5	22.8	46.7
2002	587	26.5	22.2	44.1
2003	587	26.5	22.2	44.1
2004	592	28.0	21.1	42.9
2005	596	32.5	18.3	51.3
2006	650	37.0	17.6	47.8
2007	457	27.7	16.5	4.8
2008	470	25.5	18.4	59.6
2009	482	21.6	17.2	63.2
2010	470	22.5	20.8	90.1
2011	480	26.3	18.2	62.9
2012	496	26.6	18.5	81.5
2013	527	27.4	19.1	99.4
2014	513	24.5	20.9	65.5
2015	497	n/a	n/a	68.2
2016	512	n/a	n/a	68.8
2017	503	24.5	20.5	70
2018	461	n/a	n/a	71.8
2019	453	21.5	21.0	68.9
2020	452	20.8	21.6	71.7
2021	395	n/a	n/a	68.6
2022	451	24.0	18.7	55.7
2023	463	24.0	19.2	58.7

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	569	18.0	31.6	n/a
1989	571	18.5	30.8	n/a
1990	573	18.5	30.9	21.1
1991	580	19.5	29.7	16
1992	560	20.0	28.0	21.4
1993	559	20.5	27.3	18.6
1994	695	24.9	27.9	21.3
1995	749	30.5	24.6	17.9
1996	749	30.5	24.6	17.9
1997	776	34.5	22.5	24.5
1998	629	29.4	21.4	21.3
1999	655	29.4	22.3	39.8
2000	657	31.7	20.7	37.1
2001	490	21.5	22.8	46.7
2002	587	26.5	22.2	44.1
2003	587	26.5	22.2	44.1
2004	592	28.0	21.1	42.9
2005	596	32.5	18.3	51.3
2006	650	37.0	17.6	47.8
2007	457	27.7	16.5	4.8
2008	470	25.5	18.4	59.6
2009	482	21.6	17.2	63.2
2010	470	22.5	20.8	90.1
2011	480	26.3	18.2	62.9
2012	496	26.6	18.5	81.5
2013	527	27.4	19.1	99.4
2014	513	24.5	20.9	65.5
2015	497	n/a	n/a	68.2
2016	512	n/a	n/a	68.8
2017	503	24.5	20.5	70
2018	461	n/a	n/a	71.8
2019	453	21.5	21.0	68.9
2020	452	20.8	21.6	71.7
2021	395	n/a	n/a	68.6
2022	451	24.0	18.7	55.7
2023	463	24.0	19.2	58.7

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 School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,610 (18.0%)	$7,352 (82.0%)	$8,962

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 372^nd of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 412^th of 561 Elementary schools	8.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington School)	36.9	30.6	6.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington District)	46.7	47.9	1.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	46.8	46.2	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington School)	46.2	31.5	14.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington District)	50.3	49.9	0.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington School)	45.9	34.8	11.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington District)	49.2	45.1	4.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washington School)	37.7	44.3	6.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washington District)	47.4	50.8	3.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (Washington School)	36.1	32.4	3.7%
4th Grade Science (Washington District)	52.9	50.3	2.6%
4th Grade Science (Utah)	51.1	49.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington School)	44	49.2	5.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington District)	49.9	49.8	0.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.9	49	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washington School)	48.2	33.4	14.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washington District)	49.1	43.5	5.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49	45.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Washington School)	52.4	39.3	13.1%
5th Grade Science (Washington District)	56.4	53	3.4%
5th Grade Science (Utah)	51.9	51.2	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	453	463	2.2%
African American	2	2
American Indian	16	14	12.5%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	99	134	35.4%
Pacific Islander	11	10	9.1%
White	316	286	9.5%
Two or More Races	8	16	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.9%	58.7%	10.1%

Schools Near Washington School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				RISE English Language Arts (2024)			RISE Mathematics (2024)			RISE 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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	RISE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RISE English Language Arts 4th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Washington School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 N 300 E	Washington	84780	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 673-3012	463	24	19.2	58.7%	286 (61.8%)	2 (0.4%)	134 (28.9%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.0%)	10 (2.2%)	16 (3.5%)	32.4	394^th of 561 public elementary schools	29.8%		27	412^th of 561 public elementary schools	26.6%	18	36.4	32.9	47.8	22.7	42.1	46.3	32.9	46.2	$8,962	$1,610	$7,352
Mountain View Montessori	Public, Charter	K-7	1160 N. 645 W.	Washington	84780	Washington County	Mountain View Montessori	Yes	No	No	Yes	(435) 251-8539	227	17	13.6	42.7%	153 (67.4%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (21.1%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (9.3%)								(n/a)									$7,573	$553	$7,020
Sandstone School	Public	PK, KG-5	850 N 2450 E	St George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 674-6460	506	26	19.4	60.1%	260 (51.4%)	3 (0.6%)	185 (36.6%)	9 (1.8%)	11 (2.2%)	24 (4.7%)	14 (2.8%)	40.9	344^th of 561 public elementary schools	38.7%		37.8	357^th of 561 public elementary schools	36.4%	13	43.7	41.1	53.1	42.9	32.9	35.1	45.2	49.4	$8,251	$1,061	$7,190
Horizon School	Public	PK, KG-5	1970 S Arabian Way	Washington	84780	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 652-4781	540	28	19.2	23.0%	475 (88.0%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (6.5%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	13 (2.4%)	80.3	90^th of 561 public elementary schools	84.0%		86.9	48^th of 561 public elementary schools	91.4%	42	55.9	56.2	62.1	71.0	57.7	62.9	59.6	75.0	$6,988	$589	$6,399
Panorama School	Public	PK, KG-5	301 N 2200 E	St George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 628-6881	496	25	19.8	58.3%	306 (61.7%)	6 (1.2%)	125 (25.2%)	4 (0.8%)	24 (4.8%)	16 (3.2%)	15 (3.0%)	20.7	450^th of 561 public elementary schools	19.8%		25.7	420^th of 561 public elementary schools	25.1%	30	40.5	29.6	33.3	35.2	32.9	23.0	37.5	31.1	$7,621	$688	$6,934
Riverside School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2500 S Harvest Lane	Washington	84780	Washington County	Washington District	No	Yes	No	No	(435) 652-4760	610	31	19.6	24.9%	509 (83.4%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (7.0%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (1.0%)	15 (2.5%)	34 (5.6%)	68.2	170^th of 561 public elementary schools	69.7%		58.9	227^th of 561 public elementary schools	59.5%	57	57.5	52.6	59.0	54.7	60.6	52.6	44.0	63.5	$7,225	$620	$6,605
Majestic Fields School	Public	PK, KG-5	675 East Majestic Dr.	Washington	84780	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 634-7005	716	32	22.3	12.2%	643 (89.8%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (6.3%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.7%)	14 (2.0%)								(n/a)									$5,907	$461	$5,446
Coral Canyon School	Public	PK, KG-5	3435 Canyon Crest Ave	Washington	84780	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 652-4787	565	28	19.8	50.4%	409 (72.4%)	4 (0.7%)	101 (17.9%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.1%)	8 (1.4%)	31 (5.5%)	32.2	396^th of 561 public elementary schools	29.4%		28	404^th of 561 public elementary schools	28.0%	8	28.4	33.0	53.7	35.3	41.4	37.9	33.3	47.0	$8,211	$1,253	$6,958
Crimson View School	Public	PK, KG-5	2835 East 2000 South	St George	84790	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	No	(435) 634-7000	577	27	21.0	14.4%	509 (88.2%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (8.8%)	6 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	95	11^th of 561 public elementary schools	98.0%		96	7^th of 561 public elementary schools	98.8%	4	68.9	68.9	75.5	79.5	75.5	77.2	79.6	81.0	$7,087	$603	$6,484
Legacy School	Public	PK, KG-5	280 E 100 S	St George	84770	Washington County	Washington District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 673-6191	565	30	18.5	61.8%	237 (41.9%)	5 (0.9%)	280 (49.6%)	3 (0.5%)	15 (2.7%)	16 (2.8%)	9 (1.6%)	35.3	380^th of 561 public elementary schools	32.3%		27.1	411^th of 561 public elementary schools	26.7%	31	42.8	29.1	50.6	32.3	29.2	44.5	29.1	58.6	$8,435	$1,161	$7,274

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How many students attend Washington School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 463 students attended Washington School.

What schools do graduates of Washington School attend?

Students who attend Washington School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fossil Ridge Intermediate
High : Pine View High

What is the racial makeup of Washington School?

Students at Washington School are 62% White, 29% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 2% Pacific Islander.

Is Washington School a good school?

Washington School ranks 394^th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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