Best Public Schools in Roy, WA

Summary:

The city of Roy, Washington is home to a single elementary school, Roy Elementary, which serves students from kindergarten through 5th grade. Roy Elementary is part of the Bethel School District and has a diverse student population, with a majority of white students and significant percentages of Hispanic and multiracial students.

Academically, Roy Elementary is underperforming compared to district and state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, math, and science all falling below the benchmarks. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Washington elementary schools and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance. However, the school's spending per student is higher than the state average, and it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, suggesting that resources may not be translating into improved academic outcomes.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Roy Elementary suggests that the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, which can impact academic achievement. As a school with below-average performance, Roy Elementary presents an opportunity for the district and school leadership to identify and address the root causes of the academic challenges, and implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student learning and achievement.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WCAS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)				SBAC Math (2024)				% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (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	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Roy Elementary	Public	K-5	340 Peterson St	Roy	98580	Pierce County	Bethel School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 800-5100	267	20	13.4	52.1%	192 (71.9%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (13.1%)	3 (1.1%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	32 (12.0%)	30.3	812^th of 1168 public elementary schools	30.5%		17.2	1017^th of 1169 public elementary schools	13.0%	205	35.3	35.3	46.5	47.8	25.5	39.3	37.2	54.4	15.7	35.0	92.5	95.0	92.5	92.5	92.5	95.0	95.0	92.5	95.0	95.0	$20,849	$901	$19,948

Cities Near Roy

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
McKenna	3.74 mi	1	111^th
Yelm	5.18 mi	9	158^th
Eatonville	6.85 mi	6	196^th
Graham	6.95 mi	9	137^th
Spanaway	7.61 mi	19	195^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.