Best Public Schools in Wilkeson, WA

Summary:

The city of Wilkeson, Washington is home to a single standout elementary school, Wilkeson Elementary School, which serves grades K-5 and is part of the White River School District. This school consistently performs above state averages on standardized tests, ranking in the top third of Washington elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wilkeson Elementary School's academic performance is particularly impressive, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math that exceed the state averages by significant margins. The school also boasts a favorable student-teacher ratio of 17:1, which may contribute to its success. Additionally, the school's student population is more racially diverse than the state average, with a notable Hispanic/Latino representation of 12.87%.

While Wilkeson Elementary School serves a predominantly White student population, its higher-than-average spending per student of $15,115 suggests the school has the resources to support a diverse range of learners and provide a well-rounded educational experience. Overall, Wilkeson Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution within the White River School District, offering families in the area a strong academic option for their children.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WCAS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)				SBAC Math (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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wilkeson Elementary School	Public	K-5	640 Railroad Avenue	Wilkeson	98396	Pierce County	White River School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 829-3357	271	17	15.9	31.4%	217 (80.1%)	4 (1.5%)	36 (13.3%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.1%)	66.2	365^th of 1168 public elementary schools	68.8%		80.7	212^th of 1169 public elementary schools	81.9%	153	65.6	65.6	57.1	54.4	71.7	61.7	49.1	47.8	60.0	52.8	$15,115	$322	$14,793

Cities Near Wilkeson

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Carbonado	1.94 mi	1	30^th
Buckley	3.01 mi	10	42^nd
Enumclaw	5.5 mi	9	99^th
Sumner	5.81 mi	6	40^th
Bonney Lake	6.51 mi	9	28^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.

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