Almira Elementary School

Summary:

Almira Elementary School is a public K-8 school in the small town of Almira, Washington, serving 144 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, with 63.89% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 59.26% in Math, compared to the state averages of 52.63% and 41.68%, respectively.

Almira Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with a ranking among Washington elementary schools in the top 25-35% over the past several years. The school has a relatively high spending per student at $29,054, compared to nearby schools ranging from $16,775 to $35,303 per student. Additionally, Almira Elementary has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 42.36%, compared to Creston Elementary (57.78%) and Lake Roosevelt Elementary (84.08%), suggesting a more affluent student population.

While Almira Elementary School's academic performance is impressive, the school's student body is less diverse than nearby schools, with 84.72% White students, 6.94% Hispanic, and 7.64% two or more races. This may reflect the demographics of the local Creston School District. The school may have opportunities to further support the academic growth of specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic and two or more races students, to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public K-8

 310 S 3rd St
       Almira, WA  99103-9711


(509) 639-2414

District: Almira School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
287th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $29,054 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  133

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.0%
Hispanic:
8.3%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.4% Help


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Compare Details Almira Elementary School ranks better than 75.4% of elementary schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.04. (See more...)
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Compare Details Almira Elementary School ranks better than 80.7% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88%), Hispanic (8.3%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Almira Elementary School is 12.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Almira Elementary School is $29,054.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Almira Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Almira Elementary School 287th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Almira Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Almira Elementary School 103rd of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Almira Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Almira School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Almira School District 20th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Almira Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Almira Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 51.67 548th 1067 48.6%
2009 66.20 349th 1072 67.4%
2019 75.07 267th 1130 76.4%
2022 63.53 390th 1169 66.6%
2023 76.14 265th 1169 77.3%
2024 73.04 287th 1168 75.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Almira Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 73.17 274th 1100 75.1%
2023 54.45 470th 1094 57.0%
2024 58.48 420th 1093 61.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Almira Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 53.28 467th 1031 54.7%
2023 70.08 295th 1011 70.8%
2024 63.67 355th 1009 64.8%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Almira Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Almira Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 40.13 277th 425 34.8%
2006 46.92 240th 449 46.5%
2008 82.74 58th 466 87.6%
2009 78.20 76th 476 84.0%
2010 69.05 123rd 483 74.5%
2011 45.34 282nd 492 42.7%
2012 41.76 309th 497 37.8%
2013 66.23 157th 498 68.5%
2015 62.48 153rd 445 65.6%
2016 79.14 76th 443 82.8%
2017 80.88 74th 435 83.0%
2018 91.24 32nd 437 92.7%
2019 86.27 62nd 512 87.9%
2022 76.59 113th 541 79.1%
2023 74.87 118th 539 78.1%
2024 77.14 103rd 535 80.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Almira Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 89.96 13th 448 97.1%
2022 86.39 29th 475 93.9%
2023 75.58 66th 463 85.7%
2024 88.61 21st 455 95.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Almira Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.71 3rd 376 99.2%
2019 87.17 42nd 452 90.7%
2022 72.71 112th 479 76.6%
2023 76.76 91st 464 80.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Almira Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.36 3rd 371 99.2%
2022 74.98 103rd 480 78.5%
2023 93.06 30th 470 93.6%
2024 81.13 77th 466 83.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Almira Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.38 93rd 470 80.2%
2022 70.49 114th 488 76.6%
2023 71.22 116th 488 76.2%
2024 72.37 111th 486 77.2%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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.

Almira Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Friday, May 2, 2014

Open Quote not recommended! i would put this school into the worst schools list! too much discrimination and the school is lazy! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Almira Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 81 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 84
1994 70 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 74
1995 65 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 68
1996 65 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 68
1997 58 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 61
1998 59 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 62
1999 62 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 65
2000 101 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 103
2001 102 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 103
2002 77 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 79
2003 77 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 79
2004 75 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2005 59 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 62
2006 56 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 59
2007 54 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 57
2008 99 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 100
2009 99 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 99
2010 80 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 84
2011 86 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 93
2012 79 0 0 8 0 0 5 0 92
2013 88 1 0 6 0 0 2 0 97
2014 84 1 0 5 0 0 3 0 93
2015 100 1 2 8 0 0 4 0 115
2016 96 0 0 9 0 0 4 0 109
2017 98 1 0 7 0 0 3 0 109
2018 92 0 0 8 0 0 9 0 109
2019 99 0 0 6 0 0 11 0 116
2020 108 0 1 8 0 0 13 0 130
2021 101 1 1 6 0 0 12 0 121
2022 108 0 1 11 0 0 13 0 133
2023 122 0 1 10 0 0 11 0 144
2024 117 0 1 11 0 0 4 0 133

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 Almira Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 84 1.0 84.0 n/a
1994 74 1.0 74.0 n/a
1995 68 1.0 68.0 n/a
1996 68 1.0 68.0 n/a
1997 61 1.0 61.0 n/a
1998 62 0.0 0.0 n/a
1999 65 0.0 0.0 n/a
2000 103 0.0 0.0 n/a
2001 103 0.0 0.0 n/a
2002 79 0.0 n/a 32.9
2003 79 0.0 n/a 32.9
2004 76 0.0 n/a 39.5
2005 62 n/a n/a 35.5
2006 59 11.6 5.1 37.3
2007 57 11.2 5.1 36.8
2008 100 11.1 9.0 44
2009 99 11.1 8.9 48.5
2010 84 11.2 7.4 51.2
2011 93 11.1 8.3 47.3
2012 92 11.4 8.0 43.5
2013 97 10.4 9.2 40.2
2014 93 n/a n/a 40.9
2015 115 11.0 10.4 38.3
2016 109 10.0 10.9 35.8
2017 109 11.0 9.9 38.5
2018 109 9.8 11.0 36.7
2019 116 10.9 10.5 35.3
2020 130 10.9 11.8 30.8
2021 121 11.0 11.0 35.5
2022 133 10.7 12.4 31.6
2023 144 10.6 13.4 42.4
2024 133 10.6 12.4 41.4

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 Almira Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 84 1.0 84.0 n/a
1994 74 1.0 74.0 n/a
1995 68 1.0 68.0 n/a
1996 68 1.0 68.0 n/a
1997 61 1.0 61.0 n/a
1998 62 0.0 0.0 n/a
1999 65 0.0 0.0 n/a
2000 103 0.0 0.0 n/a
2001 103 0.0 0.0 n/a
2002 79 0.0 n/a 32.9
2003 79 0.0 n/a 32.9
2004 76 0.0 n/a 39.5
2005 62 n/a n/a 35.5
2006 59 11.6 5.1 37.3
2007 57 11.2 5.1 36.8
2008 100 11.1 9.0 44
2009 99 11.1 8.9 48.5
2010 84 11.2 7.4 51.2
2011 93 11.1 8.3 47.3
2012 92 11.4 8.0 43.5
2013 97 10.4 9.2 40.2
2014 93 n/a n/a 40.9
2015 115 11.0 10.4 38.3
2016 109 10.0 10.9 35.8
2017 109 11.0 9.9 38.5
2018 109 9.8 11.0 36.7
2019 116 10.9 10.5 35.3
2020 130 10.9 11.8 30.8
2021 121 11.0 11.0 35.5
2022 133 10.7 12.4 31.6
2023 144 10.6 13.4 42.4
2024 133 10.6 12.4 41.4

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Almira Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
2016100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201776.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%23.1%84.6%84.6%76.9%84.6%84.6%84.6%
2018100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2019100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2022100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Almira Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
2018100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201989.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%10.5%100.0%94.7%100.0%94.7%100.0%94.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Almira Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201991.7%0.0%0.0%8.3%97.2%97.2%98.2%94.4%98.2%96.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Almira Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,989 (7.4%) $24,959 (92.6%) $26,948
2021 $1,338 (5.2%) $24,488 (94.8%) $25,826
2022 $906 (3.1%) $28,148 (96.9%) $29,054

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Almira Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 267th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 265th of 1169 Elementary schools
 1%
Ranks 62nd of 512 Middle schoolsRanks 118th of 539 Middle schools
 9.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Almira Elementary School)6061.5
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Almira School District)6061.5
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.349.1
 7.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Almira Elementary School)7072.7
 2.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Almira School District)7072.7
 2.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Almira Elementary School)6551.5
 13.5%
   6th Grade Math (Almira School District)6551.5
 13.5%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Almira Elementary School)78.345.5
 32.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Almira School District)78.345.5
 32.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)6252.1
 9.9%
7th Grade Math (Almira Elementary School)72.736.4
 36.4%
   7th Grade Math (Almira School District)72.736.4
 36.4%
   7th Grade Math (Washington)49.938.6
 11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Almira Elementary School)72.264.3
 7.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Almira School District)72.264.3
 7.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)59.651.3
 8.3%
8th Grade Math (Almira Elementary School)72.267.9
 4.4%
   8th Grade Math (Almira School District)72.267.9
 4.4%
   8th Grade Math (Washington)47.234.4
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Almira Elementary School)72.275
 2.8%
   8th Grade Science (Almira School District)72.275
 2.8%
   8th Grade Science (Washington)53.143.9
 9.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Almira Elementary School)70.961.3
 9.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Almira School District)70.961.3
 9.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Almira Elementary School)65.553.2
 12.3%
   All Grades Math (Almira School District)65.553.2
 12.3%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Almira Elementary School)6873.5
 5.5%
   All Grades Science (Almira School District)6873.5
 5.5%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students116144
 24.1%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic610
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White99122
 23.2%
Two or More Races1111
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.3%42.4%
 7%


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Students at Almira Elementary School are 88% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Almira Elementary School ranks 287th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 133 students attended Almira Elementary School.


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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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