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Mount Erie Elementary

Summary:

Mount Erie Elementary is a public elementary school in Anacortes, Washington, serving 344 students in grades K-5 and part of the highly-ranked Anacortes School District.

Mount Erie Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, with students exceeding state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. The school's 5th-grade students, in particular, excel, with over 68% proficient or better in ELA and 71% in Math. Mount Erie also supports diverse student groups well, with multi-racial and special education students ranking among the top in the state. However, the school's performance for low-income students has been more variable. Compared to nearby schools like Crescent Harbor Elementary and West View Elementary, Mount Erie has significantly stronger academic outcomes and a more affluent student population.

Over time, Mount Erie Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated, but its performance in core subjects has remained relatively consistent. The school's student-teacher ratio has also stayed stable, ranging from 14 to 15.6 students per teacher. One notable trend is the increasing percentage of free and reduced-lunch recipients, suggesting a growing population of students from low-income families. Overall, Mount Erie Elementary is a strong-performing school within the Anacortes School District, with a focus on academic achievement and support for diverse student groups.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1313 41st Street
       Anacortes, WA  98221-3599

(360) 503-1500

District: Anacortes School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
350th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,480 Help


Students who attend Mount Erie Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Anacortes Middle School
High:    Anacortes High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  344

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.5%
Hispanic:
13.7%
Two or more races:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mount Erie Elementary ranks better than 70% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Anacortes School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.47. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Mount Erie Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Anacortes School District. Racial makeup is: White (73.5%), Hispanic (13.7%), two or more races (9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Anacortes School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mount Erie Elementary is 15.6. 1 elementary schools in the Anacortes School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mount Erie Elementary is $19,480, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Anacortes School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mount Erie Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Erie Elementary 350th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Mount Erie Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Anacortes School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Anacortes School District 26th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mount Erie Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mount Erie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 73.54 217th 1026 78.8%
2005 90.29 59th 1031 94.3%
2006 87.60 78th 1051 92.6%
2007 89.61 71st 1069 93.4%
2008 84.35 109th 1067 89.8%
2009 77.51 178th 1072 83.4%
2010 75.88 209th 1088 80.8%
2011 79.62 156th 1092 85.7%
2012 78.55 180th 1097 83.6%
2013 64.97 390th 1106 64.7%
2015 65.75 339th 1067 68.2%
2016 62.85 396th 1053 62.4%
2017 76.02 244th 1056 76.9%
2018 66.73 350th 1054 66.8%
2019 72.39 303rd 1130 73.2%
2021 66.49 336th 1107 69.6%
2022 77.07 255th 1169 78.2%
2023 74.83 277th 1169 76.3%
2024 67.47 350th 1168 70.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mount Erie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 79.24 19th 188 89.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mount Erie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 80.54 57th 566 89.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mount Erie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.98 352nd 835 57.8%
2019 66.83 257th 979 73.7%
2021 64.46 215th 854 74.8%
2022 70.10 203rd 1019 80.1%
2023 63.87 309th 1013 69.5%
2024 56.52 417th 1024 59.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Mount Erie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.89 317th 1004 68.4%
2019 70.34 309th 1068 71.1%
2021 53.34 427th 1008 57.6%
2022 74.19 259th 1100 76.5%
2023 74.35 252nd 1094 77.0%
2024 53.89 478th 1093 56.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Mount Erie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.91 360th 999 64.0%
2019 67.99 334th 1075 68.9%
2021 74.33 248th 1025 75.8%
2022 78.82 219th 1113 80.3%
2023 74.41 254th 1099 76.9%
2024 78.07 223rd 1099 79.7%
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Rank History for White students at Mount Erie Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.57 302nd 833 63.7%
2019 66.71 347th 1027 66.2%
2021 52.68 427th 943 54.7%
2022 67.86 316th 1031 69.4%
2023 66.09 329th 1011 67.5%
2024 64.10 348th 1009 65.5%
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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.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Mount Erie Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 232 3 3 7 2 n/a n/a 0 247
1989 232 4 3 6 4 n/a n/a 0 249
1990 226 3 2 9 4 n/a n/a 0 244
1991 230 2 7 8 4 n/a n/a 0 251
1992 295 4 8 15 4 n/a n/a 0 326
1993 432 5 6 12 3 n/a n/a 0 458
1994 450 5 14 13 7 n/a n/a 0 489
1995 515 4 24 8 3 n/a n/a 0 554
1996 515 4 24 8 3 n/a n/a 0 554
1997 501 5 18 9 7 n/a n/a 0 540
1998 460 5 14 14 12 n/a n/a 0 505
1999 463 6 12 11 8 n/a n/a 0 500
2000 457 4 12 6 3 n/a n/a 0 482
2001 454 5 17 8 2 n/a n/a 0 486
2002 434 6 14 7 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2003 434 6 14 7 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2004 426 7 17 9 2 n/a n/a 0 461
2005 430 8 14 12 3 n/a n/a 0 467
2006 399 9 12 12 6 n/a n/a 1 439
2007 374 7 9 16 3 n/a n/a 2 411
2008 397 4 9 21 6 n/a n/a 6 443
2009 382 7 11 15 6 n/a n/a 7 428
2010 378 7 6 23 7 n/a n/a 0 421
2011 349 8 7 26 8 0 3 0 401
2012 386 8 10 24 7 0 5 0 440
2013 387 8 12 37 3 0 7 0 454
2014 371 9 11 46 3 0 12 0 452
2015 401 8 15 47 2 2 13 0 488
2016 392 6 15 47 4 1 15 0 480
2017 402 4 16 38 2 1 17 0 480
2018 312 1 11 35 3 1 16 0 379
2019 317 1 9 29 6 2 15 0 379
2020 306 1 3 36 4 2 26 0 378
2021 226 0 0 35 2 1 32 0 296
2022 245 5 3 47 5 0 32 0 337
2023 253 5 3 47 5 0 31 0 344

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 Mount Erie Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 247 9.0 27.4 0
1989 249 9.0 27.6 n/a
1990 244 9.4 25.9 0
1991 251 10.4 24.1 n/a
1992 326 11.4 28.5 n/a
1993 458 11.4 40.2 n/a
1994 489 16.5 29.6 n/a
1995 554 19.5 28.4 n/a
1996 554 19.5 28.4 n/a
1997 540 19.5 27.7 n/a
1998 505 17.9 28.2 n/a
1999 500 19.7 25.4 n/a
2000 482 22.5 21.4 n/a
2001 486 23.5 20.7 n/a
2002 461 23.4 19.7 21.7
2003 461 23.4 19.7 21.7
2004 461 22.0 21.0 20
2005 467 21.8 21.4 18.8
2006 439 21.3 20.6 20.5
2007 411 20.2 20.3 18.8
2008 443 21.3 20.8 21.7
2009 428 21.3 20.1 23.3
2010 421 21.6 19.4 20.7
2011 401 19.3 20.7 24.4
2012 440 20.6 21.3 27
2013 454 21.9 20.6 30.4
2014 452 n/a n/a 29.2
2015 488 26.0 18.7 31.4
2016 480 21.0 22.8 31.5
2017 480 25.2 18.9 24.6
2018 379 22.7 16.6 29.3
2019 379 22.1 17.1 28.5
2020 378 21.0 18.0 27.5
2021 296 21.0 14.0 28.7
2022 337 22.3 15.0 32.6
2023 344 22.0 15.6 39.8

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 Mount Erie Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 247 9.0 27.4 0
1989 249 9.0 27.6 n/a
1990 244 9.4 25.9 0
1991 251 10.4 24.1 n/a
1992 326 11.4 28.5 n/a
1993 458 11.4 40.2 n/a
1994 489 16.5 29.6 n/a
1995 554 19.5 28.4 n/a
1996 554 19.5 28.4 n/a
1997 540 19.5 27.7 n/a
1998 505 17.9 28.2 n/a
1999 500 19.7 25.4 n/a
2000 482 22.5 21.4 n/a
2001 486 23.5 20.7 n/a
2002 461 23.4 19.7 21.7
2003 461 23.4 19.7 21.7
2004 461 22.0 21.0 20
2005 467 21.8 21.4 18.8
2006 439 21.3 20.6 20.5
2007 411 20.2 20.3 18.8
2008 443 21.3 20.8 21.7
2009 428 21.3 20.1 23.3
2010 421 21.6 19.4 20.7
2011 401 19.3 20.7 24.4
2012 440 20.6 21.3 27
2013 454 21.9 20.6 30.4
2014 452 n/a n/a 29.2
2015 488 26.0 18.7 31.4
2016 480 21.0 22.8 31.5
2017 480 25.2 18.9 24.6
2018 379 22.7 16.6 29.3
2019 379 22.1 17.1 28.5
2020 378 21.0 18.0 27.5
2021 296 21.0 14.0 28.7
2022 337 22.3 15.0 32.6
2023 344 22.0 15.6 39.8

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

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201673.9%0.0%0.0%17.4%78.3%82.6%91.3%78.3%78.3%82.6%
201776.9%0.0%2.6%10.3%7.7%87.2%89.7%87.2%84.6%84.6%89.7%
201883.8%0.0%0.0%8.1%8.1%89.2%91.9%89.2%89.2%91.9%91.9%
201983.8%0.0%0.0%8.1%8.1%89.2%91.9%89.2%89.2%91.9%91.9%
202090.0%2.5%2.5%5.0%0.0%95.0%97.5%95.0%95.0%97.5%95.0%95.0%95.0%97.5%
202185.5%3.6%0.0%0.0%3.6%92.7%94.6%92.7%87.3%94.6%90.9%90.9%90.9%94.6%
202278.2%3.6%0.0%0.0%3.6%85.5%81.8%94.6%83.6%81.8%83.6%83.6%83.6%81.8%
202377.8%3.7%1.9%1.9%5.6%83.3%87.0%87.0%83.3%87.0%88.9%88.9%88.9%87.0%
202489.7%3.5%0.0%0.0%5.2%93.1%91.4%93.1%91.4%91.4%91.4%91.4%91.4%91.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201991.2%0.0%1.1%6.9%94.4%95.5%93.6%92.8%94.9%95.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mount Erie Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $208 (1.4%) $14,638 (98.6%) $14,846
2020 $202 (1.9%) $10,581 (98.1%) $10,783
2021 $648 (3.2%) $19,546 (96.8%) $20,194
2022 $890 (4.6%) $18,589 (95.4%) $19,480

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mount Erie Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 303rd of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 277th of 1169 Elementary schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mount Erie Elementary)74.351.8
 22.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Anacortes School District)71.660.4
 11.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Mount Erie Elementary)75.750
 25.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Anacortes School District)75.658.9
 16.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Erie Elementary)47.369.2
 22%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Anacortes School District)61.967
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Mount Erie Elementary)52.775.4
 22.7%
   4th Grade Math (Anacortes School District)70.769.1
 1.6%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Erie Elementary)78.766
 12.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Anacortes School District)79.165.4
 13.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Mount Erie Elementary)7672
 4%
   5th Grade Math (Anacortes School District)73.464.4
 9.1%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Mount Erie Elementary)69.761.2
 8.5%
   5th Grade Science (Anacortes School District)7168.6
 2.4%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mount Erie Elementary)68.662.6
 6.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Anacortes School District)76.866.3
 10.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Mount Erie Elementary)69.666.1
 3.5%
   All Grades Math (Anacortes School District)68.659.7
 8.8%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Mount Erie Elementary)69.761.2
 8.5%
   All Grades Science (Anacortes School District)73.962.6
 11.3%
   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 Students379344
 9.2%
African American15
 400%
American Indian65
 16.7%
Asian93
 66.7%
Hispanic2947
 62.1%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White317253
 20.2%
Two or More Races1531
 106.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.5%39.8%
 11.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Erie Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 344 students attended Mount Erie Elementary.

Students who attend Mount Erie Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Anacortes Middle School
High : Anacortes High School

Mount Erie Elementary ranks 350th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Mount Erie Elementary are 74% White, 14% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.


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