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Presidents Elementary

Summary:

Presidents Elementary is a public elementary school in Arlington, Washington, serving 551 students in grades PK-5. It is part of the Arlington School District, which is ranked 132 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Presidents Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (72.78%) compared to nearby schools, it generally underperforms on standardized tests, particularly in Math, where its proficiency rate of 40.08% trails the state average of 41.68% and the district average of 36%. However, the school's Hispanic and Special Education students perform relatively well, ranking in the top 40 and top 258 out of over 600 Washington elementary schools, respectively. Despite these bright spots, Presidents Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Washington elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's demographics and performance have been somewhat inconsistent in recent years, with a declining percentage of White students and fluctuating test scores. Nearby schools, such as Pioneer Elementary, Kent Prairie Elementary, and Stillaguamish Valley Learning Center, generally outperform Presidents Elementary on standardized tests and have higher rankings from SchoolDigger. The school's relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 30.46% to 41.92%, may be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance compared to the state and district averages.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 505 East Third
       Arlington, WA  98223

(360) 618-6240

District: Arlington School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
649th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,801 Help


Students who attend Presidents Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Haller Middle School
High:    Arlington High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  551

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.8%
Hispanic:
15.8%
Two or more races:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.9% Help


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Compare Details Presidents Elementary ranks worse than 55.6% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Arlington School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.8%), Hispanic (15.8%), two or more races (8.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Presidents Elementary is 15. 2 elementary schools in the Arlington School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Presidents Elementary is $19,801, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Arlington School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Presidents Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Presidents Elementary 649th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Presidents Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Special Education students:
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Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Arlington School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington School District 132nd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Presidents Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Presidents Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.01 277th 1026 73.0%
2005 52.34 503rd 1031 51.2%
2006 49.63 551st 1051 47.6%
2007 59.02 433rd 1069 59.5%
2008 64.35 377th 1067 64.7%
2009 51.24 535th 1072 50.1%
2010 49.72 564th 1088 48.2%
2011 37.82 736th 1092 32.6%
2012 49.49 589th 1097 46.3%
2013 47.45 630th 1106 43.0%
2015 48.64 554th 1067 48.1%
2018 59.07 428th 1054 59.4%
2019 57.29 486th 1130 57.0%
2021 32.77 717th 1107 35.2%
2022 52.09 528th 1169 54.8%
2023 46.50 601st 1169 48.6%
2024 42.67 649th 1168 44.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Presidents Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.25 234th 637 63.3%
2022 54.39 164th 478 65.7%
2024 29.56 258th 339 23.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Presidents Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.72 379th 835 54.6%
2019 66.51 267th 979 72.7%
2021 29.46 644th 854 24.6%
2022 58.38 359th 1019 64.8%
2023 50.76 485th 1013 52.1%
2024 54.02 451st 1024 56.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Presidents Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.19 374th 1004 62.7%
2019 50.64 557th 1068 47.8%
2021 27.76 735th 1008 27.1%
2022 48.26 540th 1100 50.9%
2023 40.40 637th 1094 41.8%
2024 44.03 592nd 1093 45.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Presidents Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.05 373rd 1075 65.3%
2021 37.09 614th 1025 40.1%
2022 54.64 467th 1113 58.0%
2023 52.01 489th 1099 55.5%
2024 39.77 657th 1099 40.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Presidents Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.29 353rd 697 49.4%
2022 48.17 311th 694 55.2%
2023 60.75 207th 633 67.3%
2024 86.25 40th 651 93.9%
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Rank History for White students at Presidents Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.57 437th 833 47.5%
2019 46.25 586th 1027 42.9%
2021 28.10 704th 943 25.3%
2022 46.40 548th 1031 46.8%
2023 33.03 723rd 1011 28.5%
2024 30.35 746th 1009 26.1%
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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 Presidents Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 676 2 9 4 12 n/a n/a 0 703
1989 728 2 10 7 5 n/a n/a 0 752
1990 757 0 10 8 8 n/a n/a 0 783
1991 833 0 12 7 6 n/a n/a 0 858
1992 888 1 12 9 7 n/a n/a 0 917
1993 893 1 12 14 8 n/a n/a 0 928
1994 684 0 13 12 17 n/a n/a 0 726
1995 628 2 8 25 22 n/a n/a 0 685
1996 628 2 8 25 22 n/a n/a 0 685
1997 606 2 8 31 20 n/a n/a 0 667
1998 624 4 9 32 29 n/a n/a 0 698
1999 592 5 8 34 27 n/a n/a 0 666
2000 591 6 5 39 32 n/a n/a 0 673
2001 578 5 8 49 34 n/a n/a 0 674
2002 577 7 8 39 20 n/a n/a 0 651
2003 577 7 8 39 20 n/a n/a 0 651
2004 550 10 7 46 13 n/a n/a 0 626
2005 592 8 9 47 11 n/a n/a 0 667
2006 623 11 13 54 14 n/a n/a 2 717
2007 498 11 13 59 17 n/a n/a 5 603
2008 474 8 18 62 22 n/a n/a 6 590
2009 489 11 20 58 16 n/a n/a 4 598
2010 475 9 18 51 15 n/a n/a 5 573
2011 463 8 4 48 11 2 19 0 555
2012 457 4 3 60 4 2 41 0 571
2013 455 3 1 61 7 1 38 0 566
2014 442 3 1 70 6 1 45 0 568
2015 436 5 0 68 11 0 51 0 571
2016 413 0 5 66 7 0 51 0 542
2017 408 2 3 75 5 0 43 0 536
2018 426 2 3 63 5 0 46 0 545
2019 425 0 2 64 5 1 46 0 543
2020 447 2 3 63 3 1 58 0 577
2021 382 3 4 58 4 0 48 0 499
2022 381 5 4 60 6 0 43 0 499
2023 401 4 7 87 5 0 46 1 551

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 Presidents Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 703 27.0 26.0 0
1989 752 34.0 22.1 n/a
1990 783 40.2 19.4 0
1991 858 43.9 19.5 n/a
1992 917 47.4 19.3 n/a
1993 928 45.9 20.2 n/a
1994 726 38.3 19.0 n/a
1995 685 39.7 17.3 n/a
1996 685 39.7 17.3 n/a
1997 667 37.2 17.9 n/a
1998 698 38.4 18.2 n/a
1999 666 38.7 17.2 n/a
2000 673 40.8 16.5 n/a
2001 674 38.1 17.7 n/a
2002 651 39.6 16.4 27.2
2003 651 39.6 16.4 27.2
2004 626 38.0 16.5 30.5
2005 667 38.2 17.5 29.2
2006 717 35.6 20.1 24.6
2007 603 34.2 17.6 29.3
2008 590 32.6 18.1 23.6
2009 598 32.6 18.3 25.9
2010 573 27.0 21.1 26.2
2011 555 28.6 19.4 14.8
2012 571 27.0 21.1 34.7
2013 566 27.7 20.3 40.5
2014 568 n/a n/a 39.6
2015 571 32.0 17.8 42.9
2016 542 31.0 17.4 39.1
2017 536 30.5 17.5 35.8
2018 545 31.4 17.3 34.3
2019 543 33.0 16.4 36.5
2020 577 36.4 15.8 36.7
2021 499 35.5 14.0 35.1
2022 499 38.1 13.0 30.5
2023 551 36.5 15.0 41.9

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 Presidents Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 703 27.0 26.0 0
1989 752 34.0 22.1 n/a
1990 783 40.2 19.4 0
1991 858 43.9 19.5 n/a
1992 917 47.4 19.3 n/a
1993 928 45.9 20.2 n/a
1994 726 38.3 19.0 n/a
1995 685 39.7 17.3 n/a
1996 685 39.7 17.3 n/a
1997 667 37.2 17.9 n/a
1998 698 38.4 18.2 n/a
1999 666 38.7 17.2 n/a
2000 673 40.8 16.5 n/a
2001 674 38.1 17.7 n/a
2002 651 39.6 16.4 27.2
2003 651 39.6 16.4 27.2
2004 626 38.0 16.5 30.5
2005 667 38.2 17.5 29.2
2006 717 35.6 20.1 24.6
2007 603 34.2 17.6 29.3
2008 590 32.6 18.1 23.6
2009 598 32.6 18.3 25.9
2010 573 27.0 21.1 26.2
2011 555 28.6 19.4 14.8
2012 571 27.0 21.1 34.7
2013 566 27.7 20.3 40.5
2014 568 n/a n/a 39.6
2015 571 32.0 17.8 42.9
2016 542 31.0 17.4 39.1
2017 536 30.5 17.5 35.8
2018 545 31.4 17.3 34.3
2019 543 33.0 16.4 36.5
2020 577 36.4 15.8 36.7
2021 499 35.5 14.0 35.1
2022 499 38.1 13.0 30.5
2023 551 36.5 15.0 41.9

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
201687.8%0.0%2.4%1.2%95.1%93.9%93.9%90.2%91.5%93.9%
201777.3%0.0%3.0%3.0%3.0%89.4%90.9%86.4%80.3%80.3%90.9%
201884.2%0.0%0.0%4.0%6.6%86.8%92.1%89.5%89.5%90.8%92.1%
201989.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%96.1%94.7%98.7%93.4%93.4%94.7%
202192.9%2.9%0.0%0.0%5.7%94.3%94.3%92.9%95.7%94.3%97.1%97.1%97.1%94.3%
202286.1%6.3%0.0%1.3%1.3%91.1%88.6%91.1%89.9%88.6%93.7%93.7%93.7%88.6%
202392.9%2.4%2.4%0.0%1.2%95.3%95.3%96.5%92.9%95.3%94.1%94.1%94.1%95.3%
202488.9%0.0%1.1%0.0%5.6%92.2%93.3%92.2%90.0%93.3%96.7%96.7%96.7%93.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201991.3%0.2%0.6%4.9%95.1%96.1%95.1%95.7%95.5%95.9%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $478 (3.3%) $13,963 (96.7%) $14,442
2020 $854 (6.7%) $11,813 (93.3%) $12,668
2021 $868 (4.7%) $17,488 (95.3%) $18,355
2022 $1,829 (9.2%) $17,972 (90.8%) $19,801

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Presidents Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 486th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 601st of 1169 Elementary schools
 8.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Presidents Elementary)67.152.8
 14.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Arlington School District)62.849.4
 13.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Presidents Elementary)77.343.5
 33.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Arlington School District)65.650.7
 14.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Presidents Elementary)58.346
 12.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Arlington School District)61.550.8
 10.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Presidents Elementary)59.827.6
 32.2%
   4th Grade Math (Arlington School District)60.841.7
 19.1%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Presidents Elementary)60.458.1
 2.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Arlington School District)62.854.7
 8.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Presidents Elementary)35.435.1
 0.3%
   5th Grade Math (Arlington School District)47.535.8
 11.6%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Presidents Elementary)53.762.7
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Arlington School District)60.758.9
 1.8%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Presidents Elementary)61.852
 9.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Arlington School District)66.554.3
 12.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Presidents Elementary)56.935.6
 21.4%
   All Grades Math (Arlington School District)5036.2
 13.8%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Presidents Elementary)53.762.7
 9%
   All Grades Science (Arlington School District)59.751.7
 8.1%
   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 Students543551
 1.5%
African American04
American Indian55
Asian27
 250%
Hispanic6487
 35.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White425401
 5.6%
Two or More Races4646
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.5%41.9%
 5.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Presidents Elementary

Presidents Elementary ranks 649th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Presidents Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Haller Middle School
High : Arlington High School

Students at Presidents Elementary are 73% White, 16% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 551 students attended Presidents Elementary.


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