Washington Elementary School

Summary:

Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Centralia, Washington, serving grades K-6 with a student population of 309. The school is part of the Centralia School District, which is ranked 208 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Washington Elementary stands out as a high-performing school within the Centralia School District, with a diverse student population and strong academic outcomes. The school has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (37.86%) compared to the district (around 40%) and the state (around 23%), and its students outperform the district and state in academic proficiency across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, 44.3% of Washington Elementary students were proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to 38.17% for the district. The school's Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds also perform better than their counterparts in the district and the state.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Centralia School District, such as Oakview Elementary and Jefferson Lincoln Elementary, Washington Elementary outperforms them in academic proficiency, particularly in SBAC/English Language Arts and SBAC/Math. This suggests that the school is effectively supporting and addressing the needs of its diverse student population, including those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, which make up 80.26% of the student body.


Detail:

Public K-6

 800 Field Street
       Centralia, WA  98531-3824


(360) 330-7641

District: Centralia School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
695th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,123 Help


Students who attend Washington Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Centralia Middle School
High:    Centralia High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  309

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.3%
Hispanic:
37.9%
Two or more races:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.3% Help


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Compare Details Washington Elementary School ranks worse than 59.5% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Centralia School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.84. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.3%), Hispanic (37.9%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 13.2, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Centralia School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Elementary School is $17,123, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Centralia School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Elementary School 695th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Washington Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Centralia School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Centralia School District 208th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Washington Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 11.79 950th 1026 7.4%
2005 24.81 832nd 1031 19.3%
2006 35.31 735th 1051 30.1%
2007 15.77 962nd 1069 10.0%
2008 16.19 949th 1067 11.1%
2009 19.59 918th 1072 14.4%
2010 30.71 822nd 1088 24.4%
2011 35.83 762nd 1092 30.2%
2012 34.66 789th 1097 28.1%
2013 39.13 726th 1106 34.4%
2015 25.86 841st 1067 21.2%
2016 30.48 759th 1053 27.9%
2017 30.68 764th 1056 27.7%
2018 35.91 684th 1054 35.1%
2019 26.42 878th 1130 22.3%
2021 18.55 909th 1107 17.9%
2022 20.12 966th 1169 17.4%
2023 22.79 940th 1169 19.6%
2024 38.84 695th 1168 40.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.35 412th 566 27.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.56 342nd 835 59.0%
2019 42.64 592nd 979 39.5%
2021 32.92 599th 854 29.9%
2022 33.67 714th 1019 29.9%
2023 34.66 706th 1013 30.3%
2024 57.28 407th 1024 60.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.06 746th 1004 25.7%
2019 25.88 846th 1068 20.8%
2021 27.98 732nd 1008 27.4%
2022 26.07 839th 1100 23.7%
2023 22.80 877th 1094 19.8%
2024 38.72 668th 1093 38.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.50 663rd 999 33.6%
2019 28.62 803rd 1075 25.3%
2021 14.81 916th 1025 10.6%
2022 15.49 992nd 1113 10.9%
2023 21.57 901st 1099 18.0%
2024 39.07 666th 1099 39.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.40 320th 540 40.7%
2019 35.14 478th 697 31.4%
2021 35.28 316th 501 36.9%
2022 28.34 532nd 694 23.3%
2023 37.46 412th 633 34.9%
2024 45.04 365th 651 43.9%
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Rank History for White students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.22 640th 833 23.2%
2019 23.83 850th 1027 17.2%
2021 15.40 839th 943 11.0%
2022 17.36 916th 1031 11.2%
2023 12.90 943rd 1011 6.7%
2024 28.24 763rd 1009 24.4%
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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 Washington Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 358 2 10 15 8 n/a n/a 0 393
1989 349 6 9 18 7 n/a n/a 0 389
1990 351 6 4 16 10 n/a n/a 0 387
1991 357 5 5 25 19 n/a n/a 0 411
1992 375 4 6 36 6 n/a n/a 0 427
1993 385 5 6 32 8 n/a n/a 0 436
1994 375 0 6 38 32 n/a n/a 0 451
1995 303 2 6 41 4 n/a n/a 0 356
1996 303 2 6 41 4 n/a n/a 0 356
1997 276 1 5 46 1 n/a n/a 0 329
1998 278 2 4 40 6 n/a n/a 0 330
1999 298 2 5 38 7 n/a n/a 0 350
2000 286 5 2 66 7 n/a n/a 0 366
2001 275 5 4 55 4 n/a n/a 0 343
2002 260 1 4 65 1 n/a n/a 0 331
2003 260 1 4 65 1 n/a n/a 0 331
2004 236 4 2 76 5 n/a n/a 0 323
2005 250 2 6 68 3 n/a n/a 0 329
2006 236 3 5 64 2 n/a n/a 3 313
2007 240 3 7 72 3 n/a n/a 18 343
2008 228 2 4 87 3 n/a n/a 26 350
2009 228 1 7 83 2 n/a n/a 32 353
2010 221 2 3 92 3 n/a n/a 35 356
2011 263 3 2 104 3 2 7 0 384
2012 227 9 2 133 0 0 8 0 379
2013 207 7 2 139 2 1 8 0 366
2014 199 8 3 131 1 2 6 0 350
2015 215 8 2 136 3 2 7 0 373
2016 208 3 3 128 3 1 8 0 354
2017 195 1 2 171 3 0 14 0 386
2018 175 2 1 177 2 0 13 0 370
2019 186 4 2 175 2 0 14 0 383
2020 175 3 1 132 1 0 15 4 331
2021 150 3 0 123 2 0 16 4 298
2022 155 3 0 117 2 0 10 0 287
2023 171 3 0 117 0 0 18 0 309

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 Washington Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 393 20.0 19.6 0
1989 389 20.0 19.4 n/a
1990 387 20.6 18.7 0
1991 411 21.5 19.1 n/a
1992 427 22.0 19.4 n/a
1993 436 23.7 18.4 n/a
1994 451 24.1 18.7 n/a
1995 356 19.5 18.3 n/a
1996 356 19.5 18.3 n/a
1997 329 18.3 18.0 n/a
1998 330 20.0 16.5 n/a
1999 350 20.4 17.2 n/a
2000 366 21.4 17.1 n/a
2001 343 20.9 16.4 n/a
2002 331 19.6 16.9 71.9
2003 331 19.6 16.9 71.9
2004 323 20.0 16.2 65.3
2005 329 19.6 16.8 66
2006 313 19.9 15.7 66.1
2007 343 20.9 16.4 73.8
2008 350 21.9 16.0 80.9
2009 353 21.9 16.1 86
2010 356 20.7 17.1 92.5
2011 384 21.0 18.2 78.1
2012 379 22.0 17.2 92.1
2013 366 20.1 18.1 85
2014 350 n/a n/a 81.1
2015 373 28.0 13.3 79.6
2016 354 22.0 16.0 85
2017 386 22.4 17.1 79.5
2018 370 23.6 15.6 80.5
2019 383 23.1 16.5 82.5
2020 331 22.4 14.7 82.2
2021 298 19.1 15.5 88.3
2022 287 24.8 11.5 89.2
2023 309 23.2 13.2 80.3

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 Washington Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 393 20.0 19.6 0
1989 389 20.0 19.4 n/a
1990 387 20.6 18.7 0
1991 411 21.5 19.1 n/a
1992 427 22.0 19.4 n/a
1993 436 23.7 18.4 n/a
1994 451 24.1 18.7 n/a
1995 356 19.5 18.3 n/a
1996 356 19.5 18.3 n/a
1997 329 18.3 18.0 n/a
1998 330 20.0 16.5 n/a
1999 350 20.4 17.2 n/a
2000 366 21.4 17.1 n/a
2001 343 20.9 16.4 n/a
2002 331 19.6 16.9 71.9
2003 331 19.6 16.9 71.9
2004 323 20.0 16.2 65.3
2005 329 19.6 16.8 66
2006 313 19.9 15.7 66.1
2007 343 20.9 16.4 73.8
2008 350 21.9 16.0 80.9
2009 353 21.9 16.1 86
2010 356 20.7 17.1 92.5
2011 384 21.0 18.2 78.1
2012 379 22.0 17.2 92.1
2013 366 20.1 18.1 85
2014 350 n/a n/a 81.1
2015 373 28.0 13.3 79.6
2016 354 22.0 16.0 85
2017 386 22.4 17.1 79.5
2018 370 23.6 15.6 80.5
2019 383 23.1 16.5 82.5
2020 331 22.4 14.7 82.2
2021 298 19.1 15.5 88.3
2022 287 24.8 11.5 89.2
2023 309 23.2 13.2 80.3

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
20160.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
202187.5%0.0%0.0%2.5%0.0%95.0%87.5%95.0%95.0%87.5%95.0%95.0%95.0%87.5%
202290.5%2.4%0.0%2.4%0.0%95.2%92.9%97.6%95.2%92.9%97.6%97.6%97.6%92.9%
202380.9%2.1%0.0%2.1%2.1%80.9%85.1%87.2%80.9%83.0%87.2%87.2%87.2%85.1%
202486.7%4.4%0.0%2.2%0.0%88.9%86.7%93.3%91.1%86.7%91.1%91.1%91.1%86.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Washington Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201890.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.1%96.2%91.5%95.4%93.9%96.2%93.1%
201993.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.3%95.1%94.3%95.9%95.1%95.1%94.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201993.3%0.0%0.5%2.1%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,048 (7.1%) $13,660 (92.9%) $14,708
2020 $482 (4.4%) $10,591 (95.6%) $11,073
2021 $1,323 (9.2%) $13,098 (90.8%) $14,420
2022 $3,015 (17.6%) $14,108 (82.4%) $17,123

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 878th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 940th of 1169 Elementary schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)40.929.1
 11.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Centralia School District)4729.9
 17.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Washington Elementary School)40.627.3
 13.3%
   4th Grade Math (Centralia School District)41.128.4
 12.7%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)50.438.5
 12%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Centralia School District)49.632.5
 17.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Washington Elementary School)42.720.5
 22.2%
   5th Grade Math (Centralia School District)39.116.7
 22.4%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Washington Elementary School)3533.3
 1.7%
   5th Grade Science (Centralia School District)36.532.3
 4.2%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)49.634.7
 14.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Centralia School District)47.535
 12.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Washington Elementary School)34.524.5
 10%
   6th Grade Math (Centralia School District)35.823.5
 12.2%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)46.634.4
 12.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Centralia School District)51.237.1
 14.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Washington Elementary School)39.329.9
 9.4%
   All Grades Math (Centralia School District)37.725.1
 12.6%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Washington Elementary School)3533.3
 1.7%
   All Grades Science (Centralia School District)33.329.8
 3.5%
   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 Students383309
 19.3%
African American43
 25%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic175117
 33.1%
Pacific Islander00
White186171
 8.1%
Two or More Races1418
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.5%80.3%
 2.2%


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Students who attend Washington Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Centralia Middle School
High : Centralia High School

Students at Washington Elementary School are 55% White, 38% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Washington Elementary School ranks 695th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 309 students attended Washington 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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