Rock Island Elementary

Summary:

Rock Island Elementary is a public elementary school located in Rock Island, Washington, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 293 students. The school is part of the Eastmont School District, which is ranked 142 out of 247 districts in Washington and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending, Rock Island Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom half of Washington elementary schools, with significantly lower academic performance than the Eastmont School District and Washington state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 29.38% of all students at Rock Island Elementary were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 50.49% in the district and 52.63% statewide. The school's Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform particularly poorly, ranking well below their peers in the district and state.

Interestingly, the nearby Cascade Elementary and Lee Elementary schools in the Eastmont School District significantly outperform Rock Island Elementary on state assessments and have higher overall rankings, despite having lower percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests that additional resources alone may not be the sole solution, and other factors, such as instructional practices, teacher quality, and student support services, may need to be examined to address the underlying challenges at Rock Island Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-6

 5645 Rock Island Road
       Rock Island, WA  98850-9528


(509) 884-5023

District: Eastmont School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
944th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,067 Help


Students who attend Rock Island Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Eastmont Junior High
High:    Eastmont Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  293

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
77.5%
White:
22.2%
African American:
0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rock Island Elementary ranks worse than 80.8% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Eastmont School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.53. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (77.5%), White (22.2%), African American (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Eastmont School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rock Island Elementary is 15, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Eastmont School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rock Island Elementary is $17,067, which is the 2nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Eastmont School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rock Island Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rock Island Elementary 944th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Rock Island Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hispanic students:
White students:


Eastmont School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Eastmont School District 142nd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rock Island Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rock Island Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 18.60 886th 1026 13.6%
2005 11.33 957th 1031 7.2%
2006 59.01 436th 1051 58.5%
2007 76.59 184th 1069 82.8%
2008 59.44 444th 1067 58.4%
2009 77.30 180th 1072 83.2%
2010 69.96 278th 1088 74.4%
2011 41.38 671st 1092 38.6%
2012 67.91 341st 1097 68.9%
2013 33.02 803rd 1106 27.4%
2015 33.92 745th 1067 30.2%
2016 11.88 971st 1053 7.8%
2017 28.04 786th 1056 25.6%
2018 33.14 725th 1054 31.2%
2019 14.20 1005th 1130 11.1%
2021 25.38 814th 1107 26.5%
2022 23.45 920th 1169 21.3%
2023 18.55 995th 1169 14.9%
2024 21.53 944th 1168 19.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rock Island Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.05 225th 333 32.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rock Island Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.31 871st 979 11.0%
2021 44.38 442nd 854 48.2%
2022 39.37 637th 1019 37.5%
2023 27.97 800th 1013 21.0%
2024 36.97 680th 1024 33.6%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Rock Island Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 62.68 6th 23 73.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Rock Island Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.85 592nd 1004 41.0%
2019 31.77 784th 1068 26.6%
2021 24.36 778th 1008 22.8%
2022 28.49 806th 1100 26.7%
2023 24.85 853rd 1094 22.0%
2024 24.96 844th 1093 22.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Rock Island Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 7.62 1033rd 1075 3.9%
2021 27.18 743rd 1025 27.5%
2022 20.19 918th 1113 17.5%
2023 16.74 964th 1099 12.3%
2024 19.15 945th 1099 14.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rock Island Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.83 290th 540 46.3%
2019 14.82 656th 697 5.9%
2021 38.95 285th 501 43.1%
2022 41.56 387th 694 44.2%
2023 31.29 460th 633 27.3%
2024 37.51 430th 651 33.9%
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Rank History for White students at Rock Island Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.39 400th 1027 61.1%
2024 27.87 771st 1009 23.6%
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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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Enrollment information for Rock Island Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 128 0 0 16 2 n/a n/a 0 146
1989 135 0 0 19 1 n/a n/a 0 155
1990 134 0 0 26 1 n/a n/a 0 161
1991 131 0 0 29 1 n/a n/a 0 161
1992 137 0 0 57 1 n/a n/a 0 195
1993 163 1 0 42 4 n/a n/a 0 210
1994 141 0 0 57 2 n/a n/a 0 200
1995 142 1 2 69 3 n/a n/a 0 217
1996 142 1 2 69 3 n/a n/a 0 217
1997 130 2 2 78 7 n/a n/a 0 219
1998 124 4 4 99 5 n/a n/a 0 236
1999 112 1 3 114 3 n/a n/a 0 233
2000 114 2 4 118 3 n/a n/a 0 241
2001 101 1 4 130 5 n/a n/a 0 241
2002 108 1 0 136 2 n/a n/a 0 247
2003 108 1 0 136 2 n/a n/a 0 247
2004 96 0 1 148 3 n/a n/a 0 248
2005 59 0 2 117 5 n/a n/a 0 183
2006 68 0 2 120 8 n/a n/a 0 198
2007 69 0 5 132 4 n/a n/a 0 210
2008 79 0 4 107 2 n/a n/a 1 193
2009 78 2 3 115 2 n/a n/a 3 203
2010 62 1 3 148 1 n/a n/a 2 217
2011 55 0 0 166 0 1 4 0 226
2012 59 0 0 188 0 1 3 0 251
2013 76 0 0 222 1 1 4 0 304
2014 78 0 0 212 1 3 5 0 299
2015 58 0 0 165 0 0 1 0 224
2016 59 0 0 159 0 0 8 0 226
2017 63 0 0 149 0 0 4 0 216
2018 60 0 0 158 1 0 4 0 223
2019 60 1 0 147 1 0 2 0 211
2020 60 1 0 153 0 0 0 0 214
2021 42 0 0 146 0 0 0 0 188
2022 49 1 0 177 0 0 0 0 227
2023 65 1 0 227 0 0 0 0 293

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 Rock Island Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 146 6.0 24.3 0
1989 155 6.0 25.8 n/a
1990 161 7.5 21.4 0
1991 161 8.3 19.3 n/a
1992 195 8.2 23.7 n/a
1993 210 9.2 22.8 n/a
1994 200 10.2 19.6 n/a
1995 217 10.5 20.7 n/a
1996 217 10.5 20.7 n/a
1997 219 12.3 17.8 n/a
1998 236 11.5 20.5 n/a
1999 233 12.1 19.3 n/a
2000 241 12.6 19.1 n/a
2001 241 13.8 17.5 n/a
2002 247 14.0 17.6 78.5
2003 247 14.0 17.6 78.5
2004 248 14.0 17.7 80.6
2005 183 13.8 13.3 86.9
2006 198 12.5 15.8 83.8
2007 210 12.5 16.8 83.8
2008 193 13.0 14.8 86.5
2009 203 13.0 15.6 82.5
2010 217 12.3 17.5 87
2011 226 12.2 18.4 86.7
2012 251 12.9 19.3 86.5
2013 304 15.6 19.3 84.9
2014 299 n/a n/a 82.6
2015 224 17.0 13.1 87.1
2016 226 15.0 15.0 81.9
2017 216 14.0 15.3 83.8
2018 223 15.3 14.5 83
2019 211 15.3 13.7 60.2
2020 214 16.5 12.9 66.4
2021 188 14.5 12.9 78.2
2022 227 15.5 14.6 81.9
2023 293 19.5 15.0 88.1

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 Rock Island Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 146 6.0 24.3 0
1989 155 6.0 25.8 n/a
1990 161 7.5 21.4 0
1991 161 8.3 19.3 n/a
1992 195 8.2 23.7 n/a
1993 210 9.2 22.8 n/a
1994 200 10.2 19.6 n/a
1995 217 10.5 20.7 n/a
1996 217 10.5 20.7 n/a
1997 219 12.3 17.8 n/a
1998 236 11.5 20.5 n/a
1999 233 12.1 19.3 n/a
2000 241 12.6 19.1 n/a
2001 241 13.8 17.5 n/a
2002 247 14.0 17.6 78.5
2003 247 14.0 17.6 78.5
2004 248 14.0 17.7 80.6
2005 183 13.8 13.3 86.9
2006 198 12.5 15.8 83.8
2007 210 12.5 16.8 83.8
2008 193 13.0 14.8 86.5
2009 203 13.0 15.6 82.5
2010 217 12.3 17.5 87
2011 226 12.2 18.4 86.7
2012 251 12.9 19.3 86.5
2013 304 15.6 19.3 84.9
2014 299 n/a n/a 82.6
2015 224 17.0 13.1 87.1
2016 226 15.0 15.0 81.9
2017 216 14.0 15.3 83.8
2018 223 15.3 14.5 83
2019 211 15.3 13.7 60.2
2020 214 16.5 12.9 66.4
2021 188 14.5 12.9 78.2
2022 227 15.5 14.6 81.9
2023 293 19.5 15.0 88.1

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

Rock Island Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201697.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%97.7%100.0%100.0%100.0%97.7%100.0%
201793.2%0.0%0.0%2.3%0.0%97.7%95.5%97.7%95.5%97.7%95.5%
201895.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%97.8%97.8%97.8%93.3%97.8%100.0%
201997.8%0.0%0.0%2.2%0.0%97.8%100.0%100.0%97.8%97.8%100.0%
2020100.0%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%
2021100.0%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%
202294.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%94.7%94.7%97.4%94.7%94.7%94.7%94.7%94.7%94.7%
202388.1%0.0%0.0%4.8%0.0%92.9%95.2%95.2%92.9%92.9%97.6%97.6%97.6%95.2%
202489.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%2.1%93.8%89.6%91.7%91.7%89.6%93.8%93.8%93.8%89.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Rock Island Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201998.6%0.0%0.0%0.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $845 (6.1%) $13,109 (93.9%) $13,954
2020 $804 (6.3%) $11,990 (93.7%) $12,794
2021 $1,189 (6.9%) $16,070 (93.1%) $17,259
2022 $1,976 (11.6%) $15,091 (88.4%) $17,067

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rock Island Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1005th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 995th of 1169 Elementary schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rock Island Elementary)41.925.5
 16.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Eastmont School District)54.643.2
 11.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Rock Island Elementary)32.619.2
 13.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Eastmont School District)55.743.9
 11.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rock Island Elementary)41.930.8
 11.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Eastmont School District)6449.6
 14.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Rock Island Elementary)25.641
 15.5%
   4th Grade Math (Eastmont School District)55.347.9
 7.3%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Rock Island Elementary)41.931.6
 10.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Eastmont School District)59.948.5
 11.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Rock Island Elementary)29.123
 6.1%
   All Grades Math (Eastmont School District)44.633
 11.7%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students211293
 38.9%
African American11
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic147227
 54.4%
Pacific Islander00
White6065
 8.3%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.2%88.1%
 27.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Rock Island Elementary

Rock Island Elementary ranks in the bottom 19.2% of Washington elementary schools.

Students who attend Rock Island Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Eastmont Junior High
High : Eastmont Senior High

Students at Rock Island Elementary are 77% Hispanic, 22% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 293 students attended Rock Island Elementary.


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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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