Monte Cristo Elementary

Summary:

Monte Cristo Elementary is a public elementary school in Granite Falls, Washington, serving around 470 students in grades 3-6. The school is part of the Granite Falls School District, which is ranked 193 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Monte Cristo Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (78.94%) compared to nearby schools, it consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Washington elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores in English Language Arts, Math, and Science are below the state and district averages, indicating academic underperformance. Additionally, Monte Cristo Elementary struggles with the performance of several student subgroups, particularly white students and students with special education needs, suggesting widening achievement gaps. Despite the school's higher per-student spending compared to the state average, this higher spending does not seem to translate into improved academic outcomes.

In contrast, the nearby schools, such as Mountain Way Elementary, Grove Elementary, and Sunnycrest Elementary, generally outperform Monte Cristo Elementary in academic achievement and student subgroup performance. This suggests that there may be opportunities for Monte Cristo Elementary to learn from the practices and strategies of these higher-performing schools and implement targeted interventions to support student success.


Detail:

Public 3-6

 1201 100th St NE
       Granite Falls, WA  98252-9808


(360) 691-7718

District: Granite Falls School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
915th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,151 Help


Students who attend Monte Cristo Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Granite Falls Middle School
High:    Granite Falls High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  470

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.9%
Hispanic:
11.9%
Two or more races:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Monte Cristo Elementary ranks worse than 78.3% of elementary schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.96. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.9%), Hispanic (11.9%), two or more races (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monte Cristo Elementary is 15.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monte Cristo Elementary is $18,151.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Monte Cristo Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Monte Cristo Elementary 915th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Monte Cristo Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Granite Falls School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Granite Falls School District 193rd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Monte Cristo Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Monte Cristo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 24.33 837th 1026 18.4%
2005 37.92 693rd 1031 32.8%
2006 26.93 837th 1051 20.4%
2007 31.83 780th 1069 27.0%
2008 25.93 867th 1067 18.7%
2009 36.68 744th 1072 30.6%
2010 24.99 887th 1088 18.5%
2011 39.82 709th 1092 35.1%
2012 26.00 892nd 1097 18.7%
2013 24.01 918th 1106 17.0%
2015 34.56 737th 1067 30.9%
2016 11.21 979th 1053 7.0%
2017 25.79 808th 1056 23.5%
2018 21.45 863rd 1054 18.1%
2019 26.50 874th 1130 22.7%
2021 28.70 779th 1107 29.6%
2022 25.10 896th 1169 23.4%
2023 27.90 856th 1169 26.8%
2024 23.96 915th 1168 21.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Monte Cristo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.53 282nd 303 6.9%
2024 28.68 153rd 188 18.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Monte Cristo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 59.62 106th 320 66.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Monte Cristo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.76 428th 637 32.8%
2019 22.47 487th 566 14.0%
2022 14.23 465th 478 2.7%
2023 10.80 302nd 308 1.9%
2024 22.75 293rd 339 13.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Monte Cristo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.54 666th 835 20.2%
2019 25.17 814th 979 16.9%
2021 39.23 513th 854 39.9%
2022 30.39 772nd 1019 24.2%
2023 38.18 645th 1013 36.3%
2024 36.19 694th 1024 32.2%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Monte Cristo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 63.87 4th 14 71.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Monte Cristo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.79 793rd 1004 21.0%
2019 24.85 855th 1068 19.9%
2021 36.18 617th 1008 38.8%
2022 27.62 815th 1100 25.9%
2023 30.70 774th 1094 29.3%
2024 29.37 788th 1093 27.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Monte Cristo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.82 858th 999 14.1%
2019 16.04 940th 1075 12.6%
2021 21.32 832nd 1025 18.8%
2022 22.96 875th 1113 21.4%
2023 24.08 869th 1099 20.9%
2024 18.73 949th 1099 13.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Monte Cristo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.17 260th 540 51.9%
2019 37.70 451st 697 35.3%
2021 47.73 210th 501 58.1%
2022 43.47 363rd 694 47.7%
2023 42.49 371st 633 41.4%
2024 26.92 501st 651 23.0%
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Rank History for White students at Monte Cristo Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.47 791st 833 5.0%
2019 18.06 903rd 1027 12.1%
2021 12.71 875th 943 7.2%
2022 12.60 968th 1031 6.1%
2023 13.83 933rd 1011 7.7%
2024 11.50 959th 1009 5.0%
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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 Monte Cristo Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 394 1 6 6 15 n/a n/a 0 422
1996 394 1 6 6 15 n/a n/a 0 422
1997 436 0 5 7 11 n/a n/a 0 459
1998 446 0 4 12 9 n/a n/a 0 471
1999 483 2 4 12 4 n/a n/a 0 505
2000 495 2 3 10 9 n/a n/a 0 519
2001 524 0 10 17 9 n/a n/a 0 560
2002 472 0 7 26 10 n/a n/a 0 515
2003 472 0 7 26 10 n/a n/a 0 515
2004 475 3 5 29 11 n/a n/a 0 523
2005 458 3 4 23 18 n/a n/a 2 508
2006 482 8 2 27 17 n/a n/a 3 539
2007 440 8 5 27 14 n/a n/a 8 502
2008 377 5 5 28 11 n/a n/a 20 446
2009 339 6 7 23 11 n/a n/a 18 404
2010 327 7 5 20 9 n/a n/a 15 383
2011 316 6 2 25 6 1 9 0 365
2012 287 5 2 29 6 0 13 0 342
2013 272 5 1 27 6 1 14 0 326
2014 263 2 3 35 11 1 21 0 336
2015 250 2 4 35 10 1 32 0 334
2016 235 2 3 35 12 1 30 0 318
2017 351 11 2 39 9 0 18 0 430
2018 369 7 3 49 10 0 23 0 461
2019 348 2 4 56 8 1 36 0 455
2020 357 3 6 53 12 1 28 0 460
2021 336 2 2 42 9 5 22 0 418
2022 319 2 6 52 3 4 31 0 417
2023 371 3 3 56 3 3 31 0 470

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 Monte Cristo Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 422 18.8 22.4 n/a
1996 422 18.8 22.4 n/a
1997 459 21.8 21.1 n/a
1998 471 24.0 19.6 n/a
1999 505 24.5 20.6 n/a
2000 519 25.0 20.8 n/a
2001 560 26.1 21.5 n/a
2002 515 26.6 19.4 31.8
2003 515 26.6 19.4 31.8
2004 523 28.0 18.7 29.6
2005 508 27.7 18.3 33.8
2006 539 30.0 18.0 36
2007 502 27.3 18.4 29.8
2008 446 26.7 16.7 28.9
2009 404 26.7 15.1 42
2010 383 22.8 16.7 41.3
2011 365 21.4 17.0 43.3
2012 342 19.7 17.2 44.2
2013 326 19.6 16.6 46.9
2014 336 n/a n/a 47.3
2015 334 22.0 15.1 52.1
2016 318 20.0 15.9 48.1
2017 430 23.2 18.4 50
2018 461 25.3 18.1 48.8
2019 455 26.5 17.1 48.1
2020 460 24.9 18.4 42.4
2021 418 29.0 14.3 40
2022 417 27.0 15.3 43.4
2023 470 30.8 15.2 48.7

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 Monte Cristo Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 422 18.8 22.4 n/a
1996 422 18.8 22.4 n/a
1997 459 21.8 21.1 n/a
1998 471 24.0 19.6 n/a
1999 505 24.5 20.6 n/a
2000 519 25.0 20.8 n/a
2001 560 26.1 21.5 n/a
2002 515 26.6 19.4 31.8
2003 515 26.6 19.4 31.8
2004 523 28.0 18.7 29.6
2005 508 27.7 18.3 33.8
2006 539 30.0 18.0 36
2007 502 27.3 18.4 29.8
2008 446 26.7 16.7 28.9
2009 404 26.7 15.1 42
2010 383 22.8 16.7 41.3
2011 365 21.4 17.0 43.3
2012 342 19.7 17.2 44.2
2013 326 19.6 16.6 46.9
2014 336 n/a n/a 47.3
2015 334 22.0 15.1 52.1
2016 318 20.0 15.9 48.1
2017 430 23.2 18.4 50
2018 461 25.3 18.1 48.8
2019 455 26.5 17.1 48.1
2020 460 24.9 18.4 42.4
2021 418 29.0 14.3 40
2022 417 27.0 15.3 43.4
2023 470 30.8 15.2 48.7

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

Monte Cristo Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201690.5%0.0%0.0%2.4%97.6%97.6%95.2%97.6%100.0%97.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Monte Cristo Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201893.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%6.3%93.8%93.8%93.8%93.8%93.8%93.8%
201993.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%93.3%100.0%100.0%100.0%93.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Monte Cristo Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201993.4%0.7%1.5%3.7%96.3%96.9%95.8%96.0%96.5%96.9%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $776 (5.2%) $14,124 (94.8%) $14,901
2020 $648 (5.9%) $10,320 (94.1%) $10,968
2021 $800 (4.5%) $17,060 (95.5%) $17,860
2022 $1,257 (6.9%) $16,893 (93.1%) $18,150

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Monte Cristo Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 874th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 856th of 1169 Elementary schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Monte Cristo Elementary)38.838.3
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Granite Falls School District)38.838.3
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Monte Cristo Elementary)40.136.4
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Granite Falls School District)40.136.4
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Monte Cristo Elementary)42.637.8
 4.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Granite Falls School District)42.637.8
 4.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Monte Cristo Elementary)34.235.3
 1.1%
   4th Grade Math (Granite Falls School District)34.235.3
 1.1%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Monte Cristo Elementary)48.940
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Granite Falls School District)48.940
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Monte Cristo Elementary)21.125.6
 4.6%
   5th Grade Math (Granite Falls School District)21.125.6
 4.6%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Monte Cristo Elementary)44.447.6
 3.3%
   5th Grade Science (Granite Falls School District)44.447.6
 3.3%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Monte Cristo Elementary)44.438.6
 5.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Granite Falls School District)44.438.3
 6.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Monte Cristo Elementary)3233
 1%
   All Grades Math (Granite Falls School District)24.723.2
 1.6%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Monte Cristo Elementary)44.447.6
 3.3%
   All Grades Science (Granite Falls School District)41.442
 0.6%
   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 Students455470
 3.3%
African American23
 50%
American Indian83
 62.5%
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic5656
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White348371
 6.6%
Two or More Races3631
 13.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.1%48.7%
 0.6%


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Students who attend Monte Cristo Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Granite Falls Middle School
High : Granite Falls High School

Students at Monte Cristo Elementary are 79% White, 12% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 470 students attended Monte Cristo Elementary.

Monte Cristo Elementary ranks in the bottom 21.7% of Washington elementary schools.


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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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