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Harrington Elementary School

Summary:

Harrington Elementary School is a small public elementary school in Harrington, Washington, serving around 90 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. The school is part of the Harrington School District, which is ranked 229 out of 249 school districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harrington Elementary School faces several key challenges, including consistently low academic performance. The school's students perform significantly below the state averages in both English Language Arts and Math proficiency on standardized tests, with only 24.44% of students proficient in ELA and 20% proficient in Math, compared to state averages of 52.86% and 41.04%, respectively. The school has also consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of all elementary schools in Washington, indicating it is one of the lowest-performing schools in the state. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of white students, ranging from 86.67% to 94.44% over the past three years, which is much higher than the state average for elementary schools.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Sprague Elementary and Davenport Elementary, Harrington Elementary School's performance is significantly lower. Sprague Elementary, while also a small school, outperforms Harrington Elementary in both ELA and Math proficiency, while Davenport Elementary, a larger school in a higher-ranked Davenport School District, significantly outperforms Harrington Elementary in both academic measures and overall school ranking. The school's funding has also seen significant fluctuations, which may be a contributing factor to its academic challenges.


Detail:

Public K-6

 100 S First
       Harrington, WA  99134-0204

(509) 253-4331

District: Harrington School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $28,385 Help


Students who attend Harrington Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Harrington High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  90

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.4%
Two or more races:
3.3%
African American:
2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Harrington Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.4%), two or more races (3.3%), African American (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harrington Elementary School is 12.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harrington Elementary School is $28,385.
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Rank History for Harrington Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Harrington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 40.65 634th 1026 38.2%
2005 46.48 579th 1031 43.8%
2006 37.92 711th 1051 32.4%
2009 42.41 668th 1072 37.7%
2010 53.89 496th 1088 54.4%
2011 40.65 687th 1092 37.1%
2012 26.60 887th 1097 19.1%
2013 11.26 1050th 1106 5.1%
2015 12.37 981st 1067 8.1%
2016 20.24 882nd 1053 16.2%
2017 34.70 713th 1056 32.5%
2018 26.75 803rd 1054 23.8%
2019 28.54 849th 1130 24.9%
2022 20.22 964th 1169 17.5%
2023 17.92 1007th 1169 13.9%
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Rank History for White students at Harrington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 14.70 926th 1027 9.8%
2023 9.77 965th 1011 4.5%
2024 3.02 1005th 1009 0.4%
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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 Harrington Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 77 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 78
1989 78 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 80
1990 76 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 79
1991 82 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 84
1992 75 0 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 81
1993 91 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 95
1994 78 0 1 1 4 n/a n/a 0 84
1995 82 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 87
1996 82 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 87
1997 84 0 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 91
1998 74 0 1 0 7 n/a n/a 0 82
1999 76 0 2 1 5 n/a n/a 0 84
2000 71 0 2 0 6 n/a n/a 0 79
2001 63 1 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 73
2002 50 3 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 62
2003 50 3 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 62
2004 56 1 0 0 11 n/a n/a 0 68
2005 58 2 0 0 11 n/a n/a 0 71
2006 50 3 0 1 14 n/a n/a 0 68
2007 47 4 0 0 10 n/a n/a 0 61
2008 48 3 0 0 8 n/a n/a 0 59
2009 50 3 0 0 11 n/a n/a 0 64
2010 51 3 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 63
2011 59 0 0 3 2 0 4 0 68
2012 48 0 0 3 3 0 6 0 60
2013 41 0 0 2 1 0 2 0 46
2014 48 0 0 1 1 0 5 0 55
2015 44 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 48
2016 36 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 41
2017 59 0 0 2 2 0 5 0 68
2018 52 1 0 2 3 0 5 0 63
2019 88 0 2 0 2 0 4 1 97
2020 89 0 3 0 2 0 3 1 98
2021 85 0 0 3 2 0 5 0 95
2022 65 2 0 2 2 0 4 0 75
2023 85 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 90

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 Harrington Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 78 6.0 13.0 0
1989 80 5.0 16.0 n/a
1990 79 5.3 14.9 0
1991 84 5.7 14.7 n/a
1992 81 5.1 15.8 n/a
1993 95 6.1 15.6 n/a
1994 84 5.6 15.0 n/a
1995 87 6.2 14.0 n/a
1996 87 6.2 14.0 n/a
1997 91 5.6 16.3 n/a
1998 82 5.5 14.9 n/a
1999 84 5.5 15.3 n/a
2000 79 5.8 13.6 n/a
2001 73 5.2 14.0 n/a
2002 62 5.9 10.5 35.5
2003 62 5.9 10.5 35.5
2004 68 6.0 11.3 39.7
2005 71 5.9 12.0 40.8
2006 68 5.1 13.3 45.6
2007 61 5.7 10.7 47.5
2008 59 5.3 11.1 40.7
2009 64 5.3 12.1 43.8
2010 63 5.1 12.2 55.6
2011 68 5.3 12.7 63.2
2012 60 5.6 10.6 63.3
2013 46 4.6 9.8 52.2
2014 55 n/a n/a 50.9
2015 48 6.0 8.0 58.3
2016 41 6.0 6.8 43.9
2017 68 5.8 11.7 25
2018 63 5.4 11.5 46
2019 97 6.2 15.6 19.6
2020 98 7.2 13.4 37.8
2021 95 6.2 15.3 27.4
2022 75 5.9 12.6 48
2023 90 7.0 12.8 45.6

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 Harrington Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 78 6.0 13.0 0
1989 80 5.0 16.0 n/a
1990 79 5.3 14.9 0
1991 84 5.7 14.7 n/a
1992 81 5.1 15.8 n/a
1993 95 6.1 15.6 n/a
1994 84 5.6 15.0 n/a
1995 87 6.2 14.0 n/a
1996 87 6.2 14.0 n/a
1997 91 5.6 16.3 n/a
1998 82 5.5 14.9 n/a
1999 84 5.5 15.3 n/a
2000 79 5.8 13.6 n/a
2001 73 5.2 14.0 n/a
2002 62 5.9 10.5 35.5
2003 62 5.9 10.5 35.5
2004 68 6.0 11.3 39.7
2005 71 5.9 12.0 40.8
2006 68 5.1 13.3 45.6
2007 61 5.7 10.7 47.5
2008 59 5.3 11.1 40.7
2009 64 5.3 12.1 43.8
2010 63 5.1 12.2 55.6
2011 68 5.3 12.7 63.2
2012 60 5.6 10.6 63.3
2013 46 4.6 9.8 52.2
2014 55 n/a n/a 50.9
2015 48 6.0 8.0 58.3
2016 41 6.0 6.8 43.9
2017 68 5.8 11.7 25
2018 63 5.4 11.5 46
2019 97 6.2 15.6 19.6
2020 98 7.2 13.4 37.8
2021 95 6.2 15.3 27.4
2022 75 5.9 12.6 48
2023 90 7.0 12.8 45.6

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%
202075.0%8.3%8.3%8.3%8.3%75.0%75.0%83.3%83.3%75.0%83.3%83.3%83.3%75.0%
202191.7%0.0%8.3%0.0%0.0%91.7%100.0%91.7%91.7%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202379.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%5.3%79.0%84.2%89.5%79.0%84.2%84.2%84.2%84.2%84.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201887.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%12.5%87.5%87.5%100.0%87.5%87.5%87.5%
201966.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%11.1%88.9%66.7%88.9%88.9%88.9%66.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201979.7%0.0%2.7%10.8%86.5%87.8%90.5%86.5%87.8%87.8%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,471 (6.5%) $21,006 (93.5%) $22,477
2020 $71 (12.7%) $488 (87.3%) $559
2021 $1,412 (5.4%) $24,512 (94.6%) $25,924
2022 $3,288 (11.6%) $25,097 (88.4%) $28,385

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Harrington Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 849th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 1007th of 1169 Elementary schools
 11%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Harrington Elementary School)53.343.8
 9.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Harrington School District)53.343.8
 9.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.5
 7.8%
5th Grade Math (Harrington Elementary School)26.718.8
 7.9%
   5th Grade Math (Harrington School District)26.718.8
 7.9%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.139.4
 9.7%
5th Grade Science (Harrington Elementary School)53.343.8
 9.6%
   5th Grade Science (Harrington School District)53.343.8
 9.6%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.2
 1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Harrington Elementary School)44.421.4
 23%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Harrington School District)44.421.4
 23%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Harrington Elementary School)55.324.4
 30.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Harrington School District)56.734.4
 22.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Harrington Elementary School)36.820
 16.8%
   All Grades Math (Harrington School District)35.820.3
 15.5%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Harrington Elementary School)53.343.8
 9.6%
   All Grades Science (Harrington School District)48.541.2
 7.3%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.749.2
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students9790
 7.2%
African American02
American Indian20
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White8885
 3.4%
Two or More Races43
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.6%45.6%
 26%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Harrington Elementary School

Students at Harrington Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 90 students attended Harrington Elementary School.

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

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