Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary

Public PK, KG-2

 1181 Thompson Rd
       Cowiche, WA  98923-9758


(509) 678-8900

District: Highland School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,169 Help


Students who attend Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary usually attend:

Elementary:    Tieton Elementary School
Middle:    Highland Middle School
High:    Highland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  327

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
70.9%
White:
27.5%
Two or more races:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.5% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.9%), White (27.5%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary is 16. (See more...)
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Compare Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary employs 20.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary is $18,169.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Highland School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland School District 188th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Thursday, July 24, 2014

Open Quote Excellent school! Great teachers and staff! Very involved with community. Safe, friendly environment. Challenging yet fun curriculum. Feel my child's needs were met above and beyond. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 263 0 0 98 1 n/a n/a 0 362
1989 254 0 0 108 1 n/a n/a 0 363
1990 244 0 0 120 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1991 218 0 1 163 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1992 216 0 1 167 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1993 210 0 2 204 1 n/a n/a 0 417
1994 219 0 0 202 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1995 206 0 0 239 2 n/a n/a 0 447
1996 206 0 0 239 2 n/a n/a 0 447
1997 215 2 0 277 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1998 214 1 1 278 1 n/a n/a 0 495
1999 214 3 3 271 4 n/a n/a 0 495
2000 204 3 3 279 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2001 200 3 4 282 5 n/a n/a 0 494
2002 167 1 2 283 4 n/a n/a 0 457
2003 167 1 2 283 4 n/a n/a 0 457
2004 134 1 2 241 2 n/a n/a 0 380
2005 118 2 2 232 1 n/a n/a 0 355
2006 123 1 1 257 1 n/a n/a 0 383
2007 120 1 1 224 5 n/a n/a 0 351
2008 103 1 3 231 5 n/a n/a 0 343
2009 93 3 3 220 4 n/a n/a 3 326
2010 99 3 3 252 2 n/a n/a 5 364
2011 77 3 1 275 2 0 5 0 363
2012 104 1 1 280 0 0 8 0 394
2013 117 1 0 274 0 0 9 0 401
2014 104 1 0 260 0 0 9 0 374
2015 87 0 1 262 2 0 8 0 360
2016 74 0 1 277 1 0 3 0 356
2017 75 0 2 281 0 0 3 0 361
2018 69 1 0 274 0 0 3 0 347
2019 75 0 1 270 0 0 3 0 349
2020 92 0 1 253 0 0 1 9 356
2021 74 0 1 234 0 0 0 9 318
2022 63 0 1 230 0 0 3 3 300
2023 90 0 1 232 0 0 4 0 327

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 Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 362 16.0 22.6 0
1989 363 15.0 24.2 n/a
1990 364 17.5 20.8 0
1991 382 19.0 20.1 n/a
1992 384 19.5 19.6 n/a
1993 417 21.3 19.6 n/a
1994 421 21.3 19.8 n/a
1995 447 24.3 18.4 n/a
1996 447 24.3 18.4 n/a
1997 494 24.0 20.6 n/a
1998 495 25.3 19.6 n/a
1999 495 24.3 20.4 n/a
2000 489 27.0 18.1 n/a
2001 494 27.5 18.0 n/a
2002 457 26.0 17.6 75.7
2003 457 26.0 17.6 75.7
2004 380 23.0 16.5 70.5
2005 355 23.0 15.4 78.3
2006 383 21.0 18.2 74.7
2007 351 20.0 17.6 76.1
2008 343 21.1 16.3 78.1
2009 326 21.1 15.5 76.2
2010 364 21.5 16.8 77.7
2011 363 21.0 17.2 63.1
2012 394 19.1 20.6 78.4
2013 401 21.5 18.5 80.8
2014 374 n/a n/a 78.1
2015 360 23.0 15.6 78.1
2016 356 22.0 16.1 81.5
2017 361 23.1 15.5 79.8
2018 347 21.7 15.9 81.6
2019 349 19.0 18.2 73.4
2020 356 20.8 17.0 68.8
2021 318 18.2 17.3 65.7
2022 300 18.5 16.1 67.3
2023 327 20.3 16.0 79.5

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 Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 362 16.0 22.6 0
1989 363 15.0 24.2 n/a
1990 364 17.5 20.8 0
1991 382 19.0 20.1 n/a
1992 384 19.5 19.6 n/a
1993 417 21.3 19.6 n/a
1994 421 21.3 19.8 n/a
1995 447 24.3 18.4 n/a
1996 447 24.3 18.4 n/a
1997 494 24.0 20.6 n/a
1998 495 25.3 19.6 n/a
1999 495 24.3 20.4 n/a
2000 489 27.0 18.1 n/a
2001 494 27.5 18.0 n/a
2002 457 26.0 17.6 75.7
2003 457 26.0 17.6 75.7
2004 380 23.0 16.5 70.5
2005 355 23.0 15.4 78.3
2006 383 21.0 18.2 74.7
2007 351 20.0 17.6 76.1
2008 343 21.1 16.3 78.1
2009 326 21.1 15.5 76.2
2010 364 21.5 16.8 77.7
2011 363 21.0 17.2 63.1
2012 394 19.1 20.6 78.4
2013 401 21.5 18.5 80.8
2014 374 n/a n/a 78.1
2015 360 23.0 15.6 78.1
2016 356 22.0 16.1 81.5
2017 361 23.1 15.5 79.8
2018 347 21.7 15.9 81.6
2019 349 19.0 18.2 73.4
2020 356 20.8 17.0 68.8
2021 318 18.2 17.3 65.7
2022 300 18.5 16.1 67.3
2023 327 20.3 16.0 79.5

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

Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201694.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%98.8%98.8%95.2%97.6%97.6%98.8%
201784.5%0.0%1.2%1.2%2.4%88.1%86.9%92.9%85.7%86.9%86.9%
201894.9%0.0%1.3%0.0%2.5%96.2%96.2%94.9%94.9%96.2%96.2%
202094.1%0.0%0.0%1.5%0.0%100.0%95.6%98.5%100.0%95.6%100.0%100.0%100.0%95.6%
202193.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.3%93.3%95.0%96.7%96.7%95.0%98.3%98.3%98.3%95.0%
202284.6%0.0%0.0%3.1%1.5%87.7%87.7%98.5%87.7%87.7%90.8%90.8%90.8%87.7%
202388.0%2.4%0.0%0.0%2.4%91.6%91.6%91.6%92.8%91.6%94.0%94.0%94.0%91.6%
202489.3%6.7%0.0%1.3%0.0%90.7%90.7%92.0%90.7%90.7%89.3%89.3%89.3%90.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,090 (7.7%) $13,105 (92.3%) $14,195
2020 $828 (6.8%) $11,312 (93.2%) $12,141
2021 $1,152 (6.6%) $16,399 (93.4%) $17,551
2022 $2,229 (12.3%) $15,940 (87.7%) $18,169

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary)38.545.6
 7.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Highland School District)38.545.6
 7.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary)44.349.1
 4.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Highland School District)44.349.1
 4.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary)38.545.6
 7.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Highland School District)51.844.4
 7.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary)44.349.1
 4.8%
   All Grades Math (Highland School District)40.228
 12.2%
   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 Students349327
 6.3%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic270232
 14.1%
Pacific Islander00
White7590
 20%
Two or More Races34
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.4%79.5%
 6.2%


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Students who attend Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary usually go on to attend:

Elementary : Tieton Elementary School
Middle : Highland Middle School
High : Highland High School

Students at Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary are 71% Hispanic, 28% White, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 327 students attended Marcus Whitman-Cowiche 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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