Colbert Elementary School

Summary:

Colbert Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Colbert, Washington, serving 404 students in grades K-5 and is part of the Mead School District, which is ranked 42 out of 247 school districts in the state.

Colbert Elementary consistently outperforms both the state and district averages in academic achievement, with 67.14% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 64.15% in Math, compared to 63.33% and 51.27% for the district, respectively. The school's performance in Science is also strong, with 64.63% of students proficient or better, exceeding the district and state averages. Colbert Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (89.11%) compared to the state and district, and a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (29.95%), suggesting a more affluent student population. The school has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Washington elementary schools and has received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating its strong overall performance.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Shiloh Hills Elementary, Evergreen Elementary, and Creekside Elementary, all of which are part of the Mead School District, Colbert Elementary's academic performance and school ranking are notably higher, suggesting it may be a particularly strong-performing school within the district and a desirable choice for families seeking a high-quality education for their children.


Detail:

Public K-5

 4625 E Greenbluff Rd
       Colbert, WA  99005-9654


(509) 465-6300

District: Mead School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
219th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,183 Help


Students who attend Colbert Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mountainside Middle School
High:    Mt Spokane High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  404

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.1%
Two or more races:
5.2%
Hispanic:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Colbert Elementary School ranks better than 81.3% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 4th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Mead School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.87. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.1%), two or more races (5.2%), Hispanic (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Colbert Elementary School is 15.3, which is the 4th best among 10 elementary schools in the Mead School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Colbert Elementary School is $15,183. 5 elementary schools in the Mead School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Colbert Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Colbert Elementary School 219th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Colbert Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Mead School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mead School District 42nd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Colbert Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Colbert Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 72.39 232nd 1026 77.4%
2005 79.98 161st 1031 84.4%
2006 78.48 160th 1051 84.8%
2007 84.32 112th 1069 89.5%
2008 88.93 67th 1067 93.7%
2009 88.08 69th 1072 93.6%
2010 86.65 96th 1088 91.2%
2011 88.71 78th 1092 92.9%
2012 87.37 78th 1097 92.9%
2013 87.01 81st 1106 92.7%
2015 85.97 123rd 1067 88.5%
2016 88.58 99th 1053 90.6%
2017 90.11 87th 1056 91.8%
2018 80.83 187th 1054 82.3%
2019 74.12 284th 1130 74.9%
2021 70.96 300th 1107 72.9%
2022 80.25 218th 1169 81.4%
2023 72.86 297th 1169 74.6%
2024 79.87 219th 1168 81.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Colbert Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.20 192nd 566 66.1%
2021 37.37 112th 158 29.1%
2022 64.76 108th 478 77.4%
2023 54.59 123rd 308 60.1%
2024 52.40 149th 339 56.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Colbert Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.92 215th 835 74.3%
2019 59.40 373rd 979 61.9%
2021 66.51 197th 854 76.9%
2022 87.42 48th 1019 95.3%
2023 85.38 70th 1013 93.1%
2024 72.99 197th 1024 80.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Colbert Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.43 158th 1004 84.3%
2019 67.84 339th 1068 68.3%
2021 72.52 240th 1008 76.2%
2022 82.32 176th 1100 84.0%
2023 72.57 270th 1094 75.3%
2024 83.43 160th 1093 85.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Colbert Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.53 196th 999 80.4%
2019 76.74 235th 1075 78.1%
2021 66.80 308th 1025 70.0%
2022 78.08 231st 1113 79.2%
2023 71.75 287th 1099 73.9%
2024 73.71 262nd 1099 76.2%
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Rank History for White students at Colbert Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.55 266th 833 68.1%
2019 69.53 311th 1027 69.7%
2021 58.91 358th 943 62.0%
2022 69.62 301st 1031 70.8%
2023 57.92 411th 1011 59.3%
2024 69.37 294th 1009 70.9%
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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 Colbert Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 696 5 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 708
1989 680 3 1 2 4 n/a n/a 0 690
1990 707 4 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 716
1991 744 2 4 2 4 n/a n/a 0 756
1992 751 3 4 4 11 n/a n/a 0 773
1993 547 2 4 1 13 n/a n/a 0 567
1994 631 2 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 639
1995 648 9 4 5 5 n/a n/a 0 671
1996 648 9 4 5 5 n/a n/a 0 671
1997 630 5 4 6 9 n/a n/a 0 654
1998 656 3 2 4 4 n/a n/a 0 669
1999 669 5 1 5 5 n/a n/a 0 685
2000 577 5 3 5 6 n/a n/a 0 596
2001 592 5 4 5 3 n/a n/a 0 609
2002 564 5 8 8 5 n/a n/a 0 590
2003 564 5 8 8 5 n/a n/a 0 590
2004 575 4 7 7 7 n/a n/a 0 600
2005 583 1 10 12 11 n/a n/a 0 617
2006 571 1 10 10 8 n/a n/a 2 602
2007 575 4 9 8 8 n/a n/a 8 612
2008 546 3 9 9 4 n/a n/a 12 583
2009 541 2 7 6 6 n/a n/a 13 575
2010 515 2 7 8 9 n/a n/a 19 560
2011 480 0 7 12 3 0 29 0 531
2012 513 0 7 14 2 0 24 0 560
2013 491 0 10 15 3 0 20 0 539
2014 476 0 10 12 0 0 15 0 513
2015 463 0 9 18 1 1 16 0 508
2016 456 0 6 27 2 4 17 0 512
2017 477 1 4 22 0 0 22 0 526
2018 479 3 4 28 0 0 23 0 537
2019 488 6 7 30 0 0 23 0 554
2020 453 6 5 30 2 1 24 0 521
2021 350 4 2 16 1 0 15 0 388
2022 368 4 2 18 1 0 27 0 420
2023 360 3 2 16 2 0 21 0 404

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 Colbert Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 708 28.0 25.2 0
1989 690 28.0 24.6 n/a
1990 716 30.0 23.8 0
1991 756 31.4 24.0 n/a
1992 773 31.4 24.6 n/a
1993 567 29.0 19.6 n/a
1994 639 27.5 23.2 n/a
1995 671 28.0 24.0 n/a
1996 671 28.0 24.0 n/a
1997 654 29.5 22.2 n/a
1998 669 25.5 26.2 n/a
1999 685 28.0 24.5 n/a
2000 596 27.0 22.1 n/a
2001 609 27.5 22.1 n/a
2002 590 28.9 20.4 13.2
2003 590 28.9 20.4 13.2
2004 600 29.0 20.7 14.7
2005 617 29.0 21.3 15.6
2006 602 29.3 20.5 14.5
2007 612 29.7 20.6 17.5
2008 583 29.9 19.5 17.2
2009 575 29.9 19.2 17.6
2010 560 28.7 19.5 18.3
2011 531 27.4 19.3 24.1
2012 560 27.5 20.3 25.5
2013 539 26.4 20.3 25.4
2014 513 n/a n/a 20.3
2015 508 29.0 17.5 22.6
2016 512 26.0 19.6 25.6
2017 526 26.9 19.5 25.1
2018 537 28.0 19.1 23.1
2019 554 31.4 17.6 22.6
2020 521 31.7 16.4 24.4
2021 388 29.9 12.9 12.9
2022 420 27.2 15.4 14.8
2023 404 26.2 15.3 30

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 Colbert Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 708 28.0 25.2 0
1989 690 28.0 24.6 n/a
1990 716 30.0 23.8 0
1991 756 31.4 24.0 n/a
1992 773 31.4 24.6 n/a
1993 567 29.0 19.6 n/a
1994 639 27.5 23.2 n/a
1995 671 28.0 24.0 n/a
1996 671 28.0 24.0 n/a
1997 654 29.5 22.2 n/a
1998 669 25.5 26.2 n/a
1999 685 28.0 24.5 n/a
2000 596 27.0 22.1 n/a
2001 609 27.5 22.1 n/a
2002 590 28.9 20.4 13.2
2003 590 28.9 20.4 13.2
2004 600 29.0 20.7 14.7
2005 617 29.0 21.3 15.6
2006 602 29.3 20.5 14.5
2007 612 29.7 20.6 17.5
2008 583 29.9 19.5 17.2
2009 575 29.9 19.2 17.6
2010 560 28.7 19.5 18.3
2011 531 27.4 19.3 24.1
2012 560 27.5 20.3 25.5
2013 539 26.4 20.3 25.4
2014 513 n/a n/a 20.3
2015 508 29.0 17.5 22.6
2016 512 26.0 19.6 25.6
2017 526 26.9 19.5 25.1
2018 537 28.0 19.1 23.1
2019 554 31.4 17.6 22.6
2020 521 31.7 16.4 24.4
2021 388 29.9 12.9 12.9
2022 420 27.2 15.4 14.8
2023 404 26.2 15.3 30

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
201692.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%97.4%97.4%94.9%92.3%97.4%97.4%
201781.7%0.0%1.4%2.8%7.0%90.1%87.3%91.6%87.3%91.6%87.3%
201891.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%5.0%96.7%96.7%95.0%96.7%93.3%95.0%
201990.2%0.0%0.0%1.2%6.1%93.9%95.1%95.1%93.9%95.1%95.1%
202093.3%0.0%0.0%1.7%1.7%98.3%96.7%98.3%95.0%96.7%98.3%98.3%98.3%96.7%
202194.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%94.0%96.0%96.0%98.0%96.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%96.0%
202281.5%6.2%0.0%3.1%4.6%84.6%86.2%87.7%86.2%86.2%92.3%92.3%92.3%86.2%
202387.5%2.5%2.5%0.0%0.0%87.5%87.5%90.0%87.5%87.5%90.0%90.0%90.0%87.5%
202480.4%14.3%0.0%3.6%5.4%87.5%80.4%94.6%87.5%80.4%87.5%87.5%87.5%80.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201891.9%1.2%1.2%0.0%3.5%95.4%93.0%93.0%94.2%95.4%95.4%
201990.0%0.0%1.1%0.0%8.9%94.4%94.4%95.6%91.1%95.6%94.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201990.6%0.0%0.7%5.9%96.3%96.8%95.7%94.1%96.4%96.8%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $180 (1.3%) $13,480 (98.7%) $13,660
2020 $393 (3.6%) $10,651 (96.4%) $11,044
2021 $1,149 (7.3%) $14,503 (92.7%) $15,652
2022 $619 (4.1%) $14,564 (95.9%) $15,183

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Colbert Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 284th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 297th of 1169 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colbert Elementary School)68.369.2
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mead School District)63.361.3
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Colbert Elementary School)69.873.4
 3.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Mead School District)6859.7
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colbert Elementary School)56.866.2
 9.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mead School District)71.761.7
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Colbert Elementary School)57.369.3
 12%
   4th Grade Math (Mead School District)67.763.1
 4.6%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colbert Elementary School)76.860
 16.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mead School District)73.363.7
 9.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Colbert Elementary School)54.240.9
 13.3%
   5th Grade Math (Mead School District)6654.1
 11.9%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Colbert Elementary School)61.552.3
 9.1%
   5th Grade Science (Mead School District)66.258.8
 7.4%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colbert Elementary School)73.765.2
 8.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Mead School District)71.964.5
 7.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Colbert Elementary School)65.861.5
 4.4%
   All Grades Math (Mead School District)63.752.9
 10.8%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Colbert Elementary School)61.552.3
 9.1%
   All Grades Science (Mead School District)59.655.7
 3.9%
   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 Students554404
 27.1%
African American63
 50%
American Indian02
Asian72
 71.4%
Hispanic3016
 46.7%
Pacific Islander00
White488360
 26.2%
Two or More Races2321
 8.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.6%30%
 7.4%


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

Middle : Mountainside Middle School
High : Mt Spokane High School

Students at Colbert Elementary School are 89% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Colbert Elementary School ranks 219th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 404 students attended Colbert 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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