Harrah Elementary School

Summary:

Harrah Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the Wapato School District in Harrah, Washington. With a student population of 483, the school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in the state, with a high percentage of minority students, including 42.65% Hispanic and 46.58% Native American students.

Harrah Elementary faces significant challenges in academic performance, with only 9.56% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 9.63% proficient in math, compared to state averages of 52.63% and 41.68%, respectively. The school's low-income student population, with 98.96% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, is much higher than the state average, and the school district is ranked 247th out of 247 districts in Washington, suggesting limited resources and funding. Nearby schools, such as Union Gap School, generally outperform Harrah Elementary, with 48.51% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 42.01% proficient in math.

The persistent low performance of Harrah Elementary, particularly for its minority student subgroups, indicates a need for comprehensive, targeted interventions and support to address the underlying issues and provide equitable educational opportunities for all students. The school's long-standing challenges, coupled with the district's low ranking and resource constraints, suggest that significant changes and additional support are required to improve academic outcomes and ensure the success of Harrah Elementary's students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 3851 Harrah Road
       Harrah, WA  98933-9998


(509) 848-2935

District: Mount Adams School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1163rd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,723 Help


Students who attend Harrah Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mount Adams Middle School
High:    White Swan High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  483

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
46.6%
Hispanic:
42.7%
Two or more races:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Harrah Elementary School ranks worse than 99.6% of elementary schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (46.6%), Hispanic (42.7%), two or more races (6.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harrah Elementary School is 16. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harrah Elementary School is $20,723.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harrah Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrah Elementary School 1163rd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Harrah Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mount Adams School District:

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


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Rank History for Harrah Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Harrah Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 6.99 994th 1026 3.1%
2005 3.90 1014th 1031 1.6%
2006 2.83 1043rd 1051 0.8%
2007 1.39 1066th 1069 0.3%
2008 1.88 1061st 1067 0.6%
2009 0.80 1070th 1072 0.2%
2010 1.63 1086th 1088 0.2%
2011 0.61 1091st 1092 0.1%
2012 1.64 1093rd 1097 0.4%
2013 1.32 1103rd 1106 0.3%
2015 2.99 1056th 1067 1.0%
2016 2.73 1043rd 1053 0.9%
2017 4.69 1037th 1056 1.8%
2018 1.88 1050th 1054 0.4%
2019 0.96 1128th 1130 0.2%
2021 2.65 1107th 1107 0.0%
2022 2.06 1168th 1169 0.1%
2023 1.62 1168th 1169 0.1%
2024 3.42 1163rd 1168 0.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Harrah Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.94 317th 333 4.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harrah Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 2.18 978th 979 0.1%
2021 4.90 854th 854 0.0%
2022 4.02 1018th 1019 0.1%
2023 2.28 1012th 1013 0.1%
2024 5.81 1010th 1024 1.4%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Harrah Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.31 23rd 61 62.3%
2019 31.37 45th 64 29.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Harrah Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.13 994th 1004 1.0%
2019 1.57 1064th 1068 0.4%
2021 3.16 1008th 1008 0.0%
2024 3.21 1088th 1093 0.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Harrah Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.70 998th 999 0.1%
2019 1.31 1073rd 1075 0.2%
2022 4.82 1104th 1113 0.8%
2024 4.31 1085th 1099 1.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harrah Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.17 685th 697 1.7%
2021 22.13 424th 501 15.4%
2022 15.00 664th 694 4.3%
2024 9.91 630th 651 3.2%
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Rank History for Native American students at Harrah Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.83 7th 7 0.0%
2019 13.72 19th 19 0.0%
2024 11.97 6th 6 0.0%
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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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by a teacher
Monday, September 5, 2011

Open Quote This is one of the only schools in all of the United States that is working with Heritage University and the Department of Education to offer a new teacher service, training, program. Co-Teachers earn their degrees through on the job experience for two years while working with students. This program has added staff members (Co-Teachers)thus greatly reducing the staff to student ratio. This school for the last three years has gone through drastic changes and is now the school that other educators visit to gain innovative insight into the art and science of teaching. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Harrah Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 82 1 0 60 321 n/a n/a 0 464
1989 88 0 0 75 360 n/a n/a 0 523
1990 86 0 0 79 389 n/a n/a 0 554
1991 98 0 1 98 390 n/a n/a 0 587
1992 117 1 1 109 384 n/a n/a 0 612
1993 126 1 1 122 406 n/a n/a 0 656
1994 107 3 1 129 390 n/a n/a 0 630
1995 104 1 0 154 380 n/a n/a 0 639
1996 104 1 0 154 380 n/a n/a 0 639
1997 90 4 1 144 388 n/a n/a 0 627
1998 81 5 1 155 396 n/a n/a 0 638
1999 79 2 0 159 398 n/a n/a 0 638
2000 85 2 0 149 406 n/a n/a 0 642
2001 75 2 0 149 366 n/a n/a 0 592
2002 65 3 0 147 340 n/a n/a 0 555
2003 65 3 0 147 340 n/a n/a 0 555
2004 65 1 0 139 344 n/a n/a 0 549
2005 55 1 0 131 341 n/a n/a 0 528
2006 53 0 0 125 329 n/a n/a 0 507
2007 50 2 0 143 370 n/a n/a 0 565
2008 32 1 0 160 392 n/a n/a 0 585
2009 33 1 1 162 367 n/a n/a 0 564
2010 30 1 1 174 411 n/a n/a 0 617
2011 22 1 0 197 369 0 11 0 600
2012 27 0 0 203 334 0 38 0 602
2013 31 0 0 192 302 0 37 0 562
2014 26 0 0 213 310 0 39 0 588
2015 29 0 0 210 302 0 35 0 576
2016 19 0 0 220 318 0 26 0 583
2017 28 0 0 217 295 0 27 0 567
2018 21 1 0 203 303 0 28 0 556
2019 28 3 0 200 274 0 34 0 539
2020 25 3 0 206 259 1 32 0 526
2021 26 3 0 183 221 1 34 0 468
2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 22 0 0 206 225 0 30 0 483

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 Harrah Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 464 22.0 21.0 0
1989 523 25.0 20.9 n/a
1990 554 24.7 22.4 0
1991 587 28.2 20.8 n/a
1992 612 29.5 20.7 n/a
1993 656 28.5 23.0 n/a
1994 630 29.5 21.4 n/a
1995 639 30.0 21.3 n/a
1996 639 30.0 21.3 n/a
1997 627 30.0 20.9 n/a
1998 638 30.5 20.9 n/a
1999 638 30.5 20.9 n/a
2000 642 32.5 19.8 n/a
2001 592 32.0 18.5 n/a
2002 555 32.4 17.1 81.6
2003 555 32.4 17.1 81.6
2004 549 33.0 16.6 79.6
2005 528 33.0 16.0 86.9
2006 507 29.0 17.5 89.2
2007 565 30.0 18.8 89.9
2008 585 33.0 17.7 81.4
2009 564 32.1 17.6 92.2
2010 617 33.0 18.7 89.5
2011 600 34.0 17.6 90
2012 602 34.6 17.3 66.4
2013 562 30.9 18.1 85.6
2014 588 n/a n/a 99.5
2015 576 40.0 14.4 91.3
2016 583 37.0 15.7 71.4
2017 567 33.5 16.9 92.1
2018 556 33.2 16.7 94.6
2019 539 35.1 15.3 90.9
2020 526 36.6 14.3 97.1
2021 468 29.0 16.1 98.3
2022 0 29.2 0.0 n/a
2023 483 30.1 16.0 99

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 Harrah Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 464 22.0 21.0 0
1989 523 25.0 20.9 n/a
1990 554 24.7 22.4 0
1991 587 28.2 20.8 n/a
1992 612 29.5 20.7 n/a
1993 656 28.5 23.0 n/a
1994 630 29.5 21.4 n/a
1995 639 30.0 21.3 n/a
1996 639 30.0 21.3 n/a
1997 627 30.0 20.9 n/a
1998 638 30.5 20.9 n/a
1999 638 30.5 20.9 n/a
2000 642 32.5 19.8 n/a
2001 592 32.0 18.5 n/a
2002 555 32.4 17.1 81.6
2003 555 32.4 17.1 81.6
2004 549 33.0 16.6 79.6
2005 528 33.0 16.0 86.9
2006 507 29.0 17.5 89.2
2007 565 30.0 18.8 89.9
2008 585 33.0 17.7 81.4
2009 564 32.1 17.6 92.2
2010 617 33.0 18.7 89.5
2011 600 34.0 17.6 90
2012 602 34.6 17.3 66.4
2013 562 30.9 18.1 85.6
2014 588 n/a n/a 99.5
2015 576 40.0 14.4 91.3
2016 583 37.0 15.7 71.4
2017 567 33.5 16.9 92.1
2018 556 33.2 16.7 94.6
2019 539 35.1 15.3 90.9
2020 526 36.6 14.3 97.1
2021 468 29.0 16.1 98.3
2022 0 29.2 0.0 n/a
2023 483 30.1 16.0 99

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
201698.8%0.0%0.0%1.2%98.8%98.8%98.8%100.0%100.0%98.8%
2017100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201895.8%0.0%0.0%2.8%0.0%97.2%95.8%98.6%95.8%95.8%95.8%
2019100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%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%
202287.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%91.2%89.5%98.3%89.5%89.5%91.2%91.2%91.2%89.5%
202486.7%0.0%0.0%1.7%0.0%88.3%86.7%98.3%88.3%86.7%88.3%88.3%88.3%86.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201896.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%96.3%100.0%100.0%100.0%96.3%
201997.5%0.0%0.0%1.3%0.0%100.0%97.5%100.0%98.7%100.0%97.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201999.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,864 (11.9%) $13,815 (88.1%) $15,679
2020 $1,513 (15.1%) $8,521 (84.9%) $10,035
2021 $1,958 (10.9%) $16,082 (89.1%) $18,040
2022 $2,812 (13.6%) $17,910 (86.4%) $20,723

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Harrah Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1128th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 1168th of 1169 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harrah Elementary School)17.85.6
 12.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mount Adams School District)17.85.6
 12.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Harrah Elementary School)13.75.6
 8.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Mount Adams School District)13.75.6
 8.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Harrah Elementary School)11.97.1
 4.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Adams School District)11.97.1
 4.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Harrah Elementary School)11.95.7
 6.2%
   4th Grade Math (Mount Adams School District)11.95.7
 6.2%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Harrah Elementary School)13.74.4
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Adams School District)13.74.4
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Science (Harrah Elementary School)9.64.3
 5.3%
   5th Grade Science (Mount Adams School District)9.64.3
 5.3%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Harrah Elementary School)1310.8
 2.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Adams School District)1310.8
 2.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Harrah Elementary School)5.28.1
 2.9%
   6th Grade Math (Mount Adams School District)5.28.1
 2.9%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Harrah Elementary School)147
 7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Mount Adams School District)14.312.7
 1.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Harrah Elementary School)9.84.9
 4.9%
   All Grades Math (Mount Adams School District)9.23.6
 5.6%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Harrah Elementary School)9.64.3
 5.3%
   All Grades Science (Mount Adams School District)12.86.7
 6.1%
   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 Students539483
 10.4%
African American30
 100%
American Indian274225
 17.9%
Asian00
Hispanic200206
 3%
Pacific Islander00
White2822
 21.4%
Two or More Races3430
 11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.9%99%
 8.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Harrah Elementary School

Students at Harrah Elementary School are 47% American Indian, 43% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% White.

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

Middle : Mount Adams Middle School
High : White Swan High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 483 students attended Harrah Elementary School.

Harrah Elementary School ranks in the bottom 0.4% 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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