Ocosta Elementary School

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Ocosta Elementary School is a public elementary school in Westport, Washington, serving 325 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Ocosta School District, which is ranked 202 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ocosta Elementary School faces significant challenges, with a student population that is predominantly White (62.15%) and Hispanic (23.38%), and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (66.77% to 77.01% over the past 3 years). The school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Washington elementary schools, with only 28.72% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 27.6% proficient or better in Math for the 2023-2024 school year. However, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds performing better than their peers.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Cosmopolis Elementary School, Ocosta Elementary School generally performs worse on state assessments and has a lower overall ranking. The school's remote location, high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, and fluctuations in per-student spending may all contribute to the challenges it faces in improving student outcomes. Despite these difficulties, the school's performance for its Hispanic and low socioeconomic status students suggests that there may be opportunities to learn from these subgroups and implement strategies that can benefit the entire student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 2580 S Montesano St
       Westport, WA  98595-9746


(360) 268-9125

District: Ocosta School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1008th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,917 Help


Students who attend Ocosta Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Ocosta Junior - Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  325

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.2%
Hispanic:
23.4%
Two or more races:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.8% Help


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Compare Details Ocosta Elementary School ranks worse than 86.3% of elementary schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.31. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.2%), Hispanic (23.4%), two or more races (8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ocosta Elementary School is 16.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ocosta Elementary School is $18,917.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ocosta Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ocosta Elementary School 1008th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Ocosta Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Ocosta School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ocosta School District 202nd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ocosta Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ocosta Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 12.18 943rd 1026 8.1%
2005 58.27 434th 1031 57.9%
2006 37.44 717th 1051 31.8%
2007 31.81 782nd 1069 26.8%
2008 39.43 686th 1067 35.7%
2009 40.82 686th 1072 36.0%
2010 51.33 537th 1088 50.6%
2011 44.33 631st 1092 42.2%
2012 51.36 571st 1097 47.9%
2013 33.50 798th 1106 27.8%
2015 34.28 740th 1067 30.6%
2016 45.29 596th 1053 43.4%
2017 48.10 558th 1056 47.2%
2018 35.35 689th 1054 34.6%
2019 34.54 776th 1130 31.3%
2021 35.42 682nd 1107 38.4%
2022 36.20 737th 1169 37.0%
2023 25.46 904th 1169 22.7%
2024 17.31 1008th 1168 13.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ocosta Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.19 409th 979 58.2%
2021 56.25 300th 854 64.9%
2022 57.28 368th 1019 63.9%
2023 32.61 733rd 1013 27.6%
2024 28.04 787th 1024 23.1%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Ocosta Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.69 7th 13 46.2%
2022 37.03 9th 14 35.7%
2023 28.15 4th 5 20.0%
2024 28.92 7th 8 12.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Ocosta Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.81 533rd 1004 46.9%
2019 38.64 699th 1068 34.6%
2021 29.96 698th 1008 30.8%
2022 31.67 769th 1100 30.1%
2023 19.29 916th 1094 16.3%
2024 13.20 996th 1093 8.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Ocosta Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.19 755th 999 24.4%
2019 31.50 768th 1075 28.6%
2021 39.51 582nd 1025 43.2%
2022 38.93 654th 1113 41.2%
2023 31.22 769th 1099 30.0%
2024 22.36 890th 1099 19.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ocosta Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.08 383rd 697 45.1%
2022 47.63 318th 694 54.2%
2023 28.11 486th 633 23.2%
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Rank History for White students at Ocosta Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.21 651st 833 21.8%
2019 24.71 841st 1027 18.1%
2021 34.47 638th 943 32.3%
2022 32.67 736th 1031 28.6%
2023 20.59 864th 1011 14.5%
2024 12.25 951st 1009 5.7%
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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 Ocosta Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 415 2 7 7 14 n/a n/a 0 445
1989 435 3 4 8 18 n/a n/a 0 468
1990 446 0 2 10 24 n/a n/a 0 482
1991 476 3 2 11 17 n/a n/a 0 509
1992 525 5 3 11 22 n/a n/a 0 566
1993 518 3 3 7 25 n/a n/a 0 556
1994 556 2 4 4 31 n/a n/a 0 597
1995 500 2 6 7 38 n/a n/a 0 553
1996 500 2 6 7 38 n/a n/a 0 553
1997 455 2 4 8 35 n/a n/a 0 504
1998 413 5 6 11 47 n/a n/a 0 482
1999 391 5 9 15 40 n/a n/a 0 460
2000 367 1 10 20 35 n/a n/a 0 433
2001 354 2 10 19 34 n/a n/a 0 419
2002 314 3 10 20 34 n/a n/a 0 381
2003 314 3 10 20 34 n/a n/a 0 381
2004 292 3 5 32 39 n/a n/a 0 371
2005 309 8 6 34 29 n/a n/a 2 388
2006 283 5 6 32 34 n/a n/a 2 362
2007 282 4 7 28 36 n/a n/a 6 363
2008 275 9 11 37 45 n/a n/a 0 377
2009 267 11 11 39 48 n/a n/a 0 376
2010 269 15 9 48 54 n/a n/a 0 395
2011 257 9 6 61 29 0 22 0 384
2012 239 1 3 72 21 0 43 0 379
2013 239 1 2 73 20 0 46 0 381
2014 202 1 2 87 13 0 41 0 346
2015 198 3 2 86 10 0 29 0 328
2016 193 1 2 73 10 0 27 0 306
2017 216 2 2 75 8 0 23 0 326
2018 196 2 2 66 7 0 25 0 298
2019 220 4 0 73 8 0 39 0 344
2020 238 0 0 85 7 1 27 0 358
2021 220 0 0 77 8 1 29 0 335
2022 196 2 1 70 13 2 21 1 306
2023 202 2 4 76 11 3 26 1 325

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 Ocosta Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 445 20.0 22.2 0
1989 468 21.0 22.2 n/a
1990 482 23.6 20.4 0
1991 509 25.6 19.8 n/a
1992 566 27.2 20.8 n/a
1993 556 28.6 19.4 n/a
1994 597 26.5 22.5 n/a
1995 553 26.7 20.7 n/a
1996 553 26.7 20.7 n/a
1997 504 25.3 19.9 n/a
1998 482 23.3 20.7 n/a
1999 460 21.3 21.6 n/a
2000 433 23.0 18.8 n/a
2001 419 22.2 18.9 n/a
2002 381 21.1 18.1 58.3
2003 381 21.1 18.1 58.3
2004 371 19.0 19.5 55.8
2005 388 19.1 20.3 64.2
2006 362 20.6 17.6 62.5
2007 363 21.1 17.2 66.1
2008 377 21.7 17.4 69.8
2009 376 21.7 17.3 69.4
2010 395 24.8 15.9 74.2
2011 384 25.7 14.9 73.4
2012 379 23.1 16.3 73.4
2013 381 22.9 16.6 74.3
2014 346 n/a n/a 73.7
2015 328 27.0 12.1 69.5
2016 306 22.0 13.9 82.4
2017 326 23.1 14.0 76.1
2018 298 22.9 12.9 77.5
2019 344 20.9 16.4 71.5
2020 358 24.0 14.9 80.4
2021 335 22.4 14.9 77
2022 306 21.1 14.4 67.3
2023 325 19.6 16.5 66.8

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 Ocosta Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 445 20.0 22.2 0
1989 468 21.0 22.2 n/a
1990 482 23.6 20.4 0
1991 509 25.6 19.8 n/a
1992 566 27.2 20.8 n/a
1993 556 28.6 19.4 n/a
1994 597 26.5 22.5 n/a
1995 553 26.7 20.7 n/a
1996 553 26.7 20.7 n/a
1997 504 25.3 19.9 n/a
1998 482 23.3 20.7 n/a
1999 460 21.3 21.6 n/a
2000 433 23.0 18.8 n/a
2001 419 22.2 18.9 n/a
2002 381 21.1 18.1 58.3
2003 381 21.1 18.1 58.3
2004 371 19.0 19.5 55.8
2005 388 19.1 20.3 64.2
2006 362 20.6 17.6 62.5
2007 363 21.1 17.2 66.1
2008 377 21.7 17.4 69.8
2009 376 21.7 17.3 69.4
2010 395 24.8 15.9 74.2
2011 384 25.7 14.9 73.4
2012 379 23.1 16.3 73.4
2013 381 22.9 16.6 74.3
2014 346 n/a n/a 73.7
2015 328 27.0 12.1 69.5
2016 306 22.0 13.9 82.4
2017 326 23.1 14.0 76.1
2018 298 22.9 12.9 77.5
2019 344 20.9 16.4 71.5
2020 358 24.0 14.9 80.4
2021 335 22.4 14.9 77
2022 306 21.1 14.4 67.3
2023 325 19.6 16.5 66.8

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
201680.0%0.0%2.9%2.9%80.0%82.9%94.3%82.9%85.7%82.9%
201770.2%0.0%0.0%1.8%3.5%77.2%77.2%87.7%77.2%79.0%77.2%
201885.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%2.9%91.2%91.2%94.1%85.3%91.2%91.2%
201968.6%0.0%0.0%2.0%5.9%72.6%70.6%88.2%68.6%68.6%70.6%
202387.8%0.0%2.4%2.4%2.4%92.7%92.7%90.2%97.6%92.7%97.6%97.6%97.6%92.7%
202478.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%81.3%84.4%84.4%81.3%84.4%90.6%90.6%90.6%84.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Ocosta Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201853.2%0.0%2.1%0.0%0.0%100.0%53.2%100.0%97.9%100.0%53.2%
201963.6%0.0%0.0%1.8%1.8%96.4%69.1%96.4%98.2%98.2%69.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Ocosta Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201983.9%0.6%1.2%2.9%96.5%96.8%97.1%96.8%97.1%96.8%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,060 (14.9%) $11,754 (85.1%) $13,814
2020 n/a $6,516 (100.0%) $6,516
2021 $2,142 (12.8%) $14,648 (87.2%) $16,790
2022 $3,084 (16.3%) $15,833 (83.7%) $18,917

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ocosta Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 776th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 904th of 1169 Elementary schools
 8.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ocosta Elementary School)55.322.2
 33.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ocosta School District)55.322.2
 33.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Ocosta Elementary School)59.626.7
 32.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Ocosta School District)59.626.7
 32.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ocosta Elementary School)5032.7
 17.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ocosta School District)5032.7
 17.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Ocosta Elementary School)54.430.6
 23.7%
   4th Grade Math (Ocosta School District)54.430.6
 23.7%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ocosta Elementary School)39.632.4
 7.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ocosta School District)39.632.4
 7.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Ocosta Elementary School)27.128.6
 1.5%
   5th Grade Math (Ocosta School District)27.128.6
 1.5%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Ocosta Elementary School)33.348.6
 15.2%
   5th Grade Science (Ocosta School District)33.348.6
 15.2%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ocosta Elementary School)53.550
 3.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ocosta School District)53.551.2
 2.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Ocosta Elementary School)41.429.3
 12.1%
   6th Grade Math (Ocosta School District)41.431
 10.4%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ocosta Elementary School)49.833.9
 15.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Ocosta School District)49.138.3
 10.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Ocosta Elementary School)45.228.8
 16.4%
   All Grades Math (Ocosta School District)38.826.7
 12.1%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Ocosta Elementary School)33.348.6
 15.2%
   All Grades Science (Ocosta School District)40.847.3
 6.5%
   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 Students344325
 5.5%
African American42
 50%
American Indian811
 37.5%
Asian04
Hispanic7376
 4.1%
Pacific Islander03
White220202
 8.2%
Two or More Races3926
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.5%66.8%
 4.7%


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Ocosta Elementary School ranks in the bottom 13.7% of Washington elementary schools.

Students at Ocosta Elementary School are 62% White, 23% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 1% Asian.

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

High : Ocosta Junior - Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 325 students attended Ocosta 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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