Lutacaga Elementary

Summary:

Lutacaga Elementary is a public elementary school in Othello, Washington, serving 574 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Othello School District, which is ranked 228 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lutacaga Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Washington elementary schools, with a 0-star rating. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA), Math, and Science are significantly lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's ELA proficiency rate was 20.27%, compared to the state average of 52.63% and the district average of 30.42%. The school's Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds all perform significantly worse than their peers across the state, ranking in the bottom 20-30% of schools for these subgroups.

While the nearby Scootney Springs Elementary and Wahitis Elementary School perform significantly better than Lutacaga Elementary, these schools still struggle compared to the state averages, indicating that the broader Othello School District is facing challenges in providing high-quality education. Addressing the significant performance gaps and disparities between Lutacaga Elementary and its peers will be crucial in improving educational outcomes for the students of this struggling school.


Detail:

Public K-6

 795 S 7th Ave
       Othello, WA  99344-1463


(509) 488-9669

District: Othello School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1053rd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,251 Help


Students who attend Lutacaga Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    McFarland Middle School
High:    Othello High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  574

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
95.3%
White:
3.7%
Two or more races:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lutacaga Elementary ranks worse than 90.2% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Othello School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Lutacaga Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Othello School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95.3%), White (3.7%), two or more races (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lutacaga Elementary is 14.6, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Othello School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lutacaga Elementary is $16,251. 2 elementary schools in the Othello School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lutacaga Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lutacaga Elementary 1053rd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Lutacaga Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Othello School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Othello School District 228th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lutacaga Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lutacaga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 4.97 1004th 1026 2.1%
2005 2.17 1025th 1031 0.6%
2006 6.87 1020th 1051 2.9%
2007 3.90 1050th 1069 1.8%
2008 9.53 1013th 1067 5.1%
2009 6.57 1041st 1072 2.9%
2010 15.97 982nd 1088 9.7%
2011 20.24 946th 1092 13.4%
2012 22.76 929th 1097 15.3%
2013 13.04 1034th 1106 6.5%
2015 23.65 865th 1067 18.9%
2016 15.88 922nd 1053 12.4%
2017 8.32 1009th 1056 4.5%
2018 16.74 914th 1054 13.3%
2019 11.01 1050th 1130 7.1%
2021 11.18 1023rd 1107 7.6%
2022 11.78 1077th 1169 7.9%
2023 9.18 1114th 1169 4.7%
2024 14.11 1053rd 1168 9.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lutacaga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.68 235th 333 29.4%
2019 30.35 190th 248 23.4%
2022 22.54 198th 213 7.0%
2023 12.85 245th 254 3.5%
2024 20.87 270th 320 15.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lutacaga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.90 518th 637 18.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lutacaga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.09 749th 835 10.3%
2019 16.21 904th 979 7.7%
2021 15.56 803rd 854 6.0%
2022 19.87 901st 1019 11.6%
2023 13.47 955th 1013 5.7%
2024 22.01 884th 1024 13.7%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Migrant students at Lutacaga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.22 38th 61 37.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Lutacaga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.30 831st 1004 17.2%
2019 12.60 974th 1068 8.8%
2021 12.90 941st 1008 6.6%
2022 15.68 975th 1100 11.4%
2023 12.93 1009th 1094 7.8%
2024 15.07 970th 1093 11.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Lutacaga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.10 910th 999 8.9%
2019 10.82 1009th 1075 6.1%
2021 10.03 973rd 1025 5.1%
2022 9.90 1057th 1113 5.0%
2023 5.45 1081st 1099 1.6%
2024 12.93 999th 1099 9.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lutacaga Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.87 570th 697 18.2%
2021 23.70 416th 501 17.0%
2022 25.94 556th 694 19.9%
2023 18.07 572nd 633 9.6%
2024 25.97 511th 651 21.5%
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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.

Lutacaga Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Lutacaga Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 292 4 5 265 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1989 234 3 5 275 1 n/a n/a 0 518
1990 237 2 7 305 1 n/a n/a 0 552
1991 239 1 6 324 0 n/a n/a 0 570
1992 230 2 3 347 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1993 196 1 5 387 1 n/a n/a 0 590
1994 190 1 3 367 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1995 170 1 3 438 1 n/a n/a 0 613
1996 170 1 3 438 1 n/a n/a 0 613
1997 164 1 3 441 1 n/a n/a 0 610
1998 143 0 2 439 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1999 138 0 3 476 0 n/a n/a 0 617
2000 130 2 2 503 0 n/a n/a 0 637
2001 125 4 2 476 0 n/a n/a 0 607
2002 108 1 4 479 1 n/a n/a 0 593
2003 108 1 4 479 1 n/a n/a 0 593
2004 104 1 4 506 2 n/a n/a 0 617
2005 95 0 4 529 1 n/a n/a 0 629
2006 87 0 2 534 3 n/a n/a 0 626
2007 87 1 1 520 1 n/a n/a 0 610
2008 85 1 4 556 0 n/a n/a 0 646
2009 84 1 1 609 0 n/a n/a 0 695
2010 66 2 1 542 0 n/a n/a 0 611
2011 53 1 0 579 0 0 3 0 636
2012 50 1 0 596 0 0 1 0 648
2013 30 0 0 490 0 0 1 0 521
2014 29 1 1 506 0 0 2 0 539
2015 34 1 1 516 0 0 1 0 553
2016 28 1 1 534 0 0 2 0 566
2017 31 1 1 555 0 0 2 0 590
2018 24 1 2 550 0 0 2 0 579
2019 26 1 2 614 0 1 1 0 645
2020 21 1 2 616 0 1 2 0 643
2021 17 0 1 589 0 1 3 0 611
2022 17 0 0 573 0 1 3 0 594
2023 21 0 0 547 0 1 5 0 574

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Lutacaga Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 566 25.0 22.6 0
1989 518 26.0 19.9 n/a
1990 552 27.3 20.2 0
1991 570 25.0 22.8 n/a
1992 582 27.0 21.5 n/a
1993 590 29.0 20.3 n/a
1994 561 29.0 19.3 n/a
1995 613 32.2 19.0 n/a
1996 613 32.2 19.0 n/a
1997 610 26.4 23.1 n/a
1998 584 27.5 21.2 n/a
1999 617 32.5 19.0 n/a
2000 637 33.5 19.0 n/a
2001 607 33.5 18.1 n/a
2002 593 32.5 18.2 76.7
2003 593 32.5 18.2 76.7
2004 617 36.0 17.1 82.3
2005 629 35.5 17.7 77.1
2006 626 38.1 16.4 78.9
2007 610 35.6 17.1 77
2008 646 37.1 17.4 81.3
2009 695 39.1 17.8 80.4
2010 611 32.5 18.8 84.8
2011 636 34.0 18.7 82.7
2012 648 33.0 19.6 83.2
2013 521 28.0 18.6 83.3
2014 539 n/a n/a 82.7
2015 553 35.0 15.8 81.7
2016 566 30.0 18.8 81.1
2017 590 28.9 20.3 81.9
2018 579 31.3 18.4 80.7
2019 645 34.8 18.5 81.2
2020 643 38.8 16.5 83.8
2021 611 38.8 15.7 77.7
2022 594 38.2 15.5 83
2023 574 39.2 14.6 82.9

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 Lutacaga Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 566 25.0 22.6 0
1989 518 26.0 19.9 n/a
1990 552 27.3 20.2 0
1991 570 25.0 22.8 n/a
1992 582 27.0 21.5 n/a
1993 590 29.0 20.3 n/a
1994 561 29.0 19.3 n/a
1995 613 32.2 19.0 n/a
1996 613 32.2 19.0 n/a
1997 610 26.4 23.1 n/a
1998 584 27.5 21.2 n/a
1999 617 32.5 19.0 n/a
2000 637 33.5 19.0 n/a
2001 607 33.5 18.1 n/a
2002 593 32.5 18.2 76.7
2003 593 32.5 18.2 76.7
2004 617 36.0 17.1 82.3
2005 629 35.5 17.7 77.1
2006 626 38.1 16.4 78.9
2007 610 35.6 17.1 77
2008 646 37.1 17.4 81.3
2009 695 39.1 17.8 80.4
2010 611 32.5 18.8 84.8
2011 636 34.0 18.7 82.7
2012 648 33.0 19.6 83.2
2013 521 28.0 18.6 83.3
2014 539 n/a n/a 82.7
2015 553 35.0 15.8 81.7
2016 566 30.0 18.8 81.1
2017 590 28.9 20.3 81.9
2018 579 31.3 18.4 80.7
2019 645 34.8 18.5 81.2
2020 643 38.8 16.5 83.8
2021 611 38.8 15.7 77.7
2022 594 38.2 15.5 83
2023 574 39.2 14.6 82.9

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
201695.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%97.9%99.0%100.0%99.0%97.9%99.0%
201793.7%0.0%0.0%1.1%0.0%95.8%95.8%97.9%95.8%95.8%95.8%
201895.9%0.0%0.0%1.0%0.0%96.9%95.9%99.0%98.0%98.0%95.9%
201992.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%2.1%96.9%97.9%95.9%95.9%94.9%97.9%
202098.9%0.0%1.1%0.0%0.0%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%
202197.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%97.3%97.3%100.0%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%
202297.4%0.0%1.3%0.0%1.3%97.4%97.4%98.7%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%
2023100.0%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%
202489.3%4.8%1.2%2.4%1.2%91.7%94.1%95.2%94.1%94.1%92.9%92.9%92.9%94.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Lutacaga Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201990.6%0.0%0.0%1.2%0.0%100.0%91.8%98.8%100.0%100.0%91.8%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Lutacaga Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201997.2%0.0%0.0%0.5%99.7%99.8%99.5%99.7%99.7%99.8%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $980 (7.3%) $12,425 (92.7%) $13,406
2020 $489 (4.5%) $10,492 (95.6%) $10,980
2021 $773 (5.1%) $14,520 (94.9%) $15,293
2022 $1,528 (9.4%) $14,722 (90.6%) $16,251

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lutacaga Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1050th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 1114th of 1169 Elementary schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lutacaga Elementary)18.214.5
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Othello School District)26.225.8
 0.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Lutacaga Elementary)43.219.7
 23.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Othello School District)40.431.1
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lutacaga Elementary)26.316.1
 10.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Othello School District)32.824.7
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Lutacaga Elementary)4020.7
 19.3%
   4th Grade Math (Othello School District)44.834
 10.8%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lutacaga Elementary)27.427.5
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Othello School District)37.236.6
 0.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Lutacaga Elementary)35.831.3
 4.5%
   5th Grade Math (Othello School District)38.133.9
 4.2%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Lutacaga Elementary)2021.3
 1.3%
   5th Grade Science (Othello School District)25.425.5
 0%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lutacaga Elementary)30.521.4
 9.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Othello School District)35.337.2
 1.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Lutacaga Elementary)24.413.5
 10.9%
   6th Grade Math (Othello School District)30.529.8
 0.7%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lutacaga Elementary)25.519.9
 5.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Othello School District)34.931.6
 3.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Lutacaga Elementary)35.921.1
 14.8%
   All Grades Math (Othello School District)33.424.6
 8.7%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Lutacaga Elementary)2021.3
 1.3%
   All Grades Science (Othello School District)24.321.4
 2.9%
   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 Students645574
 11%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic614547
 10.9%
Pacific Islander11
White2621
 19.2%
Two or More Races15
 400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.2%82.9%
 1.7%


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Students who attend Lutacaga Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : McFarland Middle School
High : Othello High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 574 students attended Lutacaga Elementary.

Students at Lutacaga Elementary are 95% Hispanic, 4% White.

Lutacaga Elementary ranks in the bottom 9.8% 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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