Robert Frost Elementary

Summary:

Robert Frost Elementary is a public elementary school in Pasco, Washington, serving 502 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Pasco School District, which is ranked 214 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Robert Frost Elementary stands out for several key reasons. It has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (over 90%) compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse racial compositions. Academically, the school consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Washington elementary schools, with 0 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. Its proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science are well below the Pasco School District and state averages. The school struggles across various student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 10-30% for female students, male students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Interestingly, the nearby James McGee Elementary and Mark Twain Elementary have significantly higher academic performance and better student outcomes, despite serving similar student populations. Additionally, Robert Frost Elementary has a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $10,760 to $16,991 over the past few years, suggesting that funding is not the primary issue affecting the school's performance. The school's consistently low performance and lack of improvement over time indicate a need for a more comprehensive and sustained approach to school improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1915 North 22nd Avenue
       Pasco, WA  99301


(509) 543-6795

District: Pasco School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1159th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,991 Help


Students who attend Robert Frost Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Stevens Middle School
High:    Pasco Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  502

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
94.0%
White:
4.0%
Pacific Islander:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.8% Help


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Compare Details Robert Frost Elementary ranks worse than 99.2% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 12th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.7. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (94%), White (4%), Pacific Islander (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Robert Frost Elementary is 16.4. 10 elementary schools in the Pasco School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Robert Frost Elementary is $16,991. 12 elementary schools in the Pasco School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Robert Frost Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Robert Frost Elementary 1159th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Robert Frost Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pasco School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pasco School District 214th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Robert Frost Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Robert Frost Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 3.37 1014th 1026 1.2%
2005 1.85 1027th 1031 0.4%
2006 1.65 1048th 1051 0.3%
2007 3.38 1053rd 1069 1.5%
2008 2.61 1056th 1067 1.0%
2009 2.16 1066th 1072 0.6%
2010 12.79 1015th 1088 6.7%
2011 9.58 1045th 1092 4.3%
2012 12.67 1017th 1097 7.3%
2013 12.17 1042nd 1106 5.8%
2015 5.85 1040th 1067 2.5%
2016 7.52 1008th 1053 4.3%
2017 8.85 1003rd 1056 5.0%
2018 6.86 1022nd 1054 3.0%
2019 4.59 1111th 1130 1.7%
2021 12.06 1013th 1107 8.5%
2022 8.35 1121st 1169 4.1%
2023 4.81 1152nd 1169 1.5%
2024 3.70 1159th 1168 0.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Robert Frost Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.45 140th 333 58.0%
2019 18.49 231st 248 6.9%
2023 15.37 235th 254 7.5%
2024 10.14 314th 320 1.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Robert Frost Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.54 946th 979 3.4%
2021 25.82 683rd 854 20.0%
2022 16.71 944th 1019 7.4%
2023 8.96 984th 1013 2.9%
2024 6.84 1003rd 1024 2.1%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Robert Frost Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 61.94 10th 45 77.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Robert Frost Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.57 982nd 1004 2.2%
2019 4.02 1056th 1068 1.1%
2021 13.15 939th 1008 6.8%
2022 10.83 1038th 1100 5.6%
2023 4.77 1086th 1094 0.7%
2024 3.71 1087th 1093 0.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Robert Frost Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.80 945th 999 5.4%
2019 6.60 1044th 1075 2.9%
2021 10.06 972nd 1025 5.2%
2022 6.39 1093rd 1113 1.8%
2023 4.59 1091st 1099 0.7%
2024 3.99 1089th 1099 0.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Robert Frost Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.46 475th 540 12.0%
2019 17.21 635th 697 8.9%
2021 28.39 371st 501 25.9%
2022 21.86 602nd 694 13.3%
2023 10.32 612th 633 3.3%
2024 7.72 639th 651 1.8%
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Rank History for White students at Robert Frost Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 1.83 1026th 1027 0.1%
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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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Enrollment information for Robert Frost Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 206 48 17 126 5 n/a n/a 0 402
1989 208 55 14 122 5 n/a n/a 0 404
1990 193 51 10 168 2 n/a n/a 0 424
1991 172 35 3 116 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1992 167 32 7 151 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1993 184 37 12 165 5 n/a n/a 0 403
1994 179 27 15 153 6 n/a n/a 0 380
1995 164 21 6 189 2 n/a n/a 0 382
1996 164 21 6 189 2 n/a n/a 0 382
1997 142 19 2 204 2 n/a n/a 0 369
1998 124 14 6 199 4 n/a n/a 0 347
1999 110 15 8 233 4 n/a n/a 0 370
2000 103 14 7 285 6 n/a n/a 0 415
2001 119 14 5 357 6 n/a n/a 0 501
2002 136 8 2 375 5 n/a n/a 0 526
2003 136 8 2 375 5 n/a n/a 0 526
2004 147 6 2 389 3 n/a n/a 0 547
2005 133 9 2 405 4 n/a n/a 1 554
2006 118 9 2 381 2 n/a n/a 2 514
2007 105 9 2 438 3 n/a n/a 1 558
2008 117 6 1 439 3 n/a n/a 1 567
2009 111 4 2 434 0 n/a n/a 8 559
2010 112 6 0 428 0 n/a n/a 7 553
2011 269 5 2 272 1 0 0 0 549
2012 106 1 1 459 0 0 3 0 570
2013 101 4 2 444 0 1 2 0 554
2014 103 4 2 453 0 1 5 0 568
2015 97 4 1 484 0 0 9 0 595
2016 136 3 0 498 0 1 7 0 645
2017 144 0 0 488 0 1 9 0 642
2018 158 6 1 476 0 1 8 0 650
2019 165 4 2 470 0 2 7 0 650
2020 29 3 3 455 0 4 5 0 499
2021 30 6 1 513 0 4 4 0 558
2022 31 2 1 467 0 2 4 0 507
2023 20 2 1 472 0 4 3 0 502

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 Robert Frost Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 402 21.0 19.1 0
1989 404 22.0 18.3 n/a
1990 424 20.6 20.5 0
1991 326 19.5 16.7 n/a
1992 357 19.2 18.5 n/a
1993 403 20.3 19.9 n/a
1994 380 24.4 15.6 n/a
1995 382 24.6 15.5 n/a
1996 382 24.6 15.5 n/a
1997 369 23.1 16.0 n/a
1998 347 23.1 15.0 n/a
1999 370 24.0 15.4 n/a
2000 415 23.5 17.7 n/a
2001 501 28.5 17.6 n/a
2002 526 29.1 18.1 81.4
2003 526 29.1 18.1 81.4
2004 547 30.0 18.2 77.1
2005 554 30.0 18.5 80.8
2006 514 27.0 19.0 79.5
2007 558 29.5 18.9 78.1
2008 567 31.0 18.3 78.8
2009 559 31.0 18.0 83.8
2010 553 29.3 18.8 91.4
2011 549 30.8 17.8 94.2
2012 570 29.9 19.0 93.2
2013 554 31.6 17.5 76.9
2014 568 n/a n/a 94.9
2015 595 39.0 15.2 95.3
2016 645 30.0 21.5 86
2017 642 29.5 21.7 92.5
2018 650 35.0 18.5 93.4
2019 650 38.9 16.6 87.5
2020 499 31.1 16.0 93.4
2021 558 32.5 17.1 94.1
2022 507 33.1 15.2 96.4
2023 502 30.4 16.4 93.8

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 Robert Frost Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 402 21.0 19.1 0
1989 404 22.0 18.3 n/a
1990 424 20.6 20.5 0
1991 326 19.5 16.7 n/a
1992 357 19.2 18.5 n/a
1993 403 20.3 19.9 n/a
1994 380 24.4 15.6 n/a
1995 382 24.6 15.5 n/a
1996 382 24.6 15.5 n/a
1997 369 23.1 16.0 n/a
1998 347 23.1 15.0 n/a
1999 370 24.0 15.4 n/a
2000 415 23.5 17.7 n/a
2001 501 28.5 17.6 n/a
2002 526 29.1 18.1 81.4
2003 526 29.1 18.1 81.4
2004 547 30.0 18.2 77.1
2005 554 30.0 18.5 80.8
2006 514 27.0 19.0 79.5
2007 558 29.5 18.9 78.1
2008 567 31.0 18.3 78.8
2009 559 31.0 18.0 83.8
2010 553 29.3 18.8 91.4
2011 549 30.8 17.8 94.2
2012 570 29.9 19.0 93.2
2013 554 31.6 17.5 76.9
2014 568 n/a n/a 94.9
2015 595 39.0 15.2 95.3
2016 645 30.0 21.5 86
2017 642 29.5 21.7 92.5
2018 650 35.0 18.5 93.4
2019 650 38.9 16.6 87.5
2020 499 31.1 16.0 93.4
2021 558 32.5 17.1 94.1
2022 507 33.1 15.2 96.4
2023 502 30.4 16.4 93.8

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
201685.1%0.0%0.0%5.4%90.5%89.2%91.9%90.5%90.5%89.2%
201785.0%2.2%0.0%2.2%8.6%88.2%87.1%87.1%88.2%89.3%87.1%
201885.5%0.0%0.0%5.3%9.2%90.8%90.8%90.8%88.2%90.8%90.8%
201981.5%0.0%2.2%4.4%8.7%87.0%87.0%87.0%83.7%85.9%88.0%
202092.5%0.0%1.9%1.9%0.0%96.2%92.5%98.1%98.1%92.5%98.1%98.1%98.1%92.5%
202195.3%0.0%0.0%1.2%0.0%97.7%96.5%100.0%100.0%96.5%100.0%100.0%100.0%96.5%
202295.4%0.0%0.0%1.2%0.0%98.9%96.6%100.0%96.6%96.6%98.9%98.9%98.9%96.6%
202398.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.6%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202492.1%0.0%0.0%3.2%0.0%96.8%96.8%96.8%92.1%96.8%96.8%96.8%96.8%96.8%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201893.9%0.0%0.0%3.1%1.0%96.9%98.0%99.0%95.9%99.0%98.0%
201995.8%1.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%96.8%97.9%99.0%99.0%99.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
20190.0%0.5%0.5%5.4%93.9%93.9%93.9%93.7%93.7%93.9%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $910 (6.7%) $12,704 (93.3%) $13,615
2020 $1,029 (9.6%) $9,731 (90.4%) $10,760
2021 $1,146 (7.8%) $13,515 (92.2%) $14,662
2022 $2,470 (14.5%) $14,521 (85.5%) $16,991

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Robert Frost Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1111th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 1152nd of 1169 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Robert Frost Elementary)21.716.4
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pasco School District)32.226.5
 5.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Robert Frost Elementary)2924.7
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pasco School District)37.830.6
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Robert Frost Elementary)26.216.9
 9.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco School District)34.230
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Robert Frost Elementary)20.914.5
 6.5%
   4th Grade Math (Pasco School District)31.226.8
 4.4%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Robert Frost Elementary)31.818.4
 13.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco School District)41.135
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Robert Frost Elementary)13.58
 5.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pasco School District)29.520.2
 9.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Robert Frost Elementary)15.416.1
 0.7%
   5th Grade Science (Pasco School District)31.529.9
 1.6%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Robert Frost Elementary)26.617.3
 9.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pasco School District)40.332.9
 7.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Robert Frost Elementary)22.115.2
 6.9%
   All Grades Math (Pasco School District)30.322.6
 7.7%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Robert Frost Elementary)15.416.1
 0.7%
   All Grades Science (Pasco School District)32.830.5
 2.3%
   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 Students650502
 22.8%
African American42
 50%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic470472
 0.4%
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White16520
 87.9%
Two or More Races73
 57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.5%93.8%
 6.3%


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Robert Frost Elementary ranks in the bottom 0.8% of Washington elementary schools.

Students who attend Robert Frost Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Stevens Middle School
High : Pasco Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 502 students attended Robert Frost Elementary.

Students at Robert Frost Elementary are 94% Hispanic, 4% White.


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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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