Captain Gray STEM Elementary

Summary:

Captain Gray STEM Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Pasco, Washington, serving 456 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with 96.49% of students identifying as Hispanic in the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite its STEM focus and relatively high per-student spending of $18,457, Captain Gray STEM Elementary consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Pasco School District, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (9.91%), Math (9.91%), and Science (15.19%) that are significantly lower than the district and state averages. The school's student population is also overwhelmingly from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 95.83% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Nearby schools in the Pasco School District, such as Virgie Robinson Elementary, Mark Twain Elementary, and Longfellow Elementary, generally outperform Captain Gray STEM Elementary, while Amistad Elementary School in the neighboring Kennewick School District has a similar demographic profile but slightly better academic performance.

The persistent underperformance of Captain Gray STEM Elementary, despite its STEM focus and resources, suggests that the school may be facing significant challenges in effectively serving its student population, which is predominantly from low socioeconomic backgrounds and Hispanic. Addressing these issues will likely require a multifaceted approach, including targeted interventions, resource allocation, and collaboration with other schools and districts to learn from their successful practices.


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Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 1102 N 10th Ave
       Pasco, WA  99301


(509) 547-2474

District: Pasco School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1168th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,457 Help


Students who attend Captain Gray STEM Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Stevens Middle School
High:    Pasco Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  456

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.5%
White:
2.9%
Two or more races:
0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.8% Help


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Compare Details Captain Gray STEM Elementary ranks worse than 100% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks last 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 2.13. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.5%), White (2.9%), two or more races (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Captain Gray STEM Elementary is 14.3, which is the 6th best among 16 elementary schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Captain Gray STEM Elementary is $18,457, which is the 5th highest among 16 elementary schools in the Pasco School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Captain Gray STEM Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Captain Gray STEM Elementary 1168th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Captain Gray STEM Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
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Hispanic students:


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 Captain Gray STEM Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Captain Gray STEM Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.88 1054th 1054 0.0%
2019 0.89 1129th 1130 0.1%
2022 1.74 1169th 1169 0.0%
2023 1.24 1169th 1169 0.0%
2024 2.13 1168th 1168 0.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Captain Gray STEM Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.13 324th 333 2.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Captain Gray STEM Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 1.68 979th 979 0.0%
2022 3.18 1019th 1019 0.0%
2023 1.91 1013th 1013 0.0%
2024 3.58 1023rd 1024 0.1%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Captain Gray STEM Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.67 59th 61 3.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Captain Gray STEM Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.14 1004th 1004 0.0%
2019 0.96 1067th 1068 0.1%
2024 2.01 1092nd 1093 0.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Captain Gray STEM Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.86 999th 999 0.0%
2019 1.27 1074th 1075 0.1%
2022 2.03 1113th 1113 0.0%
2024 2.00 1099th 1099 0.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Captain Gray STEM Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.39 537th 540 0.6%
2019 3.48 696th 697 0.1%
2022 5.43 694th 694 0.0%
2023 2.51 633rd 633 0.0%
2024 4.65 650th 651 0.2%
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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 Captain Gray STEM Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 32 4 0 536 0 0 8 0 580
2017 40 7 1 558 0 0 12 0 618
2018 44 9 1 533 0 0 4 0 591
2019 38 8 0 521 0 1 6 0 574
2020 19 6 0 550 0 2 3 0 580
2021 20 6 0 463 0 1 3 0 493
2022 22 3 0 448 1 1 3 0 478
2023 13 0 0 440 0 0 3 0 456

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 Captain Gray STEM Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 580 38.0 15.2 90
2017 618 37.6 16.4 90.6
2018 591 40.2 14.6 90.4
2019 574 41.8 13.7 90.4
2020 580 40.4 14.3 94.8
2021 493 33.6 14.6 92.1
2022 478 33.9 14.0 96.4
2023 456 31.8 14.3 95.8

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 Captain Gray STEM Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 580 38.0 15.2 90
2017 618 37.6 16.4 90.6
2018 591 40.2 14.6 90.4
2019 574 41.8 13.7 90.4
2020 580 40.4 14.3 94.8
2021 493 33.6 14.6 92.1
2022 478 33.9 14.0 96.4
2023 456 31.8 14.3 95.8

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
201797.4%0.0%1.3%1.3%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%97.4%100.0%100.0%
201897.1%0.0%0.0%1.5%0.0%97.1%97.1%100.0%100.0%100.0%97.1%
201994.0%0.0%0.0%4.8%1.2%96.4%95.2%98.8%95.2%97.6%95.2%
202197.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%97.6%97.6%100.0%100.0%97.6%98.8%98.8%98.8%97.6%
202294.1%1.5%0.0%4.4%0.0%97.1%97.1%95.6%95.6%97.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%
202395.6%0.0%1.5%2.9%0.0%98.5%98.5%98.5%95.6%98.5%97.1%97.1%97.1%98.5%
202498.2%0.0%0.0%1.8%0.0%98.2%100.0%100.0%98.2%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201894.3%0.0%0.0%3.5%1.2%97.7%94.3%97.7%97.7%98.9%94.3%
201996.9%0.0%0.0%3.1%0.0%97.9%99.0%99.0%97.9%100.0%99.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201997.4%0.0%0.2%0.2%99.8%99.8%99.7%99.7%99.8%99.8%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Captain Gray STEM Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $906 (6.4%) $13,338 (93.6%) $14,244
2020 $812 (8.0%) $9,308 (92.0%) $10,119
2021 $855 (5.5%) $14,820 (94.6%) $15,674
2022 $2,206 (12.0%) $16,251 (88.0%) $18,457

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Captain Gray STEM Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1129th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 1169th of 1169 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Captain Gray STEM Elementary)9.46.4
 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 (Captain Gray STEM Elementary)7.88.9
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pasco School District)37.830.6
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Captain Gray STEM Elementary)11.27.3
 3.9%
   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 (Captain Gray STEM Elementary)13.14.6
 8.5%
   4th Grade Math (Pasco School District)31.225.3
 5.9%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.947.2
 7.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Captain Gray STEM Elementary)17.39
 8.3%
   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 Science (Captain Gray STEM Elementary)12.46.3
 6%
   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 (Captain Gray STEM Elementary)12.17.6
 4.5%
   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 (Captain Gray STEM Elementary)9.54.2
 5.3%
   All Grades Math (Pasco School District)30.322.6
 7.7%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Captain Gray STEM Elementary)12.46.3
 6%
   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 Students574456
 20.6%
African American80
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic521440
 15.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White3813
 65.8%
Two or More Races63
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.4%95.8%
 5.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Captain Gray STEM Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 456 students attended Captain Gray STEM Elementary.

Captain Gray STEM Elementary ranks in the bottom 0.0% of Washington elementary schools.

Students at Captain Gray STEM Elementary are 96% Hispanic, 3% White.

Students who attend Captain Gray STEM Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Stevens Middle School
High : Pasco Senior High School


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