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Salish Coast Elementary

Summary:

Salish Coast Elementary is a public elementary school in Port Townsend, Washington, serving 441 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Port Townsend School District, which is ranked 59 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Salish Coast Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (74.83%) compared to the state average, but also a significant population of Hispanic (11.11%) and students of two or more races (9.75%). The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math are generally on par with or slightly below the state and district averages, but its science proficiency rates are notably higher, with 79.1% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to 56.86% statewide. The school's performance for low socioeconomic status (SES) students is a strength, ranking 160 out of 1,013 Washington elementary schools, but its performance for special education students is a relative weakness, ranking 506 out of 566.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Hillcrest Elementary in Oak Harbor and Helen Haller Elementary in Sequim, Salish Coast Elementary's academic performance is generally on par or slightly below, but its science proficiency rates are significantly higher. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, but has generally improved in recent years, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger in the most recent school year.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1637 Grant St
       Port Townsend, WA  98368-7622

(360) 379-4535

District: Port Townsend School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
457th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,824 Help


Students who attend Salish Coast Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Blue Heron Middle School
High:    Port Townsend High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  459

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.8%
Hispanic:
12.2%
Two or more races:
11.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.4% Help


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Compare Details Salish Coast Elementary ranks better than 60.9% of elementary schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.15. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.8%), Hispanic (12.2%), two or more races (11.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Salish Coast Elementary is 13. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salish Coast Elementary is $19,824.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Salish Coast Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Salish Coast Elementary 457th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Salish Coast Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Port Townsend School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Port Townsend School District 59th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Salish Coast Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Salish Coast Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 18.79 958th 1088 11.9%
2012 48.12 607th 1097 44.7%
2013 32.77 809th 1106 26.9%
2019 48.82 597th 1130 47.2%
2021 58.35 431st 1107 61.1%
2022 49.83 565th 1169 51.7%
2023 60.05 437th 1169 62.6%
2024 59.15 457th 1168 60.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Salish Coast Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.57 506th 566 10.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Salish Coast Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.75 547th 979 44.1%
2021 54.43 321st 854 62.4%
2022 51.30 456th 1019 55.3%
2023 76.32 160th 1013 84.2%
2024 68.79 258th 1024 74.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Salish Coast Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.59 365th 1068 65.8%
2021 58.66 381st 1008 62.2%
2022 55.92 455th 1100 58.6%
2023 61.13 401st 1094 63.3%
2024 54.10 475th 1093 56.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Salish Coast Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.53 714th 1075 33.6%
2021 51.83 439th 1025 57.2%
2022 41.18 621st 1113 44.2%
2023 56.86 436th 1099 60.3%
2024 61.43 405th 1099 63.1%
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Rank History for White students at Salish Coast Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.56 649th 1027 36.8%
2021 51.65 439th 943 53.4%
2022 41.35 616th 1031 40.3%
2023 53.67 459th 1011 54.6%
2024 53.67 459th 1009 54.5%
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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.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Salish Coast Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 404 1 6 6 9 n/a n/a 0 426
1989 425 5 9 4 2 n/a n/a 0 445
1990 431 3 6 8 7 n/a n/a 0 455
1991 450 2 7 4 3 n/a n/a 0 466
1992 445 7 9 0 11 n/a n/a 0 472
1993 403 6 4 4 10 n/a n/a 0 427
1994 465 11 5 7 11 n/a n/a 0 499
1995 435 6 13 2 7 n/a n/a 0 463
1996 435 6 13 2 7 n/a n/a 0 463
1997 415 4 17 11 8 n/a n/a 0 455
1998 392 9 16 11 9 n/a n/a 0 437
1999 334 6 14 17 10 n/a n/a 0 381
2000 404 3 14 10 10 n/a n/a 0 441
2001 336 4 14 13 11 n/a n/a 0 378
2002 297 7 12 6 7 n/a n/a 0 329
2003 297 7 12 6 7 n/a n/a 0 329
2004 285 5 16 16 11 n/a n/a 0 333
2005 250 3 15 12 10 n/a n/a 2 292
2006 275 7 14 11 8 n/a n/a 2 317
2007 225 6 7 15 6 n/a n/a 3 262
2008 216 5 8 9 6 n/a n/a 10 254
2009 226 5 11 8 7 n/a n/a 24 281
2010 309 5 11 10 8 n/a n/a 27 370
2011 338 6 7 15 4 5 8 0 383
2012 348 4 6 26 5 1 13 0 403
2013 338 6 7 26 5 3 17 0 402
2014 304 4 7 26 11 2 20 0 374
2015 276 9 8 26 11 1 17 0 348
2016 294 3 8 26 6 3 24 0 364
2017 300 3 9 27 2 1 21 0 363
2018 286 6 7 28 4 0 10 0 341
2019 445 6 12 39 6 1 26 0 535
2020 419 6 10 46 8 0 28 0 517
2021 294 5 9 40 7 0 33 0 388
2022 322 8 9 34 3 0 30 0 406
2023 330 6 8 49 4 1 43 0 441
2024 334 6 6 56 3 1 53 0 459

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 Salish Coast Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 426 21.0 20.2 0
1989 445 20.0 22.2 n/a
1990 455 22.0 20.6 0
1991 466 22.5 20.7 n/a
1992 472 23.3 20.2 n/a
1993 427 24.5 17.4 n/a
1994 499 23.5 21.2 n/a
1995 463 25.0 18.5 n/a
1996 463 25.0 18.5 n/a
1997 455 25.0 18.2 n/a
1998 437 22.3 19.6 n/a
1999 381 22.3 17.1 n/a
2000 441 21.4 20.6 n/a
2001 378 19.5 19.4 n/a
2002 329 18.8 17.5 44.7
2003 329 18.8 17.5 44.7
2004 333 20.0 16.7 44.4
2005 292 20.0 14.6 45.5
2006 317 17.9 17.7 47.9
2007 262 17.8 14.7 49.4
2008 254 18.7 13.6 63.1
2009 281 18.7 15.0 58.8
2010 370 19.9 18.5 60.1
2011 383 21.9 17.4 46.7
2012 403 22.8 17.6 46.7
2013 402 21.7 18.5 47.8
2014 374 n/a n/a 46
2015 348 22.0 15.8 56.6
2016 364 24.0 15.1 52.7
2017 363 26.1 13.8 54.8
2018 341 25.1 13.5 52.2
2019 535 34.7 15.3 55.3
2020 517 35.5 14.5 50.7
2021 388 28.5 13.5 48.7
2022 406 31.7 12.7 42.9
2023 441 32.1 13.7 50.6
2024 459 35.1 13.0 53.4

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 Salish Coast Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 426 21.0 20.2 0
1989 445 20.0 22.2 n/a
1990 455 22.0 20.6 0
1991 466 22.5 20.7 n/a
1992 472 23.3 20.2 n/a
1993 427 24.5 17.4 n/a
1994 499 23.5 21.2 n/a
1995 463 25.0 18.5 n/a
1996 463 25.0 18.5 n/a
1997 455 25.0 18.2 n/a
1998 437 22.3 19.6 n/a
1999 381 22.3 17.1 n/a
2000 441 21.4 20.6 n/a
2001 378 19.5 19.4 n/a
2002 329 18.8 17.5 44.7
2003 329 18.8 17.5 44.7
2004 333 20.0 16.7 44.4
2005 292 20.0 14.6 45.5
2006 317 17.9 17.7 47.9
2007 262 17.8 14.7 49.4
2008 254 18.7 13.6 63.1
2009 281 18.7 15.0 58.8
2010 370 19.9 18.5 60.1
2011 383 21.9 17.4 46.7
2012 403 22.8 17.6 46.7
2013 402 21.7 18.5 47.8
2014 374 n/a n/a 46
2015 348 22.0 15.8 56.6
2016 364 24.0 15.1 52.7
2017 363 26.1 13.8 54.8
2018 341 25.1 13.5 52.2
2019 535 34.7 15.3 55.3
2020 517 35.5 14.5 50.7
2021 388 28.5 13.5 48.7
2022 406 31.7 12.7 42.9
2023 441 32.1 13.7 50.6
2024 459 35.1 13.0 53.4

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
201635.6%3.3%0.0%2.2%56.7%58.9%68.9%50.0%57.8%58.9%
201773.6%0.0%0.0%1.4%2.8%86.1%84.7%87.5%86.1%88.9%84.7%
201870.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%4.4%79.4%79.4%79.4%75.0%76.5%79.4%
201952.8%1.4%2.8%5.6%6.9%66.7%70.8%73.6%68.1%75.0%70.8%
202087.5%1.4%1.4%4.2%0.0%93.1%94.4%93.1%91.7%94.4%94.4%94.4%94.4%94.4%
202194.9%1.7%1.7%1.7%1.7%96.6%98.3%98.3%96.6%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%
202281.7%2.8%1.4%0.0%1.4%84.5%87.3%90.1%83.1%87.3%85.9%85.9%85.9%87.3%
202372.6%1.4%1.4%0.0%1.4%76.7%78.1%87.7%72.6%78.1%78.1%78.1%78.1%78.1%
202490.1%1.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%91.6%91.6%91.6%91.6%91.6%90.1%90.1%90.1%91.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201978.3%0.9%1.9%4.9%93.4%93.6%93.4%93.0%93.8%93.6%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $791 (5.8%) $12,812 (94.2%) $13,603
2020 $796 (7.0%) $10,495 (93.0%) $11,291
2021 $1,473 (7.8%) $17,399 (92.2%) $18,872
2022 $3,511 (17.7%) $16,314 (82.3%) $19,824

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Salish Coast Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 597th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 437th of 1169 Elementary schools
 15.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Salish Coast Elementary)52.253.7
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Port Townsend School District)52.154.9
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Salish Coast Elementary)56.761.2
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Port Townsend School District)55.960.6
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Salish Coast Elementary)65.866.7
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Port Townsend School District)63.461.8
 1.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Salish Coast Elementary)66.750
 16.7%
   4th Grade Math (Port Townsend School District)64.248.1
 16.2%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Salish Coast Elementary)49.452.3
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Port Townsend School District)48.451.4
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Salish Coast Elementary)39.336.4
 3%
   5th Grade Math (Port Townsend School District)38.533.8
 4.7%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Salish Coast Elementary)52.956.9
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Port Townsend School District)51.758.3
 6.6%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Salish Coast Elementary)55.457.7
 2.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Port Townsend School District)64.259.2
 5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Salish Coast Elementary)53.749.3
 4.4%
   All Grades Math (Port Townsend School District)47.338.6
 8.7%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Salish Coast Elementary)52.956.9
 4%
   All Grades Science (Port Townsend School District)59.566
 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 Students535441
 17.6%
African American66
American Indian64
 33.3%
Asian128
 33.3%
Hispanic3949
 25.6%
Pacific Islander11
White445330
 25.8%
Two or More Races2643
 65.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.3%50.6%
 4.8%

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Students who attend Salish Coast Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Blue Heron Middle School
High : Port Townsend High School

Students at Salish Coast Elementary are 73% White, 12% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

Salish Coast Elementary ranks 457th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 459 students attended Salish Coast Elementary.


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