Frances Scott Elementary

Summary:

Frances Scott Elementary is a public elementary school in Spokane, Washington, serving 427 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Spokane School District, which is ranked 123 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Despite being part of the Spokane School District, Frances Scott Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Washington elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science are well below the district and state averages, and have been declining over the past few years. For example, in 2023-2024, only 33.79% of students were proficient in ELA, compared to 52.63% statewide. The school also has a higher percentage of minority students (48.24%) and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (84.54% free/reduced lunch) compared to the district and state averages.

The performance gap between Frances Scott Elementary and the district/state averages has been steadily increasing, suggesting that the school is not keeping pace with the improvements seen at the district and state levels. While some nearby schools in the Spokane School District, such as Hutton Elementary and Franklin Elementary, are performing significantly better than Frances Scott Elementary, others, like Logan Elementary and Stevens Elementary, are also struggling with low academic achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 3737 E 5Th Ave
       Spokane, WA  99202-5099


(509) 353-4538

District: Spokane School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1038th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,936 Help


Students who attend Frances Scott Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Chase Middle School
High:    Ferris High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  427

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.8%
Hispanic:
18.7%
Two or more races:
11.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.5% Help


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Compare Details Frances Scott Elementary ranks worse than 88.9% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 32nd among 36 ranked elementary schools in the Spokane School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.8%), Hispanic (18.7%), two or more races (11.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frances Scott Elementary is 11.4, which is the 10th best among 36 elementary schools in the Spokane School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frances Scott Elementary is $18,936, which is the 14th highest among 36 elementary schools in the Spokane School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Frances Scott Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Frances Scott Elementary 1038th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Frances Scott Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Spokane School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Spokane School District 123rd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Frances Scott Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Frances Scott Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 51.07 516th 1026 49.7%
2005 25.79 824th 1031 20.1%
2006 30.57 792nd 1051 24.6%
2007 41.38 665th 1069 37.8%
2008 38.74 693rd 1067 35.1%
2009 31.55 797th 1072 25.7%
2010 41.17 685th 1088 37.0%
2011 27.76 869th 1092 20.4%
2012 44.22 655th 1097 40.3%
2013 37.17 742nd 1106 32.9%
2015 20.14 903rd 1067 15.4%
2016 19.79 883rd 1053 16.1%
2017 18.11 900th 1056 14.8%
2018 18.14 897th 1054 14.9%
2019 14.00 1008th 1130 10.8%
2021 15.13 970th 1107 12.4%
2022 11.08 1086th 1169 7.1%
2023 16.02 1030th 1169 11.9%
2024 15.11 1038th 1168 11.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Frances Scott Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.29 198th 212 6.6%
2019 10.09 285th 303 5.9%
2021 35.10 78th 128 39.1%
2022 4.78 252nd 252 0.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Frances Scott Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.40 477th 637 25.1%
2021 19.47 150th 158 5.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Frances Scott Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.77 820th 979 16.2%
2021 30.40 633rd 854 25.9%
2022 20.02 898th 1019 11.9%
2023 30.62 759th 1013 25.1%
2024 23.83 853rd 1024 16.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Frances Scott Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.39 889th 1004 11.5%
2019 16.24 940th 1068 12.0%
2021 30.23 690th 1008 31.5%
2022 25.76 844th 1100 23.3%
2023 23.34 868th 1094 20.7%
2024 19.65 914th 1093 16.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Frances Scott Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.26 806th 999 19.3%
2019 16.40 935th 1075 13.0%
2021 12.77 942nd 1025 8.1%
2022 8.71 1070th 1113 3.9%
2023 14.40 990th 1099 9.9%
2024 12.23 1008th 1099 8.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Frances Scott Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.09 527th 540 2.4%
2021 30.51 354th 501 29.3%
2022 17.82 641st 694 7.6%
2023 38.97 396th 633 37.4%
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Rank History for White students at Frances Scott Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.61 743rd 833 10.8%
2019 12.63 955th 1027 7.0%
2021 7.85 921st 943 2.3%
2022 9.72 995th 1031 3.5%
2023 12.82 945th 1011 6.5%
2024 15.78 927th 1009 8.1%
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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 Frances Scott Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 394 34 21 13 25 n/a n/a 0 487
1989 399 48 7 8 33 n/a n/a 0 495
1990 430 32 11 8 31 n/a n/a 0 512
1991 417 28 10 11 25 n/a n/a 0 491
1992 427 42 10 20 30 n/a n/a 0 529
1993 436 45 9 21 35 n/a n/a 0 546
1994 400 41 13 19 36 n/a n/a 0 509
1995 411 36 16 28 19 n/a n/a 0 510
1996 411 36 16 28 19 n/a n/a 0 510
1997 406 29 23 35 29 n/a n/a 0 522
1998 393 28 21 28 45 n/a n/a 0 515
1999 396 42 22 28 33 n/a n/a 0 521
2000 431 45 24 32 23 n/a n/a 0 555
2001 402 39 24 33 26 n/a n/a 0 524
2002 384 31 21 34 19 n/a n/a 0 489
2003 384 31 21 34 19 n/a n/a 0 489
2004 367 41 18 33 29 n/a n/a 0 488
2005 333 54 24 34 20 n/a n/a 2 467
2006 345 56 17 37 22 n/a n/a 16 493
2007 330 46 16 41 15 n/a n/a 22 470
2008 340 41 22 41 17 n/a n/a 37 498
2009 323 43 30 45 15 n/a n/a 55 511
2010 405 38 36 49 16 n/a n/a 57 601
2011 365 28 27 22 19 7 21 0 489
2012 343 26 22 49 17 9 49 0 515
2013 320 28 29 51 10 7 55 0 500
2014 305 21 27 62 14 7 54 0 490
2015 269 12 30 81 15 1 62 0 470
2016 234 15 39 63 10 3 60 0 424
2017 277 21 39 54 9 3 64 0 467
2018 275 28 41 56 12 5 64 0 481
2019 278 25 32 55 7 7 82 0 486
2020 279 20 24 69 7 24 81 1 505
2021 239 22 20 70 6 24 68 0 449
2022 225 22 21 66 5 23 61 0 423
2023 221 18 27 80 3 28 50 0 427

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 Frances Scott Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 487 23.0 21.1 0
1989 495 22.0 22.5 n/a
1990 512 22.5 22.7 0
1991 491 23.5 20.8 n/a
1992 529 23.4 22.6 n/a
1993 546 24.4 22.4 n/a
1994 509 25.0 20.4 n/a
1995 510 22.5 22.7 n/a
1996 510 22.5 22.7 n/a
1997 522 23.5 22.2 n/a
1998 515 25.5 20.2 n/a
1999 521 26.4 19.7 n/a
2000 555 27.0 20.6 n/a
2001 524 26.0 20.2 n/a
2002 489 26.9 18.2 77.3
2003 489 26.9 18.2 77.3
2004 488 28.0 17.4 73.6
2005 467 27.5 17.0 71.2
2006 493 26.8 18.4 87.6
2007 470 28.9 16.3 81.5
2008 498 27.4 18.2 81.1
2009 511 27.4 18.6 89
2010 601 33.6 17.8 76.3
2011 489 28.5 17.1 80.8
2012 515 28.9 17.8 83.5
2013 500 30.8 16.2 83.6
2014 490 n/a n/a 83.7
2015 470 34.0 13.8 84.5
2016 424 31.0 13.6 87.5
2017 467 33.1 14.0 83.3
2018 481 35.5 13.5 83.2
2019 486 36.5 13.2 82.7
2020 505 35.2 14.3 83
2021 449 34.1 13.1 83.5
2022 423 37.0 11.4 87.7
2023 427 37.2 11.4 84.5

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 Frances Scott Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 487 23.0 21.1 0
1989 495 22.0 22.5 n/a
1990 512 22.5 22.7 0
1991 491 23.5 20.8 n/a
1992 529 23.4 22.6 n/a
1993 546 24.4 22.4 n/a
1994 509 25.0 20.4 n/a
1995 510 22.5 22.7 n/a
1996 510 22.5 22.7 n/a
1997 522 23.5 22.2 n/a
1998 515 25.5 20.2 n/a
1999 521 26.4 19.7 n/a
2000 555 27.0 20.6 n/a
2001 524 26.0 20.2 n/a
2002 489 26.9 18.2 77.3
2003 489 26.9 18.2 77.3
2004 488 28.0 17.4 73.6
2005 467 27.5 17.0 71.2
2006 493 26.8 18.4 87.6
2007 470 28.9 16.3 81.5
2008 498 27.4 18.2 81.1
2009 511 27.4 18.6 89
2010 601 33.6 17.8 76.3
2011 489 28.5 17.1 80.8
2012 515 28.9 17.8 83.5
2013 500 30.8 16.2 83.6
2014 490 n/a n/a 83.7
2015 470 34.0 13.8 84.5
2016 424 31.0 13.6 87.5
2017 467 33.1 14.0 83.3
2018 481 35.5 13.5 83.2
2019 486 36.5 13.2 82.7
2020 505 35.2 14.3 83
2021 449 34.1 13.1 83.5
2022 423 37.0 11.4 87.7
2023 427 37.2 11.4 84.5

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
201691.1%0.0%0.0%3.6%92.9%91.1%91.1%92.9%92.9%91.1%
201786.4%5.1%1.7%5.1%3.4%93.2%93.2%91.5%88.1%89.8%93.2%
201892.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%7.5%92.5%92.5%94.0%92.5%92.5%92.5%
201983.1%0.0%0.0%5.2%11.7%87.0%84.4%87.0%87.0%87.0%84.4%
202092.4%2.5%0.0%0.0%2.5%92.4%94.9%96.2%96.2%94.9%97.5%97.5%97.5%94.9%
202188.7%1.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%90.6%90.6%92.5%90.6%90.6%90.6%90.6%90.6%90.6%
202290.3%3.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%95.2%95.2%96.8%90.3%95.2%95.2%95.2%95.2%95.2%
202387.0%0.0%0.0%2.9%0.0%89.9%89.9%92.8%91.3%89.9%91.3%91.3%91.3%89.9%
202485.1%10.5%0.0%4.5%3.0%89.6%91.0%91.0%86.6%91.0%89.6%89.6%89.6%91.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201889.9%2.9%1.5%0.0%4.4%94.2%91.3%94.2%92.8%94.2%91.3%
201989.7%0.0%2.9%0.0%4.4%95.6%91.2%95.6%94.1%94.1%91.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201991.2%0.9%1.3%5.5%93.6%93.4%93.4%93.4%93.6%93.4%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,111 (7.2%) $14,395 (92.8%) $15,506
2020 $1,180 (10.8%) $9,787 (89.2%) $10,967
2021 $1,083 (6.3%) $16,069 (93.7%) $17,152
2022 $2,695 (14.2%) $16,242 (85.8%) $18,936

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Frances Scott Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1008th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 1030th of 1169 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Frances Scott Elementary)38.532.7
 5.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spokane School District)51.544.2
 7.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Frances Scott Elementary)43.134
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Spokane School District)54.747.7
 7%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Frances Scott Elementary)31.226.5
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Spokane School District)52.549.1
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Frances Scott Elementary)36.116.3
 19.7%
   4th Grade Math (Spokane School District)50.846.4
 4.5%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Frances Scott Elementary)37.336.4
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Spokane School District)56.950.4
 6.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Frances Scott Elementary)23.75.5
 18.3%
   5th Grade Math (Spokane School District)45.737.5
 8.2%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Frances Scott Elementary)4131.5
 9.5%
   5th Grade Science (Spokane School District)51.350.1
 1.2%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Frances Scott Elementary)36.534
 2.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Spokane School District)59.143.8
 15.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Frances Scott Elementary)22.226.9
 4.7%
   6th Grade Math (Spokane School District)47.833.4
 14.4%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Frances Scott Elementary)35.932.6
 3.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Spokane School District)57.449.6
 7.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Frances Scott Elementary)31.120.4
 10.7%
   All Grades Math (Spokane School District)46.637.6
 9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Frances Scott Elementary)4131.5
 9.5%
   All Grades Science (Spokane School District)51.944.7
 7.1%
   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 Students486427
 12.1%
African American2518
 28%
American Indian73
 57.1%
Asian3227
 15.6%
Hispanic5580
 45.5%
Pacific Islander728
 300%
White278221
 20.5%
Two or More Races8250
 39%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.7%84.5%
 1.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Frances Scott Elementary

Frances Scott Elementary ranks in the bottom 11.1% of Washington elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 427 students attended Frances Scott Elementary.

Students at Frances Scott Elementary are 52% White, 19% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 7% Pacific Islander, 6% Asian, 4% African American.

Students who attend Frances Scott Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chase Middle School
High : Ferris High 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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