Is Saltars Point Elementary a good school?

Saltars Point Elementary ranks 502 nd of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Saltars Point Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 482 students attended Saltars Point Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Saltars Point Elementary?

Students at Saltars Point Elementary are 47% White, 20% Hispanic, 16% Two or more races, 9% African American, 6% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Saltars Point Elementary attend?

Students who attend Saltars Point Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Pioneer Middle High : Steilacoom High

Saltars Point Elementary

Summary:

Saltars Point Elementary is a public elementary school located in Steilacoom, Washington, serving grades 4-5 with a total enrollment of 482 students. The school is part of the Steilacoom Historical School District.

Saltars Point Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with 46.68% White, 20.12% Hispanic, 8.51% African American, 6.43% Asian, and 16.39% two or more races. The school's academic performance, as measured by SBAC/WCAS assessments, is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages. Interestingly, the school performs relatively well for African American students, ranking 23rd out of 71 Washington elementary schools in 2023-2024. However, it ranks lower for other subgroups, such as special education students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has increased from 24% in 2020-2021 to 35.06% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to nearby schools, Saltars Point Elementary generally performs on par or slightly below the academic performance of Cherrydale Elementary, which is also in the Steilacoom Historical School District. However, Saltars Point Elementary outperforms many of the Clover Park School District schools, such as Tillicum Elementary, Idlewild Elementary, and Custer Elementary, which have lower proficiency rates and lower overall rankings. The school's fluctuating ranking and the increasing percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch indicate the need for a continued focus on improving academic outcomes and addressing the evolving needs of the student population.

Detail:

Public 4-5

908 3rd Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388

(253) 983-2600

District: Steilacoom Hist. School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
502^nd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,808

Students who attend Saltars Point Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Pioneer Middle
High:	Steilacoom High

Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Number of students: 482

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.7%

Hispanic:

20.1%

Two or more races:

16.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.1%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.41. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Saltars Point Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.7%), Hispanic (20.1%), two or more races (16.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Saltars Point Elementary is 17.8, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Steilacoom Hist. School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Saltars Point Elementary is $15,808, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Steilacoom Hist. School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Saltars Point Elementary 502^nd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Saltars Point Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Saltars Point Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Saltars Point Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2004	38.88	654^th	1026	36.3%
2005	61.43	392^nd	1031	62.0%
2006	70.34	268^th	1051	74.5%
2007	56.49	471^st	1069	55.9%
2008	65.56	355^th	1067	66.7%
2009	71.14	263^rd	1072	75.5%
2010	59.30	425^th	1088	60.9%
2011	62.72	401^st	1092	63.3%
2012	68.91	324^th	1097	70.5%
2013	67.88	335^th	1106	69.7%
2015	67.93	309^th	1067	71.0%
2019	60.18	449^th	1130	60.3%
2021	63.98	367^th	1107	66.8%
2022	50.37	553^rd	1169	52.7%
2023	46.72	596^th	1169	49.0%
2024	54.41	502^nd	1168	57.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Saltars Point Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	43.43	127^th	212	40.1%
2019	46.12	178^th	303	41.3%
2021	58.21	50^th	128	60.9%
2022	39.27	159^th	252	36.9%
2023	36.14	128^th	194	34.0%
2024	47.08	101^st	188	46.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Saltars Point Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	62.81	91^st	320	71.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Saltars Point Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	52.25	248^th	637	61.1%
2019	33.99	372^nd	566	34.3%
2021	24.48	141^st	158	10.8%
2022	23.93	403^rd	478	15.7%
2023	18.12	279^th	308	9.4%
2024	16.01	315^th	339	7.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Saltars Point Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	61.93	323^rd	979	67.0%
2021	57.06	291^st	854	65.9%
2022	36.28	679^th	1019	33.4%
2023	37.53	653^rd	1013	35.5%
2024	37.03	678^th	1024	33.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Saltars Point Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	65.11	369^th	1068	65.4%
2021	65.49	310^th	1008	69.2%
2022	54.93	465^th	1100	57.7%
2023	55.24	460^th	1094	58.0%
2024	61.97	374^th	1093	65.8%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Saltars Point Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	64.00	14^th	50	72.0%
2021	75.11	4^th	32	87.5%
2022	50.80	24^th	50	52.0%
2023	55.95	18^th	48	62.5%
2024	67.28	11^th	39	71.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Saltars Point Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	55.79	473^rd	1075	56.0%
2021	59.14	376^th	1025	63.3%
2022	45.17	572^nd	1113	48.6%
2023	38.22	669^th	1099	39.1%
2024	47.60	553^rd	1099	49.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Saltars Point Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	31.10	124^th	169	26.6%
2019	52.09	103^rd	201	48.8%
2021	59.85	61^st	131	53.4%
2022	58.99	91^st	187	51.3%
2023	31.40	119^th	170	30.0%
2024	39.26	98^th	163	39.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Saltars Point Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	50.87	42^nd	107	60.7%
2019	69.43	23^rd	110	79.1%
2021	66.95	10^th	47	78.7%
2022	45.41	51^st	108	52.8%
2023	52.51	28^th	66	57.6%
2024	59.56	23^rd	71	67.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Saltars Point Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	76.49	111^th	697	84.1%
2021	78.23	54^th	501	89.2%
2022	69.55	130^th	694	81.3%
2023	41.35	379^th	633	40.1%
2024	60.69	243^rd	651	62.7%

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Rank History for White students at Saltars Point Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	51.68	419^th	833	49.7%
2019	55.25	468^th	1027	54.4%
2021	59.05	357^th	943	62.1%
2022	44.03	576^th	1031	44.1%
2023	48.93	508^th	1011	49.8%
2024	49.80	506^th	1009	49.9%

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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.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Monday, March 28, 2011

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Enrollment information for Saltars Point Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	221	54	38	8	4	n/a	n/a	0	325
1989	228	73	30	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	346
1990	216	66	36	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	333
1991	212	54	39	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	326
1992	237	67	49	20	5	n/a	n/a	0	378
1993	230	62	45	22	6	n/a	n/a	0	365
1994	339	64	46	26	8	n/a	n/a	0	483
1995	251	36	40	21	5	n/a	n/a	0	353
1996	251	36	40	21	5	n/a	n/a	0	353
1997	250	60	41	29	2	n/a	n/a	0	382
1998	258	68	53	23	2	n/a	n/a	0	404
1999	248	59	39	26	3	n/a	n/a	0	375
2000	251	69	35	22	5	n/a	n/a	0	382
2001	264	63	43	28	3	n/a	n/a	0	401
2002	215	68	46	29	6	n/a	n/a	0	364
2003	215	68	46	29	6	n/a	n/a	0	364
2004	230	57	47	27	4	n/a	n/a	0	365
2005	248	53	51	19	4	n/a	n/a	0	375
2006	289	55	47	28	4	n/a	n/a	17	440
2007	193	36	36	14	2	n/a	n/a	8	289
2008	143	21	35	12	2	n/a	n/a	13	226
2009	245	46	55	36	5	n/a	n/a	43	430
2010	254	63	73	41	1	n/a	n/a	7	439
2011	266	40	43	48	3	13	17	0	430
2012	281	21	32	54	1	10	29	0	428
2013	273	31	46	69	3	17	59	0	498
2014	255	38	44	63	3	16	67	0	486
2015	235	29	34	66	4	13	52	0	433
2016	234	28	21	59	3	6	50	0	401
2017	225	36	30	65	0	5	68	0	429
2018	235	40	36	75	3	5	86	0	480
2019	224	32	35	96	4	2	93	0	486
2020	208	32	35	99	1	3	93	0	471
2021	216	32	30	87	2	2	81	0	450
2022	199	44	25	96	3	4	76	1	448
2023	225	41	31	97	1	8	79	0	482

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 Saltars Point Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	325	14.0	23.2	0
1989	346	15.0	23.0	n/a
1990	333	16.2	20.5	0
1991	326	17.5	18.6	n/a
1992	378	18.3	20.6	n/a
1993	365	19.1	19.1	n/a
1994	483	19.2	25.2	n/a
1995	353	18.9	18.7	n/a
1996	353	18.9	18.7	n/a
1997	382	18.6	20.5	n/a
1998	404	17.0	23.8	n/a
1999	375	17.9	20.9	n/a
2000	382	19.0	20.1	n/a
2001	401	19.9	20.2	n/a
2002	364	17.0	21.4	29.1
2003	364	17.0	21.4	29.1
2004	365	15.0	24.3	21.4
2005	375	15.0	25.0	22.4
2006	440	18.2	24.2	21.3
2007	289	15.9	18.2	27.4
2008	226	21.0	10.8	24.9
2009	430	21.0	20.5	19.1
2010	439	22.1	19.8	18.5
2011	430	22.8	18.8	26
2012	428	21.6	19.7	24.8
2013	498	24.8	20.0	24.9
2014	486	n/a	n/a	22.2
2015	433	30.0	14.4	21.2
2016	401	22.0	18.2	24.9
2017	429	22.4	19.1	21.4
2018	480	25.9	18.5	19.4
2019	486	25.5	19.0	28.4
2020	471	24.9	18.8	27.4
2021	450	25.3	17.7	24
2022	448	26.3	16.9	28.3
2023	482	27.0	17.8	35.1

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 Saltars Point Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	325	14.0	23.2	0
1989	346	15.0	23.0	n/a
1990	333	16.2	20.5	0
1991	326	17.5	18.6	n/a
1992	378	18.3	20.6	n/a
1993	365	19.1	19.1	n/a
1994	483	19.2	25.2	n/a
1995	353	18.9	18.7	n/a
1996	353	18.9	18.7	n/a
1997	382	18.6	20.5	n/a
1998	404	17.0	23.8	n/a
1999	375	17.9	20.9	n/a
2000	382	19.0	20.1	n/a
2001	401	19.9	20.2	n/a
2002	364	17.0	21.4	29.1
2003	364	17.0	21.4	29.1
2004	365	15.0	24.3	21.4
2005	375	15.0	25.0	22.4
2006	440	18.2	24.2	21.3
2007	289	15.9	18.2	27.4
2008	226	21.0	10.8	24.9
2009	430	21.0	20.5	19.1
2010	439	22.1	19.8	18.5
2011	430	22.8	18.8	26
2012	428	21.6	19.7	24.8
2013	498	24.8	20.0	24.9
2014	486	n/a	n/a	22.2
2015	433	30.0	14.4	21.2
2016	401	22.0	18.2	24.9
2017	429	22.4	19.1	21.4
2018	480	25.9	18.5	19.4
2019	486	25.5	19.0	28.4
2020	471	24.9	18.8	27.4
2021	450	25.3	17.7	24
2022	448	26.3	16.9	28.3
2023	482	27.0	17.8	35.1

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.

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