Is Chambers Elementary a good school?

Chambers Elementary ranks 180 th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Chambers Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 480 students attended Chambers Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Chambers Elementary?

Students at Chambers Elementary are 49% White, 15% Hispanic, 15% Two or more races, 10% African American, 9% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Chambers Elementary attend?

Students who attend Chambers Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Drum Intermediate High : Curtis Senior High

Chambers Elementary

Summary:

Chambers Elementary is a public elementary school in University Place School District, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade. With a diverse student population, the school consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic performance, ranking in the top 25% of Washington elementary schools.

Chambers Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its strong proficiency rates in English Language Arts (65.53%) and Math (70.73%), significantly higher than the state averages. The school's performance is also impressive compared to nearby schools, with University Place Primary and Oak Grove also demonstrating high-quality education. Chambers Elementary's diverse student population, with a racial makeup representative of the broader community, is a testament to the school's commitment to equity and inclusion.

While Chambers Elementary excels overall, there are some disparities in the performance of certain student subgroups, particularly African American and Special Education students. This suggests the school may need to focus on addressing the specific needs and challenges faced by these subgroups to ensure equitable outcomes for all students. Nevertheless, Chambers Elementary's consistent academic performance, effective teaching practices, and strong support for its diverse student population make it a standout elementary school in the University Place School District.

Detail:

Public K-4

9101 56th Ave W
University Place, WA 98467

(253) 566-5650

District: University Place School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
180^th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,816

Students who attend Chambers Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Drum Intermediate
High:	Curtis Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 480

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.8%

Hispanic:

15.4%

Two or more races:

15.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chambers Elementary ranks better than 84.6% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the University Place School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.73. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Chambers Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the University Place School District. Student population at Chambers Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.8%), Hispanic (15.4%), two or more races (15.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chambers Elementary is 15.6, which is the 2^nd best among 4 elementary schools in the University Place School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chambers Elementary is $17,816, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the University Place School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chambers Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Chambers Elementary 180^th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Chambers Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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University Place School District:

SchoolDigger ranks University Place School District 14^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chambers Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Chambers Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2004	91.61	49^th	1026	95.2%
2005	86.57	105^th	1031	89.8%
2006	91.32	43^rd	1051	95.9%
2007	88.61	76^th	1069	92.9%
2008	87.80	73^rd	1067	93.2%
2009	80.85	147^th	1072	86.3%
2010	81.67	140^th	1088	87.1%
2011	88.26	83^rd	1092	92.4%
2012	89.79	59^th	1097	94.6%
2013	91.42	38^th	1106	96.6%
2015	76.31	228^th	1067	78.6%
2016	83.28	158^th	1053	85.0%
2017	84.32	143^rd	1056	86.5%
2018	72.64	284^th	1054	73.1%
2019	69.95	330^th	1130	70.8%
2022	72.88	295^th	1169	74.8%
2023	73.33	291^st	1169	75.1%
2024	83.73	180^th	1168	84.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Chambers Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	62.92	77^th	212	63.7%
2019	61.32	116^th	303	61.7%
2022	56.97	119^th	252	52.8%
2023	46.71	107^th	194	44.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Chambers Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	52.23	95^th	254	62.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Chambers Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	64.63	151^st	637	76.3%
2022	21.43	423^rd	478	11.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chambers Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	70.04	171^st	835	79.5%
2019	56.00	428^th	979	56.3%
2022	67.13	238^th	1019	76.6%
2023	69.11	245^th	1013	75.8%
2024	77.51	145^th	1024	85.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Chambers Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	74.27	243^rd	1004	75.8%
2019	69.95	313^th	1068	70.7%
2022	64.07	364^th	1100	66.9%
2023	62.83	380^th	1094	65.3%
2024	83.68	155^th	1093	85.8%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Chambers Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	57.19	22^nd	50	56.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Chambers Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	69.65	297^th	999	70.3%
2019	68.62	327^th	1075	69.6%
2022	78.72	223^rd	1113	80.0%
2023	81.86	179^th	1099	83.7%
2024	82.23	182^nd	1099	83.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Chambers Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	56.83	31^st	107	71.0%
2022	52.88	42^nd	108	61.1%
2023	45.44	33^rd	66	50.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Chambers Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	74.09	94^th	540	82.6%
2019	82.54	73^rd	697	89.5%
2022	66.73	151^st	694	78.2%
2023	75.31	96^th	633	84.8%
2024	48.65	332^nd	651	49.0%

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Rank History for White students at Chambers Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	82.18	108^th	833	87.0%
2019	83.62	129^th	1027	87.4%
2022	85.34	114^th	1031	88.9%
2023	83.21	141^st	1011	86.1%
2024	89.85	58^th	1009	94.3%

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Data source: test scores: Washington State Office of Superintendent 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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Enrollment information for Chambers Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	446	46	25	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	523
1989	495	43	28	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	576
1990	452	32	34	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	529
1991	423	41	45	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	524
1992	471	52	59	17	4	n/a	n/a	0	603
1993	453	63	58	20	7	n/a	n/a	0	601
1994	392	51	54	22	9	n/a	n/a	0	528
1995	316	39	50	17	2	n/a	n/a	0	424
1996	316	39	50	17	2	n/a	n/a	0	424
1997	286	41	40	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	379
1998	252	43	47	12	5	n/a	n/a	0	359
1999	246	38	45	22	4	n/a	n/a	0	355
2000	270	42	46	23	7	n/a	n/a	0	388
2001	274	48	48	22	6	n/a	n/a	0	398
2002	225	43	46	17	7	n/a	n/a	0	338
2003	225	43	46	17	7	n/a	n/a	0	338
2004	225	47	55	26	6	n/a	n/a	0	359
2005	231	60	52	29	5	n/a	n/a	0	377
2006	232	51	54	27	9	n/a	n/a	0	373
2007	246	51	66	24	7	n/a	n/a	0	394
2008	247	44	55	27	7	n/a	n/a	11	391
2009	244	60	53	22	4	n/a	n/a	38	421
2010	242	73	61	46	0	n/a	n/a	0	422
2011	214	36	29	63	0	3	65	0	410
2012	221	43	40	58	0	3	61	0	426
2013	202	35	35	73	0	2	57	0	404
2014	223	37	30	73	0	2	59	0	424
2015	222	49	28	61	2	6	54	0	422
2016	225	53	37	88	1	2	58	0	464
2017	213	60	47	98	2	7	76	0	503
2018	224	62	48	93	1	11	59	0	498
2019	223	68	52	89	2	10	66	0	510
2020	214	77	55	87	2	8	76	0	519
2021	213	69	54	87	2	9	80	0	514
2022	194	68	54	88	0	7	74	0	485
2023	205	62	54	70	1	8	73	0	473
2024	234	49	43	74	0	6	74	0	480

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 Chambers Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	523	22.0	23.7	0
1989	576	27.0	21.3	n/a
1990	529	24.6	21.5	0
1991	524	23.6	22.2	n/a
1992	603	27.3	22.0	n/a
1993	601	27.5	21.9	n/a
1994	528	23.5	22.5	n/a
1995	424	21.7	19.5	n/a
1996	424	21.7	19.5	n/a
1997	379	18.6	20.4	n/a
1998	359	16.8	21.4	n/a
1999	355	19.6	18.1	n/a
2000	388	22.9	16.9	n/a
2001	398	20.9	19.0	n/a
2002	338	21.4	15.8	21
2003	338	21.4	15.8	21
2004	359	22.0	16.3	22.8
2005	377	21.8	17.3	25.2
2006	373	22.3	16.7	23.3
2007	394	22.8	17.3	24.4
2008	391	24.3	16.1	23.4
2009	421	24.3	17.3	33.7
2010	422	24.1	17.5	31
2011	410	23.3	17.5	32.4
2012	426	23.9	17.8	37.3
2013	404	23.9	16.9	42.1
2014	424	n/a	n/a	38.7
2015	422	31.0	13.6	42.7
2016	464	31.0	14.9	42.9
2017	503	29.6	16.9	45.7
2018	498	29.3	16.9	40.2
2019	510	33.4	15.2	39.2
2020	519	33.2	15.6	38.3
2021	514	34.2	15.0	36.2
2022	485	34.3	14.1	37.7
2023	473	30.1	15.7	41
2024	480	30.6	15.6	41.5

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 Chambers Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	523	22.0	23.7	0
1989	576	27.0	21.3	n/a
1990	529	24.6	21.5	0
1991	524	23.6	22.2	n/a
1992	603	27.3	22.0	n/a
1993	601	27.5	21.9	n/a
1994	528	23.5	22.5	n/a
1995	424	21.7	19.5	n/a
1996	424	21.7	19.5	n/a
1997	379	18.6	20.4	n/a
1998	359	16.8	21.4	n/a
1999	355	19.6	18.1	n/a
2000	388	22.9	16.9	n/a
2001	398	20.9	19.0	n/a
2002	338	21.4	15.8	21
2003	338	21.4	15.8	21
2004	359	22.0	16.3	22.8
2005	377	21.8	17.3	25.2
2006	373	22.3	16.7	23.3
2007	394	22.8	17.3	24.4
2008	391	24.3	16.1	23.4
2009	421	24.3	17.3	33.7
2010	422	24.1	17.5	31
2011	410	23.3	17.5	32.4
2012	426	23.9	17.8	37.3
2013	404	23.9	16.9	42.1
2014	424	n/a	n/a	38.7
2015	422	31.0	13.6	42.7
2016	464	31.0	14.9	42.9
2017	503	29.6	16.9	45.7
2018	498	29.3	16.9	40.2
2019	510	33.4	15.2	39.2
2020	519	33.2	15.6	38.3
2021	514	34.2	15.0	36.2
2022	485	34.3	14.1	37.7
2023	473	30.1	15.7	41
2024	480	30.6	15.6	41.5

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.

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