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Waitsburg Elementary School

Summary:

Waitsburg Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the small town of Waitsburg, Washington, with a student population of 138. Despite having a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, the school consistently outperforms the Waitsburg School District and the state of Washington in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels.

In the 2023-2024 school year, Waitsburg Elementary School had 61.67% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 41.89% for the district and 52.63% for the state. In math, the school had 63.33% of students proficient or better, compared to 35.17% for the district and 41.68% for the state. In science, Waitsburg Elementary School had an impressive 79.17% of students proficient or better, compared to 54.39% for the district and 49.73% for the state. This consistent academic performance has earned the school a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking it 299th out of 1,168 Washington elementary schools.

While Waitsburg Elementary School has a predominantly white student population, with 83.33% of students identifying as white, the school has been highly effective in supporting and educating students from low-income backgrounds. In the 2022-2023 school year, 48.55% of the school's students received free or reduced-price lunch, yet Waitsburg Elementary School ranked 12th out of 1,013 Washington elementary schools for low socioeconomic status students. This is in contrast to nearby schools like Walla Walla Center for Children and Families, which serves a more diverse student population but has a higher percentage of students from low-income families.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 184 Academy
       Waitsburg, WA  99361-0217

(509) 337-6461

District: Waitsburg School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
299th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,761 Help


Students who attend Waitsburg Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Preston Hall Middle School
High:    Waitsburg High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  138

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.3%
Hispanic:
7.2%
Two or more races:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.6% Help


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Compare Details Waitsburg Elementary School ranks better than 74.4% of elementary schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.53. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.3%), Hispanic (7.2%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waitsburg Elementary School is 18.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waitsburg Elementary School is $16,761.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waitsburg Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Waitsburg Elementary School 299th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Waitsburg Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Waitsburg School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Waitsburg School District 143rd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waitsburg Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Waitsburg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 60.09 383rd 1026 62.7%
2005 56.31 459th 1031 55.5%
2006 37.69 714th 1051 32.1%
2007 42.06 655th 1069 38.7%
2008 38.95 690th 1067 35.3%
2009 28.84 825th 1072 23.0%
2010 33.69 789th 1088 27.5%
2011 34.41 782nd 1092 28.4%
2012 20.30 955th 1097 12.9%
2013 7.01 1075th 1106 2.8%
2015 12.87 976th 1067 8.5%
2016 50.93 525th 1053 50.1%
2017 48.75 552nd 1056 47.7%
2018 45.67 576th 1054 45.4%
2019 36.85 734th 1130 35.0%
2021 61.75 393rd 1107 64.5%
2022 50.49 551st 1169 52.9%
2023 62.99 397th 1169 66.0%
2024 71.53 299th 1168 74.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waitsburg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.34 752nd 979 23.2%
2022 75.35 143rd 1019 86.0%
2023 95.06 12th 1013 98.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Waitsburg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.17 534th 1068 50.0%
2021 65.23 313th 1008 68.9%
2022 67.76 325th 1100 70.5%
2023 52.44 493rd 1094 54.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Waitsburg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 45.51 566th 1113 49.1%
2023 69.72 306th 1099 72.2%
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Rank History for White students at Waitsburg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.87 824th 1027 19.8%
2021 56.40 385th 943 59.2%
2022 48.68 525th 1031 49.1%
2023 49.70 501st 1011 50.4%
2024 62.60 366th 1009 63.7%
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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 Waitsburg Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 141 0 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 147
1989 164 0 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 172
1990 172 2 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 178
1991 156 1 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 166
1992 177 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1993 188 1 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1994 171 1 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 183
1995 179 1 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 187
1996 179 1 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 187
1997 177 1 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 186
1998 192 0 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 203
1999 185 1 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 196
2000 184 1 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 198
2001 177 1 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 190
2002 141 3 7 5 1 n/a n/a 0 157
2003 141 3 7 5 1 n/a n/a 0 157
2004 127 4 6 4 1 n/a n/a 0 142
2005 136 5 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 152
2006 123 1 2 9 2 n/a n/a 5 142
2007 120 1 1 3 5 n/a n/a 9 139
2008 120 1 1 4 2 n/a n/a 4 132
2009 114 1 0 3 1 n/a n/a 7 126
2010 104 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 7 115
2011 87 0 1 11 0 0 8 0 107
2012 105 0 1 12 1 0 6 0 125
2013 121 0 1 12 0 0 5 0 139
2014 127 0 2 13 1 0 5 0 148
2015 104 0 1 15 1 0 4 0 125
2016 91 0 3 19 1 0 4 0 118
2017 97 0 3 21 1 0 5 0 127
2018 95 0 3 25 1 0 5 0 129
2019 102 0 2 20 1 0 5 0 130
2020 125 0 2 17 0 0 6 0 150
2021 101 0 2 13 0 0 6 0 122
2022 111 2 1 10 1 0 10 0 135
2023 115 3 0 10 1 0 8 1 138

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 Waitsburg Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 147 5.0 29.4 0
1989 172 7.0 24.5 n/a
1990 178 7.2 24.7 0
1991 166 7.8 21.2 n/a
1992 184 9.3 19.7 n/a
1993 197 9.1 21.6 n/a
1994 183 9.0 20.3 n/a
1995 187 8.5 22.0 n/a
1996 187 8.5 22.0 n/a
1997 186 11.2 16.6 n/a
1998 203 12.7 16.0 n/a
1999 196 13.1 15.0 n/a
2000 198 13.9 14.2 n/a
2001 190 12.1 15.7 n/a
2002 157 9.8 16.0 42.7
2003 157 9.8 16.0 42.7
2004 142 10.0 14.2 40.1
2005 152 10.0 15.2 38.8
2006 142 9.0 15.8 43.8
2007 139 9.8 14.2 49.2
2008 132 9.5 13.9 43
2009 126 9.5 13.3 37.8
2010 115 8.0 14.3 49.1
2011 107 8.9 11.9 45.8
2012 125 8.0 15.6 47.2
2013 139 7.8 17.6 55.4
2014 148 n/a n/a 57.4
2015 125 8.0 15.6 55.2
2016 118 6.0 19.6 61
2017 127 6.4 19.8 54.3
2018 129 6.7 19.2 62.8
2019 130 7.4 17.3 50.8
2020 150 7.5 19.8 49.3
2021 122 7.1 17.1 39.3
2022 135 7.5 17.7 31.9
2023 138 7.4 18.5 48.6

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 Waitsburg Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 147 5.0 29.4 0
1989 172 7.0 24.5 n/a
1990 178 7.2 24.7 0
1991 166 7.8 21.2 n/a
1992 184 9.3 19.7 n/a
1993 197 9.1 21.6 n/a
1994 183 9.0 20.3 n/a
1995 187 8.5 22.0 n/a
1996 187 8.5 22.0 n/a
1997 186 11.2 16.6 n/a
1998 203 12.7 16.0 n/a
1999 196 13.1 15.0 n/a
2000 198 13.9 14.2 n/a
2001 190 12.1 15.7 n/a
2002 157 9.8 16.0 42.7
2003 157 9.8 16.0 42.7
2004 142 10.0 14.2 40.1
2005 152 10.0 15.2 38.8
2006 142 9.0 15.8 43.8
2007 139 9.8 14.2 49.2
2008 132 9.5 13.9 43
2009 126 9.5 13.3 37.8
2010 115 8.0 14.3 49.1
2011 107 8.9 11.9 45.8
2012 125 8.0 15.6 47.2
2013 139 7.8 17.6 55.4
2014 148 n/a n/a 57.4
2015 125 8.0 15.6 55.2
2016 118 6.0 19.6 61
2017 127 6.4 19.8 54.3
2018 129 6.7 19.2 62.8
2019 130 7.4 17.3 50.8
2020 150 7.5 19.8 49.3
2021 122 7.1 17.1 39.3
2022 135 7.5 17.7 31.9
2023 138 7.4 18.5 48.6

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

Waitsburg Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
2016100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2017100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201891.7%0.0%0.0%4.2%4.2%95.8%95.8%100.0%95.8%95.8%95.8%
201991.7%0.0%4.2%0.0%4.2%91.7%91.7%95.8%95.8%95.8%91.7%
202093.3%0.0%0.0%6.7%0.0%100.0%93.3%100.0%100.0%93.3%100.0%100.0%100.0%93.3%
202193.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%93.3%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202283.3%11.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%83.3%83.3%88.9%83.3%83.3%83.3%83.3%83.3%83.3%
202394.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%94.1%94.1%100.0%100.0%94.1%100.0%100.0%100.0%94.1%
202484.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%89.5%89.5%100.0%84.2%89.5%89.5%89.5%89.5%89.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Waitsburg Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201996.9%0.0%0.8%2.3%97.7%97.7%98.5%97.7%97.7%97.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Waitsburg Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,116 (8.6%) $11,849 (91.4%) $12,965
2020 $364 (3.9%) $8,925 (96.1%) $9,289
2021 $1,560 (9.0%) $15,718 (91.0%) $17,278
2022 $1,765 (10.5%) $14,996 (89.5%) $16,761

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Waitsburg Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 734th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 397th of 1169 Elementary schools
 31%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waitsburg Elementary School)58.852.9
 5.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waitsburg School District)58.852.9
 5.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Waitsburg Elementary School)31.358.8
 27.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Waitsburg School District)31.358.8
 27.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Waitsburg Elementary School)6070.8
 10.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Waitsburg School District)6070.8
 10.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Waitsburg Elementary School)5275
 23%
   4th Grade Math (Waitsburg School District)5275
 23%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Waitsburg Elementary School)53.350
 3.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Waitsburg School District)53.350
 3.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Waitsburg Elementary School)4035
 5%
   5th Grade Math (Waitsburg School District)4035
 5%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Waitsburg Elementary School)4052.6
 12.6%
   5th Grade Science (Waitsburg School District)4052.6
 12.6%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Waitsburg Elementary School)57.959
 1.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Waitsburg School District)5046.7
 3.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Waitsburg Elementary School)42.957.4
 14.5%
   All Grades Math (Waitsburg School District)36.537.7
 1.2%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Waitsburg Elementary School)4052.6
 12.6%
   All Grades Science (Waitsburg School District)52.936.9
 16%
   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 Students130138
 6.2%
African American03
American Indian11
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic2010
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White102115
 12.7%
Two or More Races58
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.8%48.6%
 2.2%

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Students at Waitsburg Elementary School are 83% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Students who attend Waitsburg Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Preston Hall Middle School
High : Waitsburg High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 138 students attended Waitsburg Elementary School.

Waitsburg Elementary School ranks 299th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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