Gause Elementary

Summary:

Gause Elementary is a public elementary school in Washougal, Washington, serving 257 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Washougal School District, which is ranked 79 out of 247 districts in the state.

Compared to the state averages, Gause Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (78.6%) and a lower percentage of Hispanic students (11.28%). However, the school's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics. Gause's proficiency rates range from 32.08% to 45.24% in math and 38.1% to 44.23% in English Language Arts, lagging behind the district and state averages of around 40-54%. The school's performance for specific student groups, such as female, male, White, special education, and low-income students, is also lower than the state averages for those groups.

Interestingly, the nearby schools in the Camas School District, such as Grass Valley Elementary, Lacamas Lake Elementary, and Prune Hill Elementary, consistently outperform Gause Elementary in academic proficiency, often by 20-30 percentage points. These Camas schools also have lower percentages of students from low-income families. Gause Elementary's performance has been on a declining trend in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 237 out of 1,053 Washington elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 789 out of 1,168 in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1100 34th St
       Washougal, WA  98671-1907


(360) 954-3700

District: Washougal School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
789th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,783 Help


Students who attend Gause Elementary usually attend:

High:    Washougal High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  257

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.6%
Hispanic:
11.3%
Two or more races:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gause Elementary ranks worse than 67.6% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Washougal School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.36. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Gause Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Washougal School District. Racial makeup is: White (78.6%), Hispanic (11.3%), two or more races (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gause Elementary is 14.1, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Washougal School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gause Elementary is $19,783, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Washougal School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gause Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Gause Elementary 789th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Gause Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Washougal School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Washougal School District 79th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gause Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Gause Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.29 332nd 1026 67.6%
2005 82.22 137th 1031 86.7%
2006 63.29 373rd 1051 64.5%
2007 57.05 463rd 1069 56.7%
2008 62.26 418th 1067 60.8%
2009 66.43 338th 1072 68.5%
2010 70.31 270th 1088 75.2%
2011 77.06 192nd 1092 82.4%
2012 63.75 403rd 1097 63.3%
2013 73.05 261st 1106 76.4%
2015 69.58 289th 1067 72.9%
2016 76.51 237th 1053 77.5%
2017 66.99 351st 1056 66.8%
2018 44.25 591st 1054 43.9%
2019 51.39 565th 1130 50.0%
2021 41.24 608th 1107 45.1%
2022 28.60 837th 1169 28.4%
2023 46.76 595th 1169 49.1%
2024 32.36 789th 1168 32.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gause Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 47.58 210th 478 56.1%
2023 54.50 124th 308 59.7%
2024 35.36 235th 339 30.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gause Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.68 681st 835 18.4%
2019 42.46 595th 979 39.2%
2021 41.08 487th 854 43.0%
2022 27.45 816th 1019 19.9%
2023 35.15 702nd 1013 30.7%
2024 40.29 636th 1024 37.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Gause Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.40 524th 1004 47.8%
2019 40.49 676th 1068 36.7%
2021 35.25 630th 1008 37.5%
2022 31.77 766th 1100 30.4%
2023 57.93 428th 1094 60.9%
2024 36.22 696th 1093 36.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Gause Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.35 602nd 999 39.7%
2019 60.79 413th 1075 61.6%
2021 46.55 505th 1025 50.7%
2022 34.30 727th 1113 34.7%
2023 34.78 710th 1099 35.4%
2024 29.26 784th 1099 28.7%
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Rank History for White students at Gause Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.62 508th 833 39.0%
2019 35.41 728th 1027 29.1%
2021 34.89 630th 943 33.2%
2022 20.70 882nd 1031 14.5%
2023 47.09 526th 1011 48.0%
2024 20.58 868th 1009 14.0%
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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 Gause Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 393 0 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 400
1989 393 2 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 403
1990 412 0 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1991 397 0 8 3 1 n/a n/a 0 409
1992 391 1 5 8 6 n/a n/a 0 411
1993 437 3 7 5 2 n/a n/a 0 454
1994 432 4 5 4 17 n/a n/a 0 462
1995 414 3 9 7 5 n/a n/a 0 438
1996 414 3 9 7 5 n/a n/a 0 438
1997 418 1 8 7 9 n/a n/a 0 443
1998 391 1 10 7 8 n/a n/a 0 417
1999 395 2 9 10 10 n/a n/a 0 426
2000 389 3 13 9 5 n/a n/a 0 419
2001 366 3 9 16 4 n/a n/a 0 398
2002 364 10 9 10 5 n/a n/a 0 398
2003 364 10 9 10 5 n/a n/a 0 398
2004 403 8 10 11 3 n/a n/a 0 435
2005 433 4 11 6 3 n/a n/a 0 457
2006 470 8 15 14 6 n/a n/a 0 513
2007 474 9 14 11 7 n/a n/a 39 554
2008 512 5 11 12 3 n/a n/a 7 550
2009 501 7 10 12 3 n/a n/a 15 548
2010 498 4 13 17 1 n/a n/a 27 560
2011 453 4 9 41 6 0 26 0 539
2012 439 4 9 49 6 1 37 0 545
2013 476 4 4 53 4 1 44 0 586
2014 478 3 5 59 3 1 43 0 592
2015 470 3 3 64 1 0 46 0 587
2016 489 4 2 72 1 0 42 0 610
2017 493 5 5 71 1 0 40 0 615
2018 299 3 2 28 0 0 20 0 352
2019 289 2 1 25 0 1 22 0 340
2020 275 2 2 25 2 1 19 0 326
2021 233 2 2 23 1 0 22 0 283
2022 213 7 2 34 1 0 17 0 274
2023 202 6 3 29 0 0 17 0 257

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 Gause Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 400 15.0 26.6 0
1989 403 17.0 23.7 n/a
1990 421 21.8 19.3 0
1991 409 20.3 20.1 n/a
1992 411 19.8 20.7 n/a
1993 454 22.8 19.9 n/a
1994 462 22.3 20.7 n/a
1995 438 21.1 20.8 n/a
1996 438 21.1 20.8 n/a
1997 443 21.5 20.6 n/a
1998 417 21.1 19.8 n/a
1999 426 20.8 20.5 n/a
2000 419 21.8 19.2 n/a
2001 398 20.0 19.9 n/a
2002 398 22.0 18.1 32.9
2003 398 22.0 18.1 32.9
2004 435 22.0 19.8 32.2
2005 457 21.8 21.0 29.1
2006 513 26.2 19.6 26.3
2007 554 28.3 19.6 31.3
2008 550 27.8 19.8 22.7
2009 548 27.6 19.9 25.5
2010 560 25.5 21.8 32.6
2011 539 26.8 20.0 31.7
2012 545 25.3 21.4 33.4
2013 586 28.1 20.8 36.5
2014 592 n/a n/a 35.3
2015 587 36.0 16.3 32.5
2016 610 31.0 19.6 32.1
2017 615 30.2 20.3 30.4
2018 352 22.4 15.7 36.4
2019 340 22.5 15.1 34.7
2020 326 21.4 15.2 37.4
2021 283 19.2 14.7 35
2022 274 18.4 14.8 37.6
2023 257 18.1 14.1 46.3

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 Gause Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 400 15.0 26.6 0
1989 403 17.0 23.7 n/a
1990 421 21.8 19.3 0
1991 409 20.3 20.1 n/a
1992 411 19.8 20.7 n/a
1993 454 22.8 19.9 n/a
1994 462 22.3 20.7 n/a
1995 438 21.1 20.8 n/a
1996 438 21.1 20.8 n/a
1997 443 21.5 20.6 n/a
1998 417 21.1 19.8 n/a
1999 426 20.8 20.5 n/a
2000 419 21.8 19.2 n/a
2001 398 20.0 19.9 n/a
2002 398 22.0 18.1 32.9
2003 398 22.0 18.1 32.9
2004 435 22.0 19.8 32.2
2005 457 21.8 21.0 29.1
2006 513 26.2 19.6 26.3
2007 554 28.3 19.6 31.3
2008 550 27.8 19.8 22.7
2009 548 27.6 19.9 25.5
2010 560 25.5 21.8 32.6
2011 539 26.8 20.0 31.7
2012 545 25.3 21.4 33.4
2013 586 28.1 20.8 36.5
2014 592 n/a n/a 35.3
2015 587 36.0 16.3 32.5
2016 610 31.0 19.6 32.1
2017 615 30.2 20.3 30.4
2018 352 22.4 15.7 36.4
2019 340 22.5 15.1 34.7
2020 326 21.4 15.2 37.4
2021 283 19.2 14.7 35
2022 274 18.4 14.8 37.6
2023 257 18.1 14.1 46.3

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

Gause Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201683.7%1.0%6.1%5.1%88.8%86.7%91.8%86.7%89.8%86.7%
201791.4%0.0%1.1%4.3%2.2%93.6%92.5%97.9%94.6%95.7%92.5%
201890.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%8.0%92.0%92.0%94.0%92.0%94.0%92.0%
201986.4%3.0%3.0%1.5%6.1%90.9%93.9%89.4%92.4%90.9%93.9%
202085.7%4.8%6.4%0.0%3.2%87.3%88.9%88.9%88.9%88.9%90.5%90.5%90.5%88.9%
202189.5%0.0%0.0%7.9%0.0%94.7%89.5%97.4%97.4%89.5%97.4%97.4%97.4%89.5%
202396.0%4.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%
202478.1%6.3%0.0%3.1%9.4%81.3%81.3%87.5%81.3%81.3%84.4%84.4%84.4%81.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Gause Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201991.5%0.9%2.3%4.7%93.3%95.0%93.6%94.2%94.2%95.0%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $422 (2.8%) $14,455 (97.2%) $14,878
2020 $372 (3.2%) $11,167 (96.8%) $11,538
2021 $1,203 (6.3%) $18,018 (93.7%) $19,221
2022 $2,236 (11.3%) $17,546 (88.7%) $19,782

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gause Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 565th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 595th of 1169 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gause Elementary)64.950
 14.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washougal School District)53.550
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Gause Elementary)61.440.9
 20.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Washougal School District)60.952.5
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gause Elementary)58.841.8
 17%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washougal School District)56.649
 7.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Gause Elementary)37.338.2
 0.9%
   4th Grade Math (Washougal School District)50.648.2
 2.4%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gause Elementary)61.862.5
 0.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washougal School District)64.758.7
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Gause Elementary)48.539.6
 8.9%
   5th Grade Math (Washougal School District)5050.3
 0.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Gause Elementary)55.956.3
 0.4%
   5th Grade Science (Washougal School District)59.261.7
 2.4%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Gause Elementary)61.951
 10.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washougal School District)64.155.4
 8.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Gause Elementary)49.439.5
 10%
   All Grades Math (Washougal School District)52.541.3
 11.2%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Gause Elementary)55.956.3
 0.4%
   All Grades Science (Washougal School District)57.359.5
 2.1%
   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 Students340257
 24.4%
African American26
 200%
American Indian00
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic2529
 16%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White289202
 30.1%
Two or More Races2217
 22.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.7%46.3%
 11.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gause Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 257 students attended Gause Elementary.

Gause Elementary ranks 789th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Gause Elementary are 79% White, 11% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Gause Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Washougal 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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