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Washtucna Elementary/High School

Summary:

Washtucna Elementary/High School is a small, alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in the town of Washtucna, Washington, with a total enrollment of 73 students. While the school has a predominantly White student population, it faces significant challenges, including consistently underperforming the state averages in standardized test scores and having a very high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite these challenges, Washtucna Elementary/High School stands out for its high spending per student, ranging from $31,492 to $38,614 in recent years, and its exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio, which has ranged from 5.5 to 9.1 in recent years. When compared to the nearby Virtual Preparatory Academy of Washington and Kahlotus Elementary & High, Washtucna performs similarly or slightly better in terms of academic proficiency, but still lags behind the state averages.

The high poverty rates and small class sizes at Washtucna Elementary/High School may be contributing factors to the school's academic performance, with the additional resources and individualized attention potentially helping to support students, but not enough to overcome the challenges of economic disadvantage. As the school continues to explore strategies to improve student outcomes, it will be important to consider the unique needs of its high-poverty student population and work to address the underlying factors that may be impacting academic achievement.


Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 730 East Booth Avenue
       Washtucna, WA  99371-0688

(509) 646-3211

District: Washtucna School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $31,492 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  7.1 Help
Number of students:  79

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.6%
Hispanic:
6.3%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.9% Help


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Compare Details Washtucna Elementary/High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2013 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.84. (See more...)
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Compare Details Washtucna Elementary/High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.68. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.6%), Hispanic (6.3%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washtucna Elementary/High School is 7.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washtucna Elementary/High School is $31,492.
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Rank History for Washtucna Elementary/High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 42.84 684th 1106 38.2%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Washtucna Elementary/High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Washtucna Elementary/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.73 279th 437 36.2%
2023 26.68 400th 539 25.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Washtucna Elementary/High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.55 440th 488 9.8%
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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 Washtucna Elementary/High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 92 0 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 107
1989 83 0 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 99
1990 88 1 5 12 1 n/a n/a 0 107
1991 95 1 5 8 2 n/a n/a 0 111
1992 93 1 5 6 2 n/a n/a 0 107
1993 107 1 3 6 2 n/a n/a 0 119
1994 112 1 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 120
1995 114 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 120
1996 114 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 120
1997 114 1 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 122
1998 107 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 113
1999 100 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 106
2000 95 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 100
2001 81 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 86
2002 64 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 69
2003 64 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 69
2004 57 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 64
2005 43 2 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 52
2006 46 2 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 55
2007 38 2 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 46
2008 50 2 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 57
2009 57 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 63
2010 54 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 61
2011 49 1 0 5 0 0 1 0 56
2012 59 1 0 7 0 0 1 0 68
2013 63 1 0 8 0 0 1 0 73
2014 54 0 0 6 0 0 1 0 61
2015 41 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 47
2016 36 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 42
2017 44 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 49
2018 42 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 47
2019 51 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 57
2020 54 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 61
2021 55 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 61
2022 74 0 0 12 0 0 5 0 91
2023 63 2 0 3 1 0 4 0 73
2024 70 0 0 5 1 0 3 0 79

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 Washtucna Elementary/High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 107 13.0 8.2 0
1989 99 13.0 7.6 n/a
1990 107 13.0 8.2 0
1991 111 13.4 8.2 n/a
1992 107 12.4 8.6 n/a
1993 119 12.4 9.6 n/a
1994 120 0.0 n/a n/a
1995 120 11.3 10.6 n/a
1996 120 11.3 10.6 n/a
1997 122 12.4 9.8 n/a
1998 113 10.4 10.9 n/a
1999 106 12.5 8.5 n/a
2000 100 12.6 7.9 n/a
2001 86 12.0 7.2 n/a
2002 69 11.9 5.8 72.5
2003 69 11.9 5.8 72.5
2004 64 12.0 5.3 76.6
2005 52 12.0 4.3 67.3
2006 55 10.4 5.3 76.4
2007 46 11.1 4.1 89.1
2008 57 11.5 5.0 93
2009 63 11.5 5.5 76.2
2010 61 10.8 5.6 75.4
2011 56 10.7 5.2 60.7
2012 68 11.7 5.7 47.1
2013 73 11.7 6.2 45.2
2014 61 n/a n/a 50.8
2015 47 12.0 3.9 55.3
2016 42 12.0 3.5 59.5
2017 49 11.4 4.2 61.2
2018 47 11.4 4.1 80.9
2019 57 10.0 5.6 66.7
2020 61 10.4 5.8 80.3
2021 61 11.0 5.5 63.9
2022 91 10.0 9.1 75.8
2023 73 11.0 6.6 75.3
2024 79 11.1 7.1 75.9

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 Washtucna Elementary/High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 107 13.0 8.2 0
1989 99 13.0 7.6 n/a
1990 107 13.0 8.2 0
1991 111 13.4 8.2 n/a
1992 107 12.4 8.6 n/a
1993 119 12.4 9.6 n/a
1994 120 0.0 n/a n/a
1995 120 11.3 10.6 n/a
1996 120 11.3 10.6 n/a
1997 122 12.4 9.8 n/a
1998 113 10.4 10.9 n/a
1999 106 12.5 8.5 n/a
2000 100 12.6 7.9 n/a
2001 86 12.0 7.2 n/a
2002 69 11.9 5.8 72.5
2003 69 11.9 5.8 72.5
2004 64 12.0 5.3 76.6
2005 52 12.0 4.3 67.3
2006 55 10.4 5.3 76.4
2007 46 11.1 4.1 89.1
2008 57 11.5 5.0 93
2009 63 11.5 5.5 76.2
2010 61 10.8 5.6 75.4
2011 56 10.7 5.2 60.7
2012 68 11.7 5.7 47.1
2013 73 11.7 6.2 45.2
2014 61 n/a n/a 50.8
2015 47 12.0 3.9 55.3
2016 42 12.0 3.5 59.5
2017 49 11.4 4.2 61.2
2018 47 11.4 4.1 80.9
2019 57 10.0 5.6 66.7
2020 61 10.4 5.8 80.3
2021 61 11.0 5.5 63.9
2022 91 10.0 9.1 75.8
2023 73 11.0 6.6 75.3
2024 79 11.1 7.1 75.9

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

Washtucna Elementary/High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
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%
201866.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%66.7%66.7%66.7%66.7%66.7%66.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
2018100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201960.0%20.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%60.0%100.0%80.0%100.0%60.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Washtucna Elementary/High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201990.0%2.0%0.0%2.0%100.0%98.0%100.0%98.0%100.0%98.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Washtucna Elementary/High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,181 (3.1%) $37,419 (96.9%) $38,599
2020 $1,409 (3.9%) $34,690 (96.1%) $36,099
2021 $577 (1.5%) $38,037 (98.5%) $38,614
2022 $1,155 (3.7%) $30,337 (96.3%) $31,492

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Washtucna Elementary/High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Washtucna Elementary/High School)58.837.5
 21.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washtucna School District)58.837.5
 21.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Washtucna Elementary/High School)23.529.6
 6%
   All Grades Math (Washtucna School District)23.529.6
 6%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Washtucna Elementary/High School)72.723.8
 48.9%
   All Grades Science (Washtucna School District)72.723.8
 48.9%
   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 Students5773
 28.1%
African American02
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic43
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White5163
 23.5%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.7%75.3%
 8.7%

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Students at Washtucna Elementary/High School are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 79 students attended Washtucna Elementary/High School.


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