Washington Elementary

Summary:

Washington Elementary is a public elementary school located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 469 students. It is part of the Stevens Point Area Public School District, which is ranked 215 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Washington Elementary is part of the same school district as several other elementary schools, its performance is generally lower than its nearby counterparts. For example, Bannach Elementary, located just 1.63 miles away, consistently outperforms Washington Elementary on the Forward Exam, with significantly higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. Additionally, Washington Elementary's performance on the Forward Exam is generally below the district and state averages across grade levels and subject areas. In 2023-2024, the percentage of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in ELA was 51.85% at Washington Elementary, compared to 51.39% for the district and 52.07% for the state.

Another area of concern at Washington Elementary is the significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 1.0% in 2020-2021 to 12.5% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district average of 9.6% in 2021-2022. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 34.33% in 2022-2023, compared to the district averages of 28.57% for Kennedy Elementary and 38.31% for Plover-Whiting Elementary. These factors may be contributing to the school's overall academic performance and the disparities in subgroup performance, which suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address these challenges.


Detail:

Public K-6

 3500 Prais St
       Stevens Point, WI  54481-2298


(715) 345-5426

District: Stevens Point Area Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
627th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,683 Help


Students who attend Washington Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    P J Jacobs Junior High
High:    Stevens Point Area Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  474

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.1%
Hispanic:
7.6%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Washington Elementary ranks worse than 59.1% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 8th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Stevens Point Area Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.64. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.1%), Hispanic (7.6%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is 14.5. 9 elementary schools in the Stevens Point Area Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Elementary is $13,683. 5 elementary schools in the Stevens Point Area Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Elementary 627th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Washington Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Stevens Point Area Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Stevens Point Area Public School District 215th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Washington Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 54.06 371st 633 41.4%
2005 56.89 349th 632 44.8%
2006 58.74 379th 712 46.8%
2007 51.56 422nd 689 38.8%
2008 51.04 637th 1021 37.6%
2009 50.02 637th 1030 38.2%
2010 57.90 521st 1045 50.1%
2011 45.82 741st 1046 29.2%
2012 53.25 615th 1045 41.1%
2013 42.95 726th 1053 31.1%
2014 52.37 578th 1061 45.5%
2015 62.17 430th 1076 60.0%
2016 59.70 448th 1075 58.3%
2017 63.04 397th 1071 62.9%
2018 54.67 500th 1025 51.2%
2019 53.61 515th 1037 50.3%
2021 59.24 441st 1050 58.0%
2022 56.98 492nd 1067 53.9%
2023 47.43 631st 1067 40.9%
2024 49.64 627th 1061 40.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.87 319th 721 55.8%
2019 27.06 580th 742 21.8%
2021 28.08 564th 746 24.4%
2022 21.68 642nd 748 14.2%
2023 37.83 474th 770 38.4%
2024 44.44 422nd 790 46.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.10 604th 854 29.3%
2019 41.67 546th 874 37.5%
2021 25.78 695th 847 17.9%
2022 37.36 581st 859 32.4%
2023 21.75 764th 871 12.3%
2024 18.19 775th 866 10.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.83 618th 997 38.0%
2019 44.14 634th 1002 36.7%
2021 63.20 365th 1004 63.6%
2022 66.20 327th 1017 67.8%
2023 57.67 459th 1010 54.6%
2024 58.35 478th 1011 52.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.43 346th 997 65.3%
2019 63.98 343rd 1002 65.8%
2021 53.82 511th 1003 49.1%
2022 47.82 598th 1017 41.2%
2023 37.82 692nd 1011 31.6%
2024 42.28 660th 1012 34.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.60 26th 138 81.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.82 291st 331 12.1%
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Rank History for White students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.19 411th 686 40.1%
2019 39.49 481st 718 33.0%
2021 51.99 335th 699 52.1%
2022 52.85 344th 704 51.1%
2023 38.13 495th 715 30.8%
2024 40.31 481st 727 33.8%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department 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: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Washington Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 570 5 5 3 6 n/a n/a 0 589
1990 564 3 5 2 5 n/a n/a 0 579
1991 555 2 8 3 5 n/a n/a 0 573
1992 506 1 7 8 5 n/a n/a 0 527
1993 511 3 21 8 12 n/a n/a 0 555
1994 479 5 21 9 9 n/a n/a 0 523
1995 450 5 30 14 3 n/a n/a 0 502
1996 450 5 30 14 3 n/a n/a 0 502
1997 424 5 28 14 1 n/a n/a 0 472
1998 395 5 21 14 1 n/a n/a 0 436
1999 416 0 22 11 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2000 390 13 22 11 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2001 372 7 25 16 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2002 362 3 18 18 3 n/a n/a 0 404
2003 362 3 18 18 3 n/a n/a 0 404
2004 360 0 25 14 6 n/a n/a 0 405
2005 359 0 33 13 3 n/a n/a 0 408
2006 368 3 33 17 7 n/a n/a 0 428
2007 374 2 31 15 10 n/a n/a 0 432
2008 381 6 28 16 8 n/a n/a 0 439
2009 372 5 30 21 6 n/a n/a 0 434
2010 347 5 28 23 2 n/a n/a 0 405
2011 357 5 22 31 4 0 3 0 422
2012 348 4 24 29 7 1 2 0 415
2013 345 3 22 20 6 1 6 0 403
2014 352 4 29 21 5 1 9 0 421
2015 356 5 29 23 6 1 8 0 428
2016 364 9 25 20 2 1 6 0 427
2017 377 10 22 23 2 1 14 0 449
2018 368 12 19 29 1 1 19 0 449
2019 366 12 19 22 0 1 17 0 437
2020 363 12 17 26 0 1 15 0 434
2021 340 10 18 29 1 1 20 0 419
2022 343 17 12 26 0 1 17 0 416
2023 374 21 14 33 1 1 25 0 469
2024 389 13 14 36 1 1 20 0 474

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 Washington Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 589 32.0 18.4 11.2
1990 579 36.2 15.9 10.4
1991 573 35.8 16.0 11.7
1992 527 37.0 14.2 12.9
1993 555 32.8 16.9 14.4
1994 523 30.9 16.9 15.1
1995 502 28.0 17.9 16.5
1996 502 28.0 17.9 16.5
1997 472 30.2 15.6 16.9
1998 436 25.8 16.9 16.5
1999 449 23.1 19.4 22.3
2000 436 28.9 15.1 21.1
2001 420 31.4 13.4 20.5
2002 404 29.2 13.8 24.3
2003 404 29.2 13.8 24.3
2004 405 26.7 15.2 26.7
2005 408 26.8 15.2 n/a
2006 428 29.2 14.7 n/a
2007 432 30.0 14.4 33.3
2008 439 29.1 15.1 35.5
2009 434 28.7 15.1 34.8
2010 405 28.0 14.4 35.3
2011 422 30.0 14.0 35.1
2012 415 26.0 15.9 38.1
2013 403 24.5 16.3 36
2014 421 24.6 17.0 35.4
2015 428 n/a n/a 41.8
2016 427 28.0 15.2 37
2017 449 28.2 15.9 32.1
2018 449 28.9 15.5 33
2019 437 28.4 15.3 30.7
2020 434 29.4 14.7 29.7
2021 419 28.5 14.7 30.8
2022 416 28.8 14.4 32.7
2023 469 30.8 15.2 34.3
2024 474 32.5 14.5 33.5

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 Washington Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 589 32.0 18.4 11.2
1990 579 36.2 15.9 10.4
1991 573 35.8 16.0 11.7
1992 527 37.0 14.2 12.9
1993 555 32.8 16.9 14.4
1994 523 30.9 16.9 15.1
1995 502 28.0 17.9 16.5
1996 502 28.0 17.9 16.5
1997 472 30.2 15.6 16.9
1998 436 25.8 16.9 16.5
1999 449 23.1 19.4 22.3
2000 436 28.9 15.1 21.1
2001 420 31.4 13.4 20.5
2002 404 29.2 13.8 24.3
2003 404 29.2 13.8 24.3
2004 405 26.7 15.2 26.7
2005 408 26.8 15.2 n/a
2006 428 29.2 14.7 n/a
2007 432 30.0 14.4 33.3
2008 439 29.1 15.1 35.5
2009 434 28.7 15.1 34.8
2010 405 28.0 14.4 35.3
2011 422 30.0 14.0 35.1
2012 415 26.0 15.9 38.1
2013 403 24.5 16.3 36
2014 421 24.6 17.0 35.4
2015 428 n/a n/a 41.8
2016 427 28.0 15.2 37
2017 449 28.2 15.9 32.1
2018 449 28.9 15.5 33
2019 437 28.4 15.3 30.7
2020 434 29.4 14.7 29.7
2021 419 28.5 14.7 30.8
2022 416 28.8 14.4 32.7
2023 469 30.8 15.2 34.3
2024 474 32.5 14.5 33.5

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Washington Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $572 (5.1%) $10,641 (94.9%) $11,214
2020 $432 (3.2%) $12,892 (96.8%) $13,325
2021 $509 (3.7%) $13,175 (96.3%) $13,683

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Elementary

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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 515th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 631st of 1067 Elementary schools
 9.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary)38.929.7
 9.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stevens Point Area Public School District)41.137.8
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary)44.433.8
 10.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Stevens Point Area Public School District)54.746.8
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary)43.130.4
 12.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Stevens Point Area Public School District)43.648.1
 4.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary)46.626.8
 19.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Stevens Point Area Public School District)49.748.1
 1.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Washington Elementary)55.259.7
 4.5%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Stevens Point Area Public School District)56.665.8
 9.1%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Washington Elementary)55.243.9
 11.3%
   4th Grade Science (Stevens Point Area Public School District)60.259.1
 1%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary)50.950.8
 0.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Stevens Point Area Public School District)43.940.4
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary)47.359.1
 11.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Stevens Point Area Public School District)48.349.3
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary)42.450
 7.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Stevens Point Area Public School District)48.247.3
 0.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary)50.940.6
 10.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Stevens Point Area Public School District)52.344.4
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students437469
 7.3%
African American1221
 75%
American Indian01
Asian1914
 26.3%
Hispanic2233
 50%
Pacific Islander11
White366374
 2.2%
Two or More Races1725
 47.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.7%34.3%
 3.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Elementary

Students at Washington Elementary are 82% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 3% African American.

Students who attend Washington Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : P J Jacobs Junior High
High : Stevens Point Area Senior High

In the 2023-24 school year, 474 students attended Washington Elementary.

Washington Elementary ranks 627th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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