Washington Elementary

Summary:

Washington Elementary is a public elementary school located in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 293 students. The school is part of the Wisconsin Rapids School District, which is ranked 281 out of 428 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Washington Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from a high of 156th out of 1,061 Wisconsin elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 536th in 2023-2024. The school's performance on the Forward Exam is mixed, with some grades and subjects performing better than the district and state averages, while others lag behind. However, the school's performance for White students and Special Education students is notably lower than the overall school performance. Additionally, Washington Elementary has seen a steady increase in its chronic absenteeism rate, rising from 2.9% in 2020-2021 to 6.4% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average.

Nearby schools within the Wisconsin Rapids School District, such as THINK Academy, Grant Elementary, and Woodside Elementary, generally outperform Washington Elementary on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates on the Forward Exam and higher statewide rankings. However, these schools also have lower percentages of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which may contribute to their stronger academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2911 Washington St
       Wisconsin Rapids, WI  54494-3200


(715) 424-6788

District: Wisconsin Rapids School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
536th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,437 Help


Students who attend Washington Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle
High:    Lincoln High
    River Cities High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  293

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.9%
Asian:
7.2%
Two or more races:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Washington Elementary ranks worse than 50.5% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 5th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Wisconsin Rapids School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.99. (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 (80.9%), Asian (7.2%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is 11, which is the 3rd best among 8 elementary schools in the Wisconsin Rapids School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Elementary is $14,437. 4 elementary schools in the Wisconsin Rapids School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Elementary 536th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Washington Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wisconsin Rapids School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wisconsin Rapids School District 281st 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 43.44 439th 633 30.6%
2006 60.15 360th 712 49.4%
2007 62.39 318th 689 53.8%
2008 64.40 396th 1021 61.2%
2009 73.75 206th 1030 80.0%
2010 66.66 350th 1045 66.5%
2011 67.55 310th 1046 70.4%
2012 64.46 390th 1045 62.7%
2013 76.71 159th 1053 84.9%
2014 77.44 156th 1061 85.3%
2015 75.74 185th 1076 82.8%
2016 76.03 203rd 1075 81.1%
2017 70.35 289th 1071 73.0%
2018 48.95 587th 1025 42.7%
2019 61.95 399th 1037 61.5%
2021 60.89 415th 1050 60.5%
2022 64.92 366th 1067 65.7%
2023 53.73 559th 1067 47.6%
2024 56.99 536th 1061 49.5%
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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 59.56 233rd 721 67.7%
2019 28.83 557th 742 24.9%
2021 29.18 548th 746 26.5%
2022 25.28 610th 748 18.4%
2023 47.24 376th 770 51.2%
2024 34.26 537th 790 32.0%
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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 49.60 422nd 854 50.6%
2019 51.36 413th 874 52.7%
2021 46.99 451st 847 46.8%
2022 54.60 365th 859 57.5%
2023 38.55 589th 871 32.4%
2024 46.58 495th 866 42.8%
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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 53.34 501st 997 49.7%
2019 66.52 323rd 1002 67.8%
2021 53.21 496th 1004 50.6%
2022 59.53 420th 1017 58.7%
2023 55.53 497th 1010 50.8%
2024 57.61 489th 1011 51.6%
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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 45.21 613th 997 38.5%
2019 54.70 474th 1002 52.7%
2021 66.42 310th 1003 69.1%
2022 68.11 291st 1017 71.4%
2023 52.22 541st 1011 46.5%
2024 54.45 524th 1012 48.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Washington Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 53.30 52nd 123 57.7%
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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 34.94 495th 686 27.8%
2019 55.28 329th 718 54.2%
2021 57.73 280th 699 59.9%
2022 53.13 342nd 704 51.4%
2023 37.62 502nd 715 29.8%
2024 29.47 561st 727 22.8%
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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 157 n/a n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 158
1990 143 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 143
1991 155 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 156
1992 148 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 149
1993 328 0 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1994 357 0 8 3 3 n/a n/a 0 371
1995 342 0 13 3 2 n/a n/a 0 360
1996 342 0 13 3 2 n/a n/a 0 360
1997 339 1 13 3 4 n/a n/a 0 360
1998 374 1 16 5 5 n/a n/a 0 401
1999 379 2 17 6 4 n/a n/a 0 408
2000 322 1 6 6 3 n/a n/a 0 338
2001 323 1 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 331
2002 307 2 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2003 307 2 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2004 286 11 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2005 262 6 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2006 262 3 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2007 326 2 11 6 1 n/a n/a 0 346
2008 334 5 9 9 1 n/a n/a 0 358
2009 342 1 8 12 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2010 286 2 7 9 2 n/a n/a 0 306
2011 299 5 6 5 2 0 1 0 318
2012 282 3 7 8 1 0 1 0 302
2013 259 2 8 9 3 0 2 0 283
2014 287 2 6 9 3 0 2 0 309
2015 278 3 8 10 7 0 4 0 310
2016 286 2 8 10 7 1 4 0 318
2017 280 2 13 11 6 1 4 0 317
2018 290 4 10 13 6 0 8 0 331
2019 290 6 14 15 5 0 15 0 345
2020 271 3 20 10 8 0 15 0 327
2021 254 2 18 8 2 0 16 0 300
2022 246 1 24 16 3 0 14 0 304
2023 237 2 21 13 3 0 17 0 293

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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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 158 8.8 17.9 17.7
1990 143 5.9 24.2 11.9
1991 156 8.0 19.5 11.5
1992 149 8.0 18.6 14.1
1993 336 18.3 18.4 14.3
1994 371 17.2 21.6 14.3
1995 360 20.4 17.6 15
1996 360 20.4 17.6 15
1997 360 20.5 17.6 14.4
1998 401 22.7 17.7 15.5
1999 408 20.0 20.4 20.8
2000 338 18.0 18.8 20.4
2001 331 21.0 15.8 21.5
2002 318 23.8 13.4 22.6
2003 318 23.8 13.4 22.6
2004 310 23.5 13.2 26.8
2005 280 22.9 12.2 n/a
2006 277 23.8 11.6 n/a
2007 346 24.3 14.2 30.6
2008 358 25.8 13.9 34.6
2009 363 28.1 12.9 38.6
2010 306 24.2 12.6 42.5
2011 318 25.5 12.4 45.9
2012 302 25.5 11.8 44.4
2013 283 21.9 12.9 45.6
2014 309 23.3 13.2 43.7
2015 310 n/a n/a 45.5
2016 318 24.0 13.2 45.9
2017 317 22.8 13.8 40.7
2018 331 24.1 13.7 42.6
2019 345 24.6 14.0 46.1
2020 327 26.6 12.2 44
2021 300 28.9 10.3 49
2022 304 27.2 11.1 54.6
2023 293 26.4 11.0 45.7

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 158 8.8 17.9 17.7
1990 143 5.9 24.2 11.9
1991 156 8.0 19.5 11.5
1992 149 8.0 18.6 14.1
1993 336 18.3 18.4 14.3
1994 371 17.2 21.6 14.3
1995 360 20.4 17.6 15
1996 360 20.4 17.6 15
1997 360 20.5 17.6 14.4
1998 401 22.7 17.7 15.5
1999 408 20.0 20.4 20.8
2000 338 18.0 18.8 20.4
2001 331 21.0 15.8 21.5
2002 318 23.8 13.4 22.6
2003 318 23.8 13.4 22.6
2004 310 23.5 13.2 26.8
2005 280 22.9 12.2 n/a
2006 277 23.8 11.6 n/a
2007 346 24.3 14.2 30.6
2008 358 25.8 13.9 34.6
2009 363 28.1 12.9 38.6
2010 306 24.2 12.6 42.5
2011 318 25.5 12.4 45.9
2012 302 25.5 11.8 44.4
2013 283 21.9 12.9 45.6
2014 309 23.3 13.2 43.7
2015 310 n/a n/a 45.5
2016 318 24.0 13.2 45.9
2017 317 22.8 13.8 40.7
2018 331 24.1 13.7 42.6
2019 345 24.6 14.0 46.1
2020 327 26.6 12.2 44
2021 300 28.9 10.3 49
2022 304 27.2 11.1 54.6
2023 293 26.4 11.0 45.7

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 $323 (2.8%) $11,273 (97.2%) $11,596
2020 $338 (2.7%) $12,173 (97.3%) $12,511
2021 $1,310 (9.1%) $13,128 (90.9%) $14,437

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 399th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 559th of 1067 Elementary schools
 13.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary)43.130.4
 12.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin Rapids School District)35.128.2
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary)45.145.7
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin Rapids School District)40.945.2
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary)44.842
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin Rapids School District)36.939.3
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary)40.754
 13.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin Rapids School District)3447.6
 13.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Washington Elementary)64.468
 3.6%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin Rapids School District)46.761.7
 15%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Washington Elementary)71.258
 13.2%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin Rapids School District)50.153
 2.9%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary)50.930.6
 20.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin Rapids School District)41.234.8
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary)63.253.1
 10.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin Rapids School District)44.451.4
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students345293
 15.1%
African American62
 66.7%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian1421
 50%
Hispanic1513
 13.3%
Pacific Islander00
White290237
 18.3%
Two or More Races1517
 13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.1%45.7%
 0.4%


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Washington Elementary ranks 536th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Washington Elementary are 81% White, 7% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Washington Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle
High : Lincoln High
High : River Cities High

In the 2022-23 school year, 293 students attended Washington Elementary.


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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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