Serving 76 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Coulee City Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coulee City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Coulee City Elementary School's student population of 76 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
76 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Coulee City Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coulee City Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#525 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
6%
26%
Black
3%
5%
White
91%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coulee City Elementary School's ranking?
Coulee City Elementary School is ranked #525 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Coulee City Elementary School?
76 students attend Coulee City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Coulee City Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coulee City Elementary School?
Coulee City Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Coulee City Elementary School offer ?
Coulee City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Coulee City Elementary School part of?
Coulee City Elementary School is part of Coulee-Hartline School District.
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