Decatur Elementary School

Decatur Island
Anacortes, WA 98221
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Decatur Elementary School serves 3 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 3 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Decatur Elementary School's student population of 3 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
3 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Decatur Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (WA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
n/a
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
33%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Decatur Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
67%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Decatur Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Decatur Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Decatur Elementary School?
3 students attend Decatur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Decatur Elementary School students are Two or more races, and 33% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Decatur Elementary School?
Decatur Elementary School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Decatur Elementary School offer ?
Decatur Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Decatur Elementary School part of?
Decatur Elementary School is part of Lopez School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 3 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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