Serving 338 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gold Bar Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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: 338 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gold Bar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Gold Bar Elementary School's student population of 338 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
338 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gold Bar Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gold Bar Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#1644 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
26%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
68%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
1%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gold Bar Elementary School's ranking?
Gold Bar Elementary School is ranked #1644 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Gold Bar Elementary School often compared to?
Gold Bar Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Index Elementary School District 63 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Gold Bar Elementary School?
338 students attend Gold Bar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Gold Bar Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gold Bar Elementary School?
Gold Bar Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Gold Bar Elementary School offer ?
Gold Bar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gold Bar Elementary School part of?
Gold Bar Elementary School is part of Sultan School District.
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