Serving 56 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Kahlotus Elementary & High 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Kahlotus Elementary & High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kahlotus Elementary & High School's student population of 56 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
56 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kahlotus Elementary & High 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 Kahlotus Elementary & High School is 0.54, 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
#1330 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
34%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
59%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kahlotus Elementary & High School's ranking?
Kahlotus Elementary & High School is ranked #1330 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Kahlotus Elementary & High School?
56 students attend Kahlotus Elementary & High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Kahlotus Elementary & High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kahlotus Elementary & High School?
Kahlotus Elementary & High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Kahlotus Elementary & High School offer ?
Kahlotus Elementary & High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kahlotus Elementary & High School part of?
Kahlotus Elementary & High School is part of Kahlotus School District.
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