Serving 280 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Leonard M Jennings Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leonard M Jennings Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Leonard M Jennings Elementary School's student population of 280 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
280 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Leonard M Jennings Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leonard M Jennings Elementary School is 0.22, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#213 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
4%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
88%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leonard M Jennings Elementary School's ranking?
Leonard M Jennings Elementary School is ranked #213 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Leonard M Jennings Elementary School?
280 students attend Leonard M Jennings Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Leonard M Jennings Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leonard M Jennings Elementary School?
Leonard M Jennings Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Leonard M Jennings Elementary School offer ?
Leonard M Jennings Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Leonard M Jennings Elementary School part of?
Leonard M Jennings Elementary School is part of Colfax School District.
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