Serving 128 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Naselle-grays River Valley 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Naselle-grays River Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Naselle-grays River Valley Elementary School's student population of 128 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
128 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Naselle-grays River Valley 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 Naselle-grays River Valley Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#1429 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1

American Indian
2%
1%

Asian
1%
9%

Hispanic
7%
26%

Black
n/a
5%

White
84%
48%

Hawaiian
1%
2%

Two or more races
5%
9%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
49%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Naselle-grays River Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Naselle-grays River Valley Elementary School is ranked #1429 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Naselle-grays River Valley Elementary School?
128 students attend Naselle-grays River Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Naselle-grays River Valley Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Naselle-grays River Valley Elementary School?
Naselle-grays River Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Naselle-grays River Valley Elementary School offer ?
Naselle-grays River Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Naselle-grays River Valley Elementary School part of?
Naselle-grays River Valley Elementary School is part of Naselle-Grays River Valley School District.
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