Serving 83 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Palouse Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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-5
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Palouse Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Palouse Elementary School's student population of 83 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Palouse Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palouse Elementary School is 0.25, 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
#155 out of 2113 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
86%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palouse Elementary School's ranking?
Palouse Elementary School is ranked #155 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Palouse Elementary School often compared to?
Palouse Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Potlatch Elementary School, Moscow Charter School, Franklin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Palouse Elementary School?
83 students attend Palouse Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Palouse Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palouse Elementary School?
Palouse Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Palouse Elementary School offer ?
Palouse Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Palouse Elementary School part of?
Palouse Elementary School is part of Palouse School District.
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