Palouse Elementary School

600 E Alder Street
Palouse, WA 99161
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 90 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 9:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 90 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 10% in WA
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥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:

School Overview

Palouse Elementary School's student population of 90 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
90 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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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 0.37, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
#155 out of 2113 schools
(Top 10%)
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70-79%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Palouse Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Palouse Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
9%
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Hispanic
13%
26%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
78%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
8%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Palouse Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Palouse Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?
90 students attend Palouse Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Palouse Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palouse Elementary School?
Palouse Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 90 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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