Serving 551 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Presidents Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower 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 27% 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: 551 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Presidents Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Presidents Elementary School's student population of 551 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
551 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Presidents Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Presidents Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#968 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
16%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
73%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
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 Presidents Elementary School's ranking?
Presidents Elementary School is ranked #968 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Presidents Elementary School often compared to?
Presidents Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle Creek Elementary School, Shoultes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Presidents Elementary School?
551 students attend Presidents Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Presidents Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Presidents Elementary School?
Presidents Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Presidents Elementary School offer ?
Presidents Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Presidents Elementary School part of?
Presidents Elementary School is part of Arlington School District.
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