Serving 635 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Robert S Lince Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 57% (which was higher than the Washington state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 58% (which was higher than the Washington state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
635 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)57%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)58%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
33%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
62%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% WA state average).
How many students attend Robert S Lince Elementary School?
635 students attend Robert S Lince Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Robert S Lince Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert S Lince Elementary School?
Robert S Lince Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Robert S Lince Elementary School offer ?
Robert S Lince Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Robert S Lince Elementary School part of?
Robert S Lince Elementary School is part of Selah School District.
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