Salish Coast Elementary School

1637 Grant St
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Salish Coast 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 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 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 459 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 50% in WA
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Salish Coast Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Salish Coast Elementary School's student population of 459 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
459 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Salish Coast 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 Salish Coast Elementary School is 0.44, 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)
#920 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-44%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Salish Coast 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.
50-54%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Salish Coast 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.
50-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
9%
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Hispanic
12%
26%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
73%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Salish Coast Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
12%
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.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Salish Coast 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
53%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Salish Coast Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Salish Coast 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 Salish Coast Elementary School's ranking?
Salish Coast Elementary School is ranked #920 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Salish Coast Elementary School often compared to?
Salish Coast Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Heron Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Salish Coast Elementary School?
459 students attend Salish Coast Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Salish Coast Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% 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 Salish Coast Elementary School?
Salish Coast Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Salish Coast Elementary School offer ?
Salish Coast Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Salish Coast Elementary School part of?
Salish Coast Elementary School is part of Port Townsend School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 459 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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