Serving 424 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vicki I. Groff 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vicki I. Groff Elementary School's student population of 424 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vicki I. Groff 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 Vicki I. Groff Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#680 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
41%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
55%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
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 Vicki I. Groff Elementary School's ranking?
Vicki I. Groff Elementary School is ranked #680 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Vicki I. Groff Elementary School?
424 students attend Vicki I. Groff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Vicki I. Groff Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vicki I. Groff Elementary School?
Vicki I. Groff Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Vicki I. Groff Elementary School offer ?
Vicki I. Groff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Vicki I. Groff Elementary School part of?
Vicki I. Groff Elementary School is part of Moses Lake School District.
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