Washington Elementary School

801 12th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 503 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 503 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 30% in MN
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Washington Elementary School's student population of 503 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
503 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Washington Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#505 out of 1860 schools
(Top 30%)
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55%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
12%
2%
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Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
3%
12%
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Black
n/a
12%
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White
68%
61%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
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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 Minnesota.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Washington Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Washington Elementary School's ranking?
Washington Elementary School is ranked #505 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
503 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Washington Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Cloquet Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 503 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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