Washington Elementary School

2100 12th Ave E
Hibbing, MN 55746
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Washington Elementary School serves 222 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 222 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Washington Elementary School's student population of 222 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
222 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
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American Indian
2%
2%
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Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
4%
11%
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Black
4%
12%
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White
76%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
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Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
222 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Washington Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Hibbing Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 222 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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