Washington Elementary School

1401 Washington St.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 480 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Washington 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 480 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 30% in WA
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Washington Elementary School's student population of 480 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
480 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Washington Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.58, 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)
#547 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Washington Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
40%
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 Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
53%
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 Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Washington Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
9%
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Hispanic
40%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
51%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
4%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Washington Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Washington 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
51%
50%
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 Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
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 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 Washington Elementary School's ranking?
Washington Elementary School is ranked #547 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Washington Elementary School often compared to?
Washington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunnyslope Elementary School, Mission View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
480 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Washington Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Wenatchee School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 480 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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