Serving 91 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Wilbur Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 50-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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-6
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilbur Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wilbur Elementary School's student population of 91 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
91 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wilbur 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 Wilbur Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#945 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
8%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
79%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilbur Elementary School's ranking?
Wilbur Elementary School is ranked #945 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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Wilbur Elementary School?
91 students attend Wilbur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Wilbur Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilbur Elementary School?
Wilbur Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Wilbur Elementary School offer ?
Wilbur Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Wilbur Elementary School part of?
Wilbur Elementary School is part of Wilbur School District.
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