Serving 734 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Yacolt Primary 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 54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is equal to 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 8% 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: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 734 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yacolt Primary's student population of 734 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
734 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yacolt Primary 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 Yacolt Primary is 0.15, 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
#633 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
5%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
92%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yacolt Primary's ranking?
Yacolt Primary is ranked #633 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Yacolt Primary?
734 students attend Yacolt Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Yacolt Primary students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yacolt Primary?
Yacolt Primary has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Yacolt Primary offer ?
Yacolt Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Yacolt Primary part of?
Yacolt Primary is part of Battle Ground School District.
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