Serving 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Washington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
91%
22%
Black
2%
7%
White
4%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% KS state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% KS state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
411 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Washington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Liberal School District.
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