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Washington Elementary School

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Washington Elementary School ranks 99 th of 494 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-4

99^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 494 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 80% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Washington Elementary School is a K-4 public school in Fayetteville, AR, serving 293 students as part of the highly-rated Fayetteville School District. The most remarkable thing about Washington Elementary is its incredible turnaround story: after ranking in the 32nd percentile statewide in 2020-2021, the school has climbed dramatically to the 80th percentile in 2025-2026, making it one of the fastest-improving elementary schools in the area. This is especially impressive when compared to nearby Leverett Elementary School, which is just a mile away with similar enrollment and economic diversity, but has been on a slight downward trend. Washington's rapid improvement suggests effective changes in leadership or curriculum that are paying off for students.

Academically, Washington shows a unique profile: its English Language Arts and Reading scores are slightly above the district average, but its Mathematics and Science scores fall below district peers. This is the opposite of top-performing neighbors like Root Elementary (99th percentile) and Vandergriff Elementary (100th percentile), which excel across all subjects. A deeper look reveals a concerning 4th-grade "drop-off": while 3rd graders perform well above district averages, 4th graders fall significantly behind in every subject, particularly math where they trail the district by 14 percentage points. This suggests a potential issue with 4th-grade instruction or curriculum that families should investigate.

Washington spends $15,328 per student—significantly more than top performers like Root ($11,531) and Vandergriff ($11,305)—and maintains a lower student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1. However, higher spending doesn't guarantee better results, as Asbell Elementary spends the most in the area ($17,096) yet ranks in the bottom 12% of the state. For parents, Washington represents a solid, improving school in a high-achieving district, but one with clear areas for growth in STEM subjects and a critical need to address the 4th-grade performance gap.

293

Students ?

17.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,328

Per pupil spending ?

49.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

425 N Highland Avenue
Fayetteville, AR 72701

(479) 444-3073

District: Fayetteville School District

Students who attend Washington Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Ramay Junior High School
High:	Fayetteville High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.1%

African American:

15.4%

Hispanic:

12.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 47th percentile in 2016 → 80th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (54% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 33 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school54%

District avg56%

Arkansas avg41%

99^th of 494

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 20%▲ up 33 pts since 2016

From bottom 47% (2016) to top 20% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 9Elementary Schools in the Fayetteville School District

33^rd of 254Fayetteville School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	77.2	99 of 494	80.0%	★★★★☆
2025	82.5	69 of 495	86.1%	★★★★☆
2024	88.7	39 of 497	92.2%	★★★★★
2023	66.4	165 of 492	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.2	143 of 487	70.6%	★★★★☆
2021	37.3	337 of 496	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.7	311 of 488	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	56.1	227 of 480	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	50.1	252 of 485	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	50.5	263 of 494	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	65.1	134 of 466	71.2%	★★★★☆
2014	46.9	303 of 471	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	39.0	344 of 476	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	41.8	335 of 468	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	28.1	389 of 471	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	31.8	360 of 457	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	37.7	325 of 445	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	38.7	318 of 439	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	61.8	179 of 440	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	59.4	186 of 402	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	60.4	170 of 411	58.6%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Science57%+13 vs state

Reading55%+15 vs state

English Language Arts54%+14 vs state

Mathematics52%+8 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Washington School has a wonderful family environment. Parents are welcomed and informed. I have two girls who attend Washington and they have had a wonderful social and academic experience. Wouldn't change a thing. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)				ATLAS Reading (2026)				ATLAS Mathematics (2026)				ATLAS Algebra (2026)				ATLAS Geometry (2026)				ATLAS Science (2026)				ATLAS Biology (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 3rd Grade	ATLAS Algebra 4th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 5th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 3rd Grade	ATLAS Geometry 4th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 5th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 3rd Grade	ATLAS Biology 4th Grade	ATLAS Biology 5th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Washington Elementary School	Public	K-4	425 N Highland Avenue	Fayetteville	72701	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 444-3073	293	17	17.2	49.1%	176 (60.1%)	45 (15.4%)	37 (12.6%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.7%)	26 (8.9%)	77.2	99^th of 494 public elementary schools	80.0%		82.5	69^th of 495 public elementary schools	86.1%	30	57.4	50.7		53.8	57.4	53.6		55.4	54.1	50.0		51.9									60.7	52.9		56.6					$15,328	$1,230	$14,098
Leverett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1124 W Cleveland	Fayetteville	72702	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 444-3077	238	14	17.0	55.9%	112 (47.1%)	41 (17.2%)	47 (19.7%)	8 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	27 (11.3%)	66.1	166^th of 494 public elementary schools	66.4%		72	125^th of 495 public elementary schools	74.7%	41	43.5	47.4		45.2	43.5	55.3		48.8	43.5	57.9		50.0									47.8	60.5		53.6					$15,481	$1,359	$14,122
Root Elementary School	Public	K-4	1529 Mission Blvd	Fayetteville	72701	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 444-3075	445	25	17.8	14.8%	376 (84.5%)	6 (1.3%)	31 (7.0%)	9 (2.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.5%)	97.1	5^th of 494 public elementary schools	99.0%		99.6	1^st of 495 public elementary schools	99.8%	4	76.1	83.2		79.9	73.9	79.2		76.7	64.8	87.1		76.7									69.3	86.1		78.3					$11,531	$640	$10,891
Happy Hollow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2175 East Peppervine Drive	Fayetteville	72701	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 444-3085	521	28	18.6	47.0%	326 (62.6%)	44 (8.4%)	82 (15.7%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)	58 (11.1%)	82.9	67^th of 494 public elementary schools	86.4%		81.8	71^st of 495 public elementary schools	85.7%	4	55.8	62.5		59.1	56.7	62.5		59.6	49.5	55.8		52.6									60.0	66.3		63.2					$12,554	$977	$11,577
Asbell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1500 N Sang	Fayetteville	72701	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 444-3080	319	22	14.5	87.5%	103 (32.3%)	86 (27.0%)	62 (19.4%)	9 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.8%)	49 (15.4%)	17.4	431^st of 494 public elementary schools	12.8%		26.4	381^st of 495 public elementary schools	23.0%	50	22.0	30.4		26.1	25.4	28.6		27.0	25.4	27.3		26.3									22.0	23.6		22.8					$17,096	$2,300	$14,796
Butterfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	3050 Old Missouri Road	Fayetteville	72703	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 444-3081	567	29	19.5	47.3%	313 (55.2%)	55 (9.7%)	111 (19.6%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	15 (2.6%)	66 (11.6%)	64.1	180^th of 494 public elementary schools	63.6%		83.7	64^th of 495 public elementary schools	87.1%	116	44.7	49.2		47.0	48.2	46.7		47.5	46.5	55.7		51.3									45.6	46.7		46.2					$12,253	$737	$11,515
Owl Creek School	Public	PK, KG-4	375 North Rupple Road	Fayetteville	72704	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 718-0200	619	37	16.5	69.6%	228 (36.8%)	124 (20.0%)	144 (23.3%)	18 (2.9%)	2 (0.3%)	16 (2.6%)	87 (14.1%)	56	224^th of 494 public elementary schools	54.7%		54.2	238^th of 495 public elementary schools	51.9%	14	37.7	46.7		42.3	40.6	43.9		42.3	41.9	48.6		45.3									46.7	48.6		47.6					$14,514	$1,670	$12,844
Lisa Academy Fayetteville	Public, Charter	K-5	1166 Van Asche Drive	Fayetteville	72704	Washington County	Lisa Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 717-6464	377	20	18.7	41.9%	203 (53.8%)	32 (8.5%)	77 (20.4%)	26 (6.9%)	6 (1.6%)	2 (0.5%)	31 (8.2%)	91.6	23^rd of 494 public elementary schools	95.3%		78.6	93^rd of 495 public elementary schools	81.2%	70	66.7	65.5	56.0	63.0	68.5	65.5	56.0	63.6	64.8	70.7	62.0	66.0									66.7	67.2	62.0	65.4
Holcomb Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2900 N Salem Road	Fayetteville	72704	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 527-3610	603	29	20.8	30.5%	398 (66.0%)	42 (7.0%)	83 (13.8%)	16 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.2%)	56 (9.3%)	92.4	20^th of 494 public elementary schools	96.0%		91.2	31^st of 495 public elementary schools	93.7%	11	72.6	58.1		65.0	71.8	58.1		64.6	71.8	76.7		74.4									70.1	60.5		65.0					$12,261	$739	$11,522
Vandergriff Elementary School	Public	K-4	2900 N Salem Road	Fayetteville	72703	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 527-3600	558	30	18.6	11.3%	452 (81.0%)	8 (1.4%)	40 (7.2%)	19 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	37 (6.6%)	98.1	2^nd of 494 public elementary schools	99.6%		98.9	2^nd of 495 public elementary schools	99.6%		71.9	80.2		76.8	66.3	78.6		73.6	82.0	85.5		84.1									74.2	84.0		80.0					$11,305	$573	$10,732

Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Elementary School

How many students attend Washington Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 293 students attended Washington Elementary School.

Is Washington Elementary School a good school?

Washington Elementary School ranks 99^th of 494 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Washington Elementary School?

Students at Washington Elementary School are 60% White, 15% African American, 13% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% Asian.

What district is Washington Elementary School in?

Fayetteville School District

What schools do graduates of Washington Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Washington Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ramay Junior High School
High : Fayetteville High School

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 13, 2026

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2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

2017–18 through 2024–25 dropout ratesJan 6, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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