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Washington Elementary

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Washington Elementary ranks 172 nd of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

172^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 656 Kansas Elementary Schools

Better than 74% of Kansas elementary schools

Summary

Washington Elementary is a public elementary school serving 196 students in grades PK-6 in Washington, Kansas. The school is part of the Washington County Schools district, which is ranked 180 out of 264 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Washington Elementary has shown steady improvement in its academic performance over the past few years. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school ranked 172 out of 656 Kansas elementary schools and received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, a significant improvement from its 1-star rating in 2016-2017. The school has also demonstrated strong performance among specific student groups, ranking 168 out of 576 Kansas elementary schools for White students and 71 out of 533 schools for low socioeconomic status students, both receiving 4-star ratings. Washington Elementary's test scores are consistently higher than the state and district averages, with 58.76% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 53.91% in Mathematics.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville, Hanover Elementary, and Linn Elementary, Washington Elementary performs well academically. The school has also seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 19.7% in the 2023-2024 school year to 3.7% in the 2024-2025 school year. Overall, Washington Elementary is a strong-performing elementary school that has shown consistent improvement in academic achievement and student outcomes.

192

Students ?

10.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,468

Per pupil spending ?

52.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

114 North E. Street
Washington, KS 66968

(785) 325-2261

District: Washington County Schools

Students who attend Washington Elementary usually attend:

High:

Washington County High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.9%

Hispanic:

10.9%

Two or more races:

3.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 32nd percentile in 2015 → 74th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Kansas average (53% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 42 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Kansas median (74th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school53%

District avg42%

Kansas avg42%

172^nd of 656

Kansas public elementary schools ?

Top 26%▲ up 42 pts since 2015

From bottom 32% (2015) to top 26% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

180^th of 264Washington County Schools among Kansas 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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	69.3	172 of 656	73.8%	★★★★☆
2024	60.4	242 of 653	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.9	297 of 660	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	34.4	465 of 668	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.0	393 of 670	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.3	368 of 667	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	54.5	301 of 656	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	30.7	491 of 659	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	39.4	431 of 656	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	38.4	464 of 678	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	50.9	417 of 668	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	41.2	498 of 660	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	38.0	484 of 631	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	49.4	397 of 630	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	62.6	265 of 621	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	58.8	302 of 614	50.8%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	56.3	246 of 591	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.2	302 of 591	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	55.5	255 of 574	55.6%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	77.1	71 of 533	86.7%	★★★★☆
2024	66.1	137 of 546	74.9%	★★★★☆
2023	62.1	170 of 541	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.7	322 of 512	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	50.5	234 of 494	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.5	169 of 509	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.1	137 of 512	73.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	31.6	441 of 605	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	60.1	206 of 586	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	46.3	315 of 575	45.2%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	66.6	168 of 576	70.8%	★★★★☆
2024	56.1	239 of 579	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.4	280 of 584	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	31.8	453 of 596	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	38.8	385 of 587	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	40.7	362 of 592	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	50.2	290 of 574	49.5%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)87th percentile+13 vs school

White (2025)71st percentile-3 vs school

Female (2021)58th percentile+17 vs school

Male (2021)27th percentile-14 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts59%+14 vs state

Mathematics54%+15 vs state

Science46%+5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)						KAP Mathematics (2025)						KAP Science (2025)		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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Washington Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	114 North E. Street	Washington	66968	Washington County	Washington County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 325-2261	192	19	10.3	52.1%	163 (84.9%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.6%)	69.3	172^nd of 656 public elementary schools	73.8%		60.4	242^nd of 653 public elementary schools	62.9%	70	72.4	53.8	69.2	42.4		58.8	65.5	55.6	57.7	39.4		53.9	46.1	46.1	$15,468	$1,722	$13,746
Linn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	300 Parkview	Linn	66953	Washington County	Barnes	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 348-5531	161	12	13.1	33.5%	132 (82.0%)	1 (0.6%)	27 (16.8%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	96.1	8^th of 656 public elementary schools	98.8%		98	3^rd of 653 public elementary schools	99.5%	5			70.0	90.0	76.9	72.2			80.0	80.0	69.2	68.5	80.0	78.6	$14,261	$607	$13,654
Hanover Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	209 E North	Hanover	66945	Washington County	Barnes	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 337-2281	231	9	25.7	15.2%	226 (97.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	71.9	157^th of 656 public elementary schools	76.1%		62.2	221^st of 653 public elementary schools	66.2%	64		66.7	72.7			63.8		41.7	36.4			43.5	72.7	72.2	$14,097	$1,008	$13,088
Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville	Public	PK, KG-2	307 E Lincoln	Waterville	66548	Marshall County	Valley Heights	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 363-2530	112	9	12.4	53.6%	101 (90.2%)	3 (2.7%)	8 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$18,400	$1,348	$17,052

Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Elementary

What schools do graduates of Washington Elementary attend?

Students who attend Washington Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Washington County High School

How many students attend Washington Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 192 students attended Washington Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Washington Elementary?

Students at Washington Elementary are 85% White, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Washington Elementary in?

Washington County Schools

Is Washington Elementary a good school?

Washington Elementary ranks 172^nd of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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