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Washington Elementary

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Washington Elementary ranks 212 th of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

212^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 656 Kansas Elementary Schools

Better than 68% of Kansas elementary schools

Summary

Washington Elementary is a public elementary school in Ellis, Kansas, serving 185 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Ellis District, which is ranked 74 out of 264 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Washington Elementary consistently performs above the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency. The school's ELA proficiency rate in 2024-2025 was 63.28%, compared to the state average of 44.47%. Washington Elementary's performance is particularly strong in 3rd, 5th, and 6th grade ELA, where proficiency rates are significantly higher than state and district averages. The school also has relatively low student-teacher ratios and per-student spending slightly above the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Washington Elementary generally outperforms Trego Grade School in academic proficiency, but the Hays-based schools (such as Roosevelt Elementary, Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, and Woodrow Wilson Elementary) tend to have higher overall proficiency rates, especially in ELA. The Hays schools also have lower chronic absenteeism rates and higher per-student spending. Washington Elementary's performance has fluctuated over the years, suggesting the need for consistent and targeted support to maintain its success.

182

Students ?

14.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,778

Per pupil spending ?

40.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

100 East 13th
Ellis, KS 67637

(785) 726-3136

District: Ellis

Students who attend Washington Elementary usually attend:

High:

Ellis Junior/Senior High

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.5%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Two or more races:

1.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 51st percentile in 2015 → 68th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Kansas average (60% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 17 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Kansas median (68th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school60%

District avg54%

Kansas avg42%

212^th of 656

Kansas public elementary schools ?

Top 32%▲ up 16 pts since 2015

From top 49% (2015) to top 32% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

74^th of 264Ellis 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	66.3	212 of 656	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.2	231 of 653	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.1	284 of 660	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	39.5	424 of 668	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	69.0	177 of 670	73.6%	★★★★☆
2019	66.2	196 of 667	70.6%	★★★★☆
2018	65.5	196 of 656	70.1%	★★★★☆
2017	67.3	187 of 659	71.6%	★★★★☆
2016	56.9	275 of 656	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	52.1	329 of 678	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	48.6	442 of 668	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	47.5	451 of 660	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	36.9	495 of 631	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	55.5	341 of 630	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	58.1	323 of 621	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	63.9	255 of 614	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	56.9	314 of 600	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2006	63.6	237 of 585	59.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	80.2	84 of 591	85.8%	★★★★☆
2019	66.0	179 of 591	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	73.8	115 of 574	80.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2023	56.2	215 of 541	60.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	61.1	216 of 605	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.8	208 of 586	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.1	213 of 575	63.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	58.8	223 of 576	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.1	297 of 579	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.0	339 of 584	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.4	447 of 596	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	61.6	205 of 587	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.4	229 of 592	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.3	219 of 574	61.8%	★★★☆☆

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)

Female (2021)86th percentile+12 vs school

Male (2021)64th percentile-9 vs school

White (2025)61st percentile-6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)60th percentile+3 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

Science67%+25 vs state

English Language Arts63%+19 vs state

Mathematics49%+10 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 8th 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 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th 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	100 East 13th	Ellis	67637	Ellis County	Ellis	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 726-3136	182	13	14.1	40.7%	172 (94.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	66.3	212^th of 656 public elementary schools	67.7%		61.2	231^st of 653 public elementary schools	64.6%	19	78.3	38.5	80.9	45.5			63.3	60.9	15.4	52.4	52.4			48.7	66.7		66.7	$12,778	$3,389	$9,389
Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elementary	Public	K-5	1401 Hall	Hays	67601	Ellis County	Hays	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 623-2510	371	26	14.1	39.6%	289 (77.9%)	11 (3.0%)	34 (9.2%)	18 (4.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.6%)	87.2	57^th of 656 public elementary schools	91.3%		93.3	18^th of 653 public elementary schools	97.2%	39	75.4	73.2	71.9				73.6	56.9	59.7	66.7				60.9	68.3		68.3	$15,597	$3,725	$11,872
Lincoln Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1906 Ash	Hays	67601	Ellis County	Hays	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 623-2500	274	18	15.4	59.5%	190 (69.3%)	7 (2.6%)	63 (23.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.7%)	66.6	208^th of 656 public elementary schools	68.3%		45.8	366^th of 653 public elementary schools	44.0%	158	77.8	57.1	54.5				63.1	63.0	40.0	40.9				47.6	50.0		50.0	$17,888	$4,366	$13,522
Woodrow Wilson Elementary	Public	K-5	101 E 28th	Hays	67601	Ellis County	Hays	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 623-2550	364	25	14.5	37.9%	305 (83.8%)	5 (1.4%)	40 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.6%)	74.7	143^rd of 656 public elementary schools	78.2%		73.2	132^nd of 653 public elementary schools	79.8%	11	68.7	64.9	76.5				69.9	53.1	59.5	67.6				60.2	30.9		30.9	$15,771	$3,745	$12,026
Roosevelt Elementary	Public	K-5	2000 MacArthur	Hays	67601	Ellis County	Hays	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 623-2520	420	29	14.7	41.4%	341 (81.2%)	4 (1.0%)	51 (12.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.2%)	56.4	280^th of 656 public elementary schools	57.3%		62.2	220^th of 653 public elementary schools	66.3%	60	53.7	54.3	42.2				50.0	55.2	58.6	41.7				51.7	40.3		40.3	$17,765	$4,505	$13,260
Trego Grade School	Public	PK, KG-8	612 Junction Avenue	WaKeeney	67672	Trego County	Trego County	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 743-2472	285	24	11.6	37.2%	260 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.2%)	31.1	481^st of 656 public elementary schools	26.7%		32.4	465^th of 653 public elementary schools	28.8%	16	51.6	33.3	45.8	17.1	38.5	37.5	36.4	41.9	25.0	29.2	22.9	36.0	37.5	31.7	45.8	46.9	46.4	$16,001	$961	$15,040

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 : Ellis Junior/Senior High

What is the racial makeup of Washington Elementary?

Students at Washington Elementary are 95% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Washington Elementary in?

Ellis

How many students attend Washington Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 182 students attended Washington Elementary.

Is Washington Elementary a good school?

Washington Elementary ranks 212^th of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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