Summary:
The Grand Coulee Dam School District in Washington contains one elementary school, Lake Roosevelt Elementary, serving about 354 students from Pre-K through 6th grade in a rural area with significant economic need.
Despite a high per-student spending of $18,840 and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15-to-1, Lake Roosevelt Elementary faces considerable academic challenges, with proficiency rates in English, math, and science consistently and significantly below state averages. The school has ranked in the bottom 10% of Washington elementary schools for the past three years, a trend mirrored by the Grand Coulee Dam School District overall, which ranks in the bottom 4% of state districts.
Performance varies by grade, with 5th grade showing relative strength in English and science, while 4th grade struggles most, particularly in math. With 75% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a community with high economic need. The data presents a complex picture where substantial resource investment has not yet translated into improved standardized test outcomes, suggesting the challenges are multifaceted and extend beyond simple funding solutions.
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