Palouse Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 600 E Alder Street
       Palouse, WA  99161-8780


(509) 878-1921

District: Palouse School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
680th of 1,169 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,764 Help


Students who attend Palouse Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Palouse at Garfield Middle School
High:    Palouse High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.5 Help
Number of students:  83

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.5%
Hispanic:
9.6%
African American:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53% Help


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Compare Details Palouse Elementary ranks worse than 58.2% of elementary schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.46. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.5%), Hispanic (9.6%), African American (2.4%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palouse Elementary is 8.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palouse Elementary is $22,764.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Palouse Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Palouse Elementary 680th of 1169 Washington public elementary schools. (See Palouse Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Palouse School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Palouse School District 57th of 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Palouse Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Palouse Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 41.09 627th 1026 38.9%
2005 36.18 707th 1031 31.4%
2006 57.97 445th 1051 57.7%
2007 59.93 422nd 1069 60.5%
2008 59.36 445th 1067 58.3%
2009 75.95 199th 1072 81.4%
2010 54.59 488th 1088 55.1%
2011 72.15 259th 1092 76.3%
2012 52.20 562nd 1097 48.8%
2013 80.19 166th 1106 85.0%
2015 79.52 191st 1067 82.1%
2016 67.19 337th 1053 68.0%
2017 51.77 524th 1056 50.4%
2018 56.86 451st 1054 57.2%
2019 70.23 326th 1130 71.2%
2022 74.43 282nd 1169 75.9%
2023 40.46 680th 1169 41.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Palouse Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.36 535th 1075 50.2%
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Rank History for White students at Palouse Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.06 615th 833 26.2%
2019 64.34 370th 1027 64.0%
2022 64.46 348th 1031 66.2%
2023 28.87 776th 1011 23.2%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Palouse Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 226 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 230
1989 238 0 0 7 7 n/a n/a 0 252
1990 216 0 0 8 9 n/a n/a 0 233
1991 238 1 0 11 4 n/a n/a 0 254
1992 252 0 0 8 7 n/a n/a 0 267
1993 124 0 1 7 4 n/a n/a 0 136
1994 130 0 1 7 3 n/a n/a 0 141
1995 153 3 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 164
1996 153 3 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 164
1997 135 1 0 7 4 n/a n/a 0 147
1998 136 1 0 6 4 n/a n/a 0 147
1999 122 1 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 130
2000 122 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 129
2001 109 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 113
2002 81 0 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 89
2003 81 0 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 89
2004 81 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 86
2005 82 1 0 3 6 n/a n/a 0 92
2006 80 0 0 2 3 n/a n/a 4 89
2007 75 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 4 82
2008 70 0 1 1 2 n/a n/a 2 76
2009 72 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 2 76
2010 68 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 3 73
2011 68 0 1 9 1 0 6 0 85
2012 72 0 0 9 1 0 4 0 86
2013 71 0 0 8 0 0 3 0 82
2014 83 1 0 10 0 0 6 0 100
2015 69 1 0 9 0 0 5 0 84
2016 76 0 0 9 0 0 8 0 93
2017 89 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 97
2018 88 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 89
2019 101 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 105
2020 98 0 0 1 2 0 6 0 107
2021 77 0 2 2 1 0 3 0 85
2022 69 0 0 9 1 0 3 0 82
2023 71 2 0 8 1 0 1 0 83

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Palouse Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 230 9.0 25.5 0
1989 252 11.0 22.9 n/a
1990 233 10.6 21.9 0
1991 254 17.2 14.7 n/a
1992 267 17.6 15.1 n/a
1993 136 11.0 12.4 n/a
1994 141 10.0 14.1 n/a
1995 164 12.0 13.7 n/a
1996 164 12.0 13.7 n/a
1997 147 11.3 13.0 n/a
1998 147 11.5 12.8 n/a
1999 130 11.7 11.1 n/a
2000 129 8.2 15.7 n/a
2001 113 8.4 13.5 n/a
2002 89 7.9 11.3 42.7
2003 89 7.9 11.3 42.7
2004 86 6.0 14.3 29.1
2005 92 6.5 14.2 30.4
2006 89 6.8 13.1 37.6
2007 82 4.6 17.8 42.3
2008 76 3.9 19.5 40.5
2009 76 3.9 19.5 79.7
2010 73 5.0 14.6 58.6
2011 85 5.0 16.8 45.9
2012 86 4.9 17.2 50
2013 82 5.4 14.9 45.1
2014 100 n/a n/a 46
2015 84 10.0 8.4 38.1
2016 93 7.0 13.2 36.6
2017 97 6.7 14.3 37.1
2018 89 8.0 11.0 31.5
2019 105 6.7 15.5 31.4
2020 107 7.0 15.1 44.9
2021 85 7.0 11.9 38.8
2022 82 6.3 12.9 47.6
2023 83 9.7 8.5 53

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Palouse Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 230 9.0 25.5 0
1989 252 11.0 22.9 n/a
1990 233 10.6 21.9 0
1991 254 17.2 14.7 n/a
1992 267 17.6 15.1 n/a
1993 136 11.0 12.4 n/a
1994 141 10.0 14.1 n/a
1995 164 12.0 13.7 n/a
1996 164 12.0 13.7 n/a
1997 147 11.3 13.0 n/a
1998 147 11.5 12.8 n/a
1999 130 11.7 11.1 n/a
2000 129 8.2 15.7 n/a
2001 113 8.4 13.5 n/a
2002 89 7.9 11.3 42.7
2003 89 7.9 11.3 42.7
2004 86 6.0 14.3 29.1
2005 92 6.5 14.2 30.4
2006 89 6.8 13.1 37.6
2007 82 4.6 17.8 42.3
2008 76 3.9 19.5 40.5
2009 76 3.9 19.5 79.7
2010 73 5.0 14.6 58.6
2011 85 5.0 16.8 45.9
2012 86 4.9 17.2 50
2013 82 5.4 14.9 45.1
2014 100 n/a n/a 46
2015 84 10.0 8.4 38.1
2016 93 7.0 13.2 36.6
2017 97 6.7 14.3 37.1
2018 89 8.0 11.0 31.5
2019 105 6.7 15.5 31.4
2020 107 7.0 15.1 44.9
2021 85 7.0 11.9 38.8
2022 82 6.3 12.9 47.6
2023 83 9.7 8.5 53

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201682.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%95.7%100.0%95.7%95.7%95.7%100.0%
201755.0%0.0%5.0%0.0%0.0%60.0%65.0%70.0%70.0%70.0%65.0%
201990.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%5.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%
202086.7%0.0%0.0%6.7%6.7%86.7%86.7%93.3%86.7%86.7%100.0%100.0%100.0%86.7%
2021100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202292.3%7.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%92.3%92.3%92.3%92.3%92.3%92.3%92.3%92.3%92.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Palouse Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201983.3%2.2%2.2%8.9%90.0%88.9%87.8%88.9%88.9%88.9%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Palouse Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,205 (6.3%) $18,063 (93.7%) $19,268
2020 $728 (6.9%) $9,810 (93.1%) $10,538
2021 $969 (4.5%) $20,404 (95.5%) $21,373
2022 $1,816 (8.0%) $20,949 (92.0%) $22,764

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Palouse Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 326th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 680th of 1169 Elementary schools
 29.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palouse Elementary)83.347.1
 36.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palouse School District)83.347.1
 36.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Palouse Elementary)83.352.9
 30.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Palouse School District)83.352.9
 30.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Palouse Elementary)68.845.5
 23.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Palouse School District)68.845.5
 23.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Palouse Elementary)5027.3
 22.7%
   5th Grade Math (Palouse School District)5027.3
 22.7%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Palouse Elementary)5045.5
 4.5%
   5th Grade Science (Palouse School District)5045.5
 4.5%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Palouse Elementary)73.846
 27.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Palouse School District)74.562.5
 12%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Palouse Elementary)66.743.2
 23.4%
   All Grades Math (Palouse School District)55.139.2
 15.9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Palouse Elementary)5045.5
 4.5%
   All Grades Science (Palouse School District)6548.3
 16.7%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10583
 21%
African American02
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic08
Pacific Islander00
White10171
 29.7%
Two or More Races31
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.4%53%
 21.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Palouse Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 83 students attended Palouse Elementary.

Students at Palouse Elementary are 86% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Palouse Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Palouse at Garfield Middle School
High : Palouse High School

Palouse Elementary ranks 680th of 1169 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction. School Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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