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Selkirk Elementary School

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Selkirk Elementary School ranks 573 rd of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

573^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,160 Washington Elementary Schools

Better than 51% of Washington elementary schools

Summary

Selkirk Elementary School is a small, rural public school serving about 124 students in grades PK-5 in Metaline Falls, WA, as part of the highly-rated Selkirk School District.

The school has a notable strength in supporting its students, with over 70% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and its performance in English Language Arts and Science consistently beats the state average. However, math scores, especially in 4th grade, are a clear area for improvement and lag behind state averages. The school's statewide ranking has varied significantly over the years, showing recent improvement, but performance can differ quite a bit from one grade level to the next.

Compared to a nearby school like Northport Elementary School, Selkirk stands out for its effectiveness with students from lower-income families. While both schools are in top-tier districts, Selkirk achieves this with a higher student-to-teacher ratio. Northport has seen a recent decline in its overall ranking, whereas Selkirk's has improved, making it an interesting comparison for parents considering the educational approaches in these rural communities.

124

Students ?

14.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,426

Per pupil spending ?

70.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

219 Park Avenue
Metaline Falls, WA 99153

(509) 446-4225

District: Selkirk School District

Students who attend Selkirk Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Selkirk Middle School
High:	Selkirk High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.5%

Hispanic:

12.9%

Two or more races:

4.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 67th percentile in 2015 → 51st in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Washington median (51st percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 16 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school52%

District avg56%

Washington avg48%

573^rd of 1,160

Washington public elementary schools ?

Top 49%▼ down 17 pts since 2015

From top 33% (2015) to top 49% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

38^th of 247Selkirk School District among Washington 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	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	48.5	573 of 1160	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	43.6	641 of 1168	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.7	782 of 1169	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	70.3	324 of 1169	72.3%	★★★★☆
2021	49.3	519 of 1107	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	70.9	316 of 1130	72.0%	★★★★☆
2018	77.4	232 of 1054	78.0%	★★★★☆
2017	86.2	123 of 1056	88.4%	★★★★☆
2016	74.1	264 of 1053	74.9%	★★★★☆
2015	65.3	347 of 1067	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	83.4	130 of 1106	88.2%	★★★★☆
2012	79.3	164 of 1097	85.1%	★★★★☆
2011	62.6	404 of 1092	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	58.9	427 of 1088	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	72.1	255 of 1072	76.2%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2024	46.9	563 of 1093	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.6	591 of 1094	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	82.0	167 of 1068	84.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	69.8	231 of 1013	77.2%	★★★★☆
2024	72.6	207 of 1024	79.8%	★★★★☆
2023	52.0	469 of 1013	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	89.4	35 of 1019	96.6%	★★★★★
2019	90.6	21 of 979	97.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	59.1	419 of 1098	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	79.5	214 of 1113	80.8%	★★★★☆
2019	70.0	308 of 1075	71.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	34.8	679 of 1007	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.8	650 of 1009	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	21.8	849 of 1011	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	66.4	330 of 1031	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.4	497 of 943	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	59.9	417 of 1027	59.4%	★★★☆☆

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)77th percentile+27 vs school

Male (2025)62nd percentile+11 vs school

Female (2024)48th percentile+3 vs school

White (2025)33rd percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

Science62%+13 vs state

English Language Arts60%+7 vs state

Math34%-9 vs state

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Tuesday, December 13, 2016

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)		SBAC English Language Arts (2025)						SBAC Math (2025)							% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	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	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Selkirk Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	219 Park Avenue	Metaline Falls	99153	Pend Oreille County	Selkirk School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 446-4225	124	9	14.5	70.2%	101 (81.5%)	1 (0.8%)	16 (12.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.8%)	48.5	573^rd of 1160 public elementary schools	50.6%		43.6	641^st of 1168 public elementary schools	45.1%	68	62.5	62.5	79.0	44.4	56.3			60.4	47.4	22.2	31.3				34.0	81.3	93.8	93.8	93.8	93.8	87.5	93.8	87.5	87.5	87.5	$21,426	$2,683	$18,743
Northport Elementary School	Public	K-8	404 10th Street	Northport	99157	Stevens County	Northport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 732-4441	105	10	10.0	82.9%	85 (81.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (11.4%)	4 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.8%)	52	536^th of 1160 public elementary schools	53.8%		62.6	417^th of 1168 public elementary schools	64.3%	119	46.2	60.9		25.0	46.2	61.5	71.4	52.0	55.6		46.2	61.5	50.0	60.0	46.7											$22,977	$2,283	$20,694

Frequently Asked Questions about Selkirk Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Selkirk Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Selkirk Middle School
High : Selkirk High School

How many students attend Selkirk Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 124 students attended Selkirk Elementary School.

What district is Selkirk Elementary School in?

Selkirk School District

What is the racial makeup of Selkirk Elementary School?

Students at Selkirk Elementary School are 81% White, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Is Selkirk Elementary School a good school?

Selkirk Elementary School ranks 573^rd of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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