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South Whidbey Elementary

Q: Is South Whidbey Elementary a good school?

South Whidbey Elementary ranks 560 th of 1138 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

560^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,138 Washington Elementary Schools

Better than 51% of Washington elementary schools

Summary

South Whidbey Elementary is a K–5 school in Langley serving 485 students in the island community of the South Whidbey School District. The district is highly rated statewide, ranking 38th of 238 Washington districts, but the school itself is more middle-of-the-pack, ranking at the 51st percentile and receiving three stars for 2025–26. The school has made meaningful long-term progress, rising from the 24th percentile in 2014–15, although its ranking has slipped from a 59th-percentile peak in 2021–22.

Academic results vary considerably by subject. Science is the clearest strength: 67.47% of students were proficient, more than 16 percentage points above the state and higher than results at View Ridge Elementary, Jackson Elementary School, and Elger Bay Elementary. English Language Arts was weaker at 46.25%, below both the state and district averages. Math was nearly identical to the state average overall at 43.03%, but fourth-grade proficiency fell to 37.80% and fifth-grade proficiency was 39.76%. By comparison, nearby Mukilteo Elementary and Whittier Elementary posted much stronger results in all three subjects, while Elger Bay Elementary had a similar overall profile but weaker science performance.

For families, the main improvement priorities appear to be early-grade literacy, upper-elementary math, and support for students receiving special education services. That subgroup’s effectiveness ranking fell to the 7th percentile statewide, a substantial concern compared with the school’s overall ranking. The economically disadvantaged student population also increased to 39.18% in 2024–25, adding important context when comparing the school with lower-poverty neighbors. Reported spending was $18,499 per student, lower than every nearby comparison school with available data, while the 16.8-to-1 student-teacher ratio was close to the local average. Overall, the school offers a particularly strong science program, but recent gains have stalled and academic performance remains uneven.

485

Students ?

16.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,499

Per pupil spending ?

39.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5380 Maxwelton Rd
Langley, WA 98260

(360) 221-4600

District: South Whidbey School District

Students who attend South Whidbey Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	South Whidbey Middle
High:	South Whidbey High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.6%

Two or more races:

9.7%

Hispanic:

8.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 59th percentile in 2022 → 51st in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Washington median (51st percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 59th-percentile peak (2022) to 51st (2026)

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school48%

District avg53%

Washington avg48%

560^th of 1,138

Washington public elementary schools ?

Top 49%▲ up 18 pts since 2017

From bottom 33% (2017) to top 49% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

38^th of 238South Whidbey 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
2026	48.7	560 of 1138	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	48.9	566 of 1160	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.0	519 of 1168	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.8	509 of 1169	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.4	476 of 1169	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.1	500 of 1107	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	48.1	608 of 1130	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.7	563 of 1054	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	35.0	712 of 1056	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	27.8	812 of 1067	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	50.4	594 of 1106	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	41.4	699 of 1097	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	44.9	626 of 1092	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2010	48.0	592 of 1088	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	59.0	436 of 1072	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	47.0	601 of 1067	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2007	58.7	439 of 1069	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	61.4	395 of 1051	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2005	41.1	658 of 1031	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2004	49.9	532 of 1026	48.1%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	51.8	487 of 1020	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	48.4	539 of 1092	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.3	554 of 1093	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	55.0	462 of 1094	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.5	501 of 1100	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.1	430 of 1008	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	48.1	589 of 1068	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	44.4	586 of 1004	41.6%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2022	74.1	104 of 694	85.0%	★★★★☆
2019	38.4	447 of 697	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	28.8	421 of 540	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	38.5	675 of 1008	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	42.0	605 of 1013	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	55.7	429 of 1024	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.1	375 of 1013	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.7	493 of 1019	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.6	213 of 854	75.1%	★★★★☆
2019	53.4	458 of 979	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	40.1	531 of 835	36.4%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	52.9	496 of 1059	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	50.0	529 of 1098	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.1	426 of 1099	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.9	527 of 1099	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.4	442 of 1113	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.1	476 of 1025	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.1	537 of 1075	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.6	522 of 999	47.7%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	18.5	400 of 432	7.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	25.0	281 of 339	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	42.1	173 of 308	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	52.3	176 of 478	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	39.5	106 of 158	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	59.1	167 of 566	70.5%	★★★★☆
2018	52.7	245 of 637	61.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	39.3	592 of 901	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	34.1	689 of 1007	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.1	683 of 1009	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.3	612 of 1011	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	43.9	577 of 1031	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	39.1	580 of 943	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	38.3	702 of 1027	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.5	579 of 833	30.5%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Hispanic (2022)85th percentile+26 vs school

Male (2026)53rd percentile~ school

Female (2026)52nd percentile~ school

White (2026)34th percentile-16 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)33rd percentile-18 vs school

Special Education (2026)7th percentile-43 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2025-2026) ?

Science67%+17 vs state

English Language Arts46%-7 vs state

Math43%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				WCAS Science (2026)		SBAC English Language Arts (2026)				SBAC Math (2026)				% 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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th 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
South Whidbey Elementary	Public	K-5	5380 Maxwelton Rd	Langley	98260	Island County	South Whidbey School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 221-4600	485	29	16.8	39.2%	386 (79.6%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (8.2%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (1.0%)	47 (9.7%)	48.7	560^th of 1138 public elementary schools	50.8%		48.9	566^th of 1160 public elementary schools	51.2%	6	67.5	67.5	40.2	45.8	53.0	46.3	51.2	37.8	39.8	43.0	85.9	89.1	89.1	89.1	89.1	89.1	92.2	87.5	89.1	89.1	$18,499	$636	$17,863
South Whidbey Special Services	Public	PK, KG-1	5520 Maxwelton Road	Langley	98260	Island County	South Whidbey School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 221-6100	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)																					$4,347	$103	$4,244
Mukilteo Elementary	Public	K-5	2600 Mukilteo Speedway	Mukilteo	98275	Snohomish County	Mukilteo School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 366-3100	521	33	15.6	21.7%	277 (53.2%)	21 (4.0%)	60 (11.5%)	99 (19.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	59 (11.3%)	92.7	84^th of 1138 public elementary schools	92.6%		92.7	77^th of 1160 public elementary schools	93.4%	7	78.7	78.7	73.5	79.7	74.7	76.3	81.4	72.7	63.2	72.6	81.0	86.2	82.8	82.8	82.8	84.5	87.9	81.0	84.5	84.5	$20,346	$251	$20,095
Columbia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10520 Harbour Pointe Blvd	Mukilteo	98275	Snohomish County	Mukilteo School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 366-2600	596	38	15.5	33.2%	260 (43.6%)	38 (6.4%)	123 (20.6%)	115 (19.3%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.7%)	53 (8.9%)	76.4	254^th of 1138 public elementary schools	77.7%		66.9	354^th of 1160 public elementary schools	69.5%	100	73.5	73.5	48.5	59.1	68.7	59.4	50.0	62.5	47.0	53.6	88.0	88.0	92.0	92.0	92.0	90.0	96.0	92.0	90.0	90.0	$19,907	$544	$19,363
Elger Bay Elementary	Public	K-5	1810 Elger Bay Rd	Camano Island	98282	Island County	Stanwood-Camano School District	No	No	No	Yes	(360) 629-1290	376	24	15.5	41.2%	288 (76.6%)	4 (1.1%)	51 (13.6%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.6%)	44.2	621^st of 1138 public elementary schools	45.4%		33.8	770^th of 1160 public elementary schools	33.6%	149	58.6	58.6	45.3	40.0	48.3	44.3	60.4	50.0	27.6	45.8	89.2	90.8	90.8	90.8	90.8	89.2	96.9	90.8	89.2	89.2	$19,839	$701	$19,138
View Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	202 Alder St.	Everett	98203	Snohomish County	Everett School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 385-5400	497	28	17.4	60.6%	226 (45.5%)	21 (4.2%)	121 (24.3%)	42 (8.5%)	2 (0.4%)	19 (3.8%)	66 (13.3%)	66	356^th of 1138 public elementary schools	68.7%		63.1	397^th of 1160 public elementary schools	65.8%	41	57.3	57.3	61.2	53.6	61.0	58.5	60.8	45.4	53.7	53.3	86.6	89.6	91.0	91.0	91.0	89.6	95.5	88.1	89.6	89.6	$21,356	$380	$20,976
Jackson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3700 Federal Ave.	Everett	98201	Snohomish County	Everett School District	No	No	No	Yes	(425) 385-5600	322	22	14.4	67.7%	173 (53.7%)	11 (3.4%)	80 (24.8%)	12 (3.7%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.2%)	38 (11.8%)	58.9	439^th of 1138 public elementary schools	61.4%		56.9	472^nd of 1160 public elementary schools	59.3%	33	61.8	61.8	56.5	73.2	55.6	62.2	52.2	62.5	40.0	51.6	92.9	95.2	97.6	97.6	97.6	97.6	97.6	95.2	97.6	97.6	$25,993	$1,154	$24,839
Whittier Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	916 Oakes Ave.	Everett	98201	Snohomish County	Everett School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 385-4300	422	25	16.7	46.2%	264 (62.6%)	10 (2.4%)	75 (17.8%)	17 (4.0%)	4 (0.9%)	4 (0.9%)	48 (11.4%)	91.3	98^th of 1138 public elementary schools	91.4%		90.1	109^th of 1160 public elementary schools	90.6%	11	81.2	81.2	73.1	80.6	73.9	76.0	67.2	69.4	71.0	69.2	96.2	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.5	96.2	97.5	97.5	$21,324	$380	$20,944
Hawthorne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1110 Poplar St.	Everett	98201	Snohomish County	Everett School District	No	No	No	Yes	(425) 385-4600	446	31	14.5	83.9%	150 (33.6%)	30 (6.7%)	147 (33.0%)	15 (3.4%)	1 (0.2%)	50 (11.2%)	52 (11.7%)	14.4	970^th of 1138 public elementary schools	14.8%		15.7	1019^th of 1160 public elementary schools	12.2%	49	41.3	41.3	26.4	22.8	31.8	26.7	24.5	22.8	28.6	25.1	92.7	96.4	94.6	94.6	94.6	96.4	98.2	94.6	96.4	96.4	$26,432	$2,259	$24,173
Endeavour Elementary	Public	K-5	12300 Harbour Pointe Blvd	Mukilteo	98275	Snohomish County	Mukilteo School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 366-2800	436	29	15.0	24.1%	181 (41.5%)	30 (6.9%)	46 (10.6%)	129 (29.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (11.0%)	77.1	246^th of 1138 public elementary schools	78.4%		73.8	279^th of 1160 public elementary schools	75.9%	33	64.2	64.2	61.8	56.1	66.3	61.3	75.0	63.4	61.7	66.2	85.0	88.3	90.0	90.0	90.0	90.0	93.3	90.0	90.0	90.0	$20,085	$251	$19,834

Frequently Asked Questions about South Whidbey Elementary

Is South Whidbey Elementary a good school?

South Whidbey Elementary ranks 560^th of 1138 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of South Whidbey Elementary attend?

Students who attend South Whidbey Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Whidbey Middle
High : South Whidbey High School

What district is South Whidbey Elementary in?

South Whidbey School District

How many students attend South Whidbey Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 485 students attended South Whidbey Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of South Whidbey Elementary?

Students at South Whidbey Elementary are 80% White, 10% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 1% Pacific Islander.

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