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Tekoa Elementary School

Q: Is Tekoa Elementary School a good school?

Tekoa Elementary School ranks 675 th of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

675^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,160 Washington Elementary Schools

Better than 42% of Washington elementary schools

Summary

Tekoa Elementary School is a small, rural public school in Tekoa, Washington, serving about 91 students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade.

In recent state assessments, the school's academic performance is below the state average, particularly in English Language Arts, though it shows a relative strength in Science. Compared to nearby elementary schools like Liberty Junior High & Elementary, Garfield Elementary, and Oakesdale Elementary School, Tekoa's proficiency rates in core subjects are lower. This is notable because Tekoa has a favorable student-teacher ratio and spends more per student than some of these higher-performing neighbors, suggesting factors beyond basic resources influence outcomes.

The school is part of the Tekoa School District, which is ranked in the lower half of state districts, while neighboring districts like Liberty School District are ranked much higher. Performance has fluctuated significantly year-to-year, but the school has shown effectiveness in supporting students from lower-income families. For improvement, focusing on literacy and learning from the successful practices of nearby schools could be beneficial.

Students ?

11.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,984

Per pupil spending ?

42.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

200 N Broadway
Tekoa, WA 99033-0869

(509) 284-2781

District: Tekoa School District

Students who attend Tekoa Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Tekoa High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.8%

Hispanic:

6.6%

Two or more races:

4.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 79th percentile in 2021 → 42nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Washington average (41% vs 48% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped from its 79th-percentile peak (2021) to 42nd (2025)

!English Language Arts scores 22 pts below the Washington average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school41%

District avg38%

Washington avg48%

675^th of 1,160

Washington public elementary schools ?

Bottom 42%▼ down 27 pts since 2015

From top 31% (2015) to bottom 42% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

144^th of 247Tekoa 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	40.4	675 of 1160	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	34.0	769 of 1168	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.7	552 of 1169	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.1	385 of 1169	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	77.6	227 of 1107	79.5%	★★★★☆
2019	74.4	279 of 1130	75.3%	★★★★☆
2017	57.5	455 of 1056	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	69.2	317 of 1053	69.9%	★★★★☆
2015	66.2	336 of 1067	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	38.9	729 of 1106	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	38.4	737 of 1097	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	27.2	877 of 1092	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	42.5	663 of 1088	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2009	68.8	306 of 1072	71.5%	★★★★☆
2008	70.8	279 of 1067	73.9%	★★★★☆
2007	86.6	83 of 1069	92.2%	★★★★★
2006	75.8	206 of 1051	80.4%	★★★★☆
2005	68.6	298 of 1031	71.1%	★★★★☆
2004	77.4	183 of 1026	82.2%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2024	34.6	718 of 1093	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	50.9	514 of 1094	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.9	306 of 1008	69.6%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2024	52.6	468 of 1024	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.5	399 of 1013	60.6%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	32.3	716 of 1007	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	22.3	840 of 1009	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	47.3	524 of 1011	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	52.9	471 of 1031	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.6	310 of 943	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	72.1	284 of 1027	72.3%	★★★★☆

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 (2024)54th percentile+20 vs school

Female (2024)34th percentile~ school

White (2025)29th percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

Science55%+5 vs state

Math38%-4 vs state

English Language Arts31%-22 vs state

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Schools Near Tekoa Elementary School

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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 8th 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 8th 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
Tekoa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 N Broadway	Tekoa	99033	Whitman County	Tekoa School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 284-2781	91	8	11.5	42.9%	79 (86.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.6%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.4%)	40.4	675^th of 1160 public elementary schools	41.8%		34	769^th of 1168 public elementary schools	34.2%	94	54.6		54.6	41.7		36.4				30.8	58.3	37.5					38.5											$22,984	$912	$22,071
Oakesdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	First & McCoy Streets	Oakesdale	99158	Whitman County	Oakesdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 285-5296	73	6	12.3	30.1%	71 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	66.7		66.7							69.4		50.0					75.0											$23,081	$745	$22,335
Garfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	810 North Third Street	Garfield	99130	Whitman County	Garfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 635-1331	51	5	9.7	64.7%	39 (76.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (9.8%)	1 (2.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (9.8%)								(n/a)										58.3							50.0											$34,489	$4,969	$29,520
Liberty Junior High & Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	29818 S North Pine Creek Rd	Spangle	99031	Spokane County	Liberty School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 245-3211	437	24	18.5	36.8%	377 (86.3%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.3%)	66.7	358^th of 1160 public elementary schools	69.1%		70.2	317^th of 1168 public elementary schools	72.9%	41	55.0	63.6	59.5	69.0	54.6	53.5	59.2	60.4	47.7	58.0	69.0	59.1	44.2	46.9	52.1	52.3	54.6	88.6	90.9	90.9	90.9	90.9	90.9	90.9	90.9	90.9	90.9	$15,569	$761	$14,808

Frequently Asked Questions about Tekoa Elementary School

What district is Tekoa Elementary School in?

Tekoa School District

What schools do graduates of Tekoa Elementary School attend?

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

High : Tekoa High School

What is the racial makeup of Tekoa Elementary School?

Students at Tekoa Elementary School are 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Tekoa Elementary School a good school?

Tekoa Elementary School ranks 675^th of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Tekoa Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 91 students attended Tekoa Elementary School.

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