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Wilbur Elementary School

Q: Is Wilbur Elementary School a good school?

Wilbur Elementary School ranks 727 th of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

727^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,160 Washington Elementary Schools

Better than 37% of Washington elementary schools

Summary

Wilbur Elementary School is a small, rural public school in the Wilbur School District, serving about 117 students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

The school's recent academic performance shows a mixed picture and a concerning downward trend. While math scores are close to the state average, proficiency in English Language Arts and Science is significantly lower. Most notably, the school's statewide ranking has fallen considerably over the past three years. A look at performance by grade level reveals troubling inconsistency; for example, strong 3rd-grade scores often drop sharply in 4th grade, which can disrupt a child's learning progression. This decline is happening despite the school having a favorable low student-to-teacher ratio.

Comparisons with nearby schools highlight both challenges and possibilities. The school is notably outperformed by Almira Elementary School, a similarly sized rural school just 11 miles away with exceptional scores, proving high achievement in this setting is attainable. Wilbur performs better than the higher-poverty Lake Roosevelt Elementary but lags behind the very small Creston Elementary in English proficiency. This suggests the school's current challenges may be related to curriculum alignment, instructional strategies, or support systems rather than just funding or size.

117

Students ?

10.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,440

Per pupil spending ?

43.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

202 Pope Street
Wilbur, WA 99185-1090

(509) 647-5892

District: Wilbur School District

Students who attend Wilbur Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Wilbur Secondary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.5%

Hispanic:

6.8%

Two or more races:

4.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 75th percentile in 2013 → 37th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Washington average (36% vs 48% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 38 percentile points since 2013

!English Language Arts scores 21 pts below the Washington average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school36%

District avg33%

Washington avg48%

727^th of 1,160

Washington public elementary schools ?

Bottom 37%▼ down 37 pts since 2015

From top 26% (2015) to bottom 37% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

170^th of 247Wilbur 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	36.1	727 of 1160	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	60.9	438 of 1168	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.4	610 of 1169	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	58.3	449 of 1169	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.4	574 of 1130	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	67.4	344 of 1054	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	70.8	301 of 1056	71.5%	★★★★☆
2016	79.5	196 of 1053	81.4%	★★★★☆
2015	71.3	275 of 1067	74.2%	★★★★☆
2013	72.0	278 of 1106	74.9%	★★★★☆
2012	79.8	154 of 1097	86.0%	★★★★☆
2011	78.8	172 of 1092	84.2%	★★★★☆
2010	62.4	388 of 1088	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	72.8	247 of 1072	77.0%	★★★★☆
2008	54.6	509 of 1067	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	60.8	414 of 1069	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	36.8	725 of 1051	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2005	44.9	603 of 1031	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2004	4.0	1007 of 1026	1.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2019	74.0	153 of 979	84.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2019	37.0	700 of 1075	34.9%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	29.0	767 of 1007	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	45.6	552 of 1009	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	27.3	805 of 1031	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	38.9	697 of 1027	32.1%	★★☆☆☆

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 (2019)84th percentile+35 vs school

Male (2019)35th percentile-14 vs school

White (2025)24th percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

Math41%~ state avg

Science36%-14 vs state

English Language Arts32%-21 vs state

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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
Wilbur Elementary School	Public	K-6	202 Pope Street	Wilbur	99185	Lincoln County	Wilbur School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 647-5892	117	11	10.8	43.6%	100 (85.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.8%)	1 (0.9%)	3 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.3%)	36.1	727^th of 1160 public elementary schools	37.3%		60.9	438^th of 1168 public elementary schools	62.5%	289	35.7		35.7	47.1	27.3		33.3			31.7	70.6	30.0		41.2			41.4	84.2	84.2	89.5	89.5	89.5	84.2	89.5	89.5	84.2	84.2	$20,440	$662	$19,778
Creston Elementary	Public	K-6	485 SE E Street	Creston	99117	Lincoln County	Creston School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 636-2721	39	6	6.4	46.2%	35 (89.7%)	1 (2.6%)	3 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										52.6							47.4	90.9	90.9	90.9	90.9	90.9	90.9	100.0	90.9	90.9	90.9	$44,821	$1,543	$43,278
Almira Elementary School	Public	K-8	310 S 3rd St	Almira	99103	Lincoln County	Almira School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 639-2414	129	12	10.7	40.3%	111 (86.0%)	1 (0.8%)	10 (7.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.7%)	65.1	377^th of 1160 public elementary schools	67.5%		73	287^th of 1168 public elementary schools	75.4%	90	66.7	66.7	66.7	50.0		50.0	62.5	55.6	80.0	65.5	50.0		50.0	62.5	73.7	76.7	67.5											$31,406	$1,035	$30,371
Lake Roosevelt Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	503 Crest Dr	Coulee Dam	99116	Okanogan County	Grand Coulee Dam School District	No	No	No	Yes	(509) 633-0730	354	24	15.0	75.1%	106 (29.9%)	4 (1.1%)	52 (14.7%)	1 (0.3%)	128 (36.2%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (17.2%)	10.2	1089^th of 1160 public elementary schools	6.1%		10.2	1097^th of 1168 public elementary schools	6.1%	8	28.6		28.6	25.5	16.7	39.0	19.6			24.9	31.5	14.3	20.0				18.4	76.9	82.7	88.5	88.5	88.5	84.6	88.5	86.5	84.6	84.6	$18,840	$1,730	$17,110

Frequently Asked Questions about Wilbur Elementary School

How many students attend Wilbur Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 117 students attended Wilbur Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Wilbur Elementary School attend?

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

High : Wilbur Secondary School

What district is Wilbur Elementary School in?

Wilbur School District

What is the racial makeup of Wilbur Elementary School?

Students at Wilbur Elementary School are 85% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.

Is Wilbur Elementary School a good school?

Wilbur Elementary School ranks 727^th of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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