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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 98603

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The 98603 zip code in Washington is home to a single elementary school, Yale Elementary, which serves students from kindergarten through 4th grade. Despite its small size, with just 54 students, Yale Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, outpacing both the Woodland School District and the state of Washington in English Language Arts and Math proficiency rates on the SBAC assessments.

Yale Elementary's student population is predominantly White (75.93%) and multi-racial (16.67%), with a significant proportion (50%) of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The school has seen a remarkable improvement in its statewide ranking, climbing from 799 out of 1,097 schools in 2011-2012 to 384 out of 1,169 schools in 2022-2023. This progress is likely due to the school's effective allocation of its relatively high per-student funding of $18,830, which allows for a favorable student-teacher ratio of 17:1.

While Yale Elementary's small size may present unique challenges, the school's exceptional academic performance and steady improvement over time suggest that it is providing a high-quality education to its students. The school's demographic composition and resource allocation are areas that warrant further investigation to understand the factors contributing to its success and how it can continue to support the diverse needs of its student population.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				SBAC English Language Arts (2026)			SBAC Math (2026)			Vaccination (2025-26)		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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Vaccination: Kindergartners complete for all required immunizations	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Yale Elementary	Public	K-4	11842 Lewis River Road	Ariel	98603	Cowlitz County	Woodland School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 841-2950	46	3	13.7	37.0%	38 (82.6%)	2 (4.3%)	3 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.5%)								(n/a)									$22,903	$275	$22,628

Cities Near Zip Code 98603

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Ariel	3.31 mi	1
Woodland	5.45 mi	10	95^th
Amboy	5.76 mi	1	73^rd
Yacolt	9.13 mi	1	77^th
La Center	13.49 mi	4	70^th

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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.

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