Washington Elementary School serves 180 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
180 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-69%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-79%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
21%
13%
Black
2%
7%
White
73%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Council Bluffs Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
180 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Washington Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Council Bluffs Community School District.
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