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Washington Elementary School (Closed 2016)

1800 Sioux Trail
Sioux City, IA 51106
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Washington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% 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
332 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
(14-15)
70-74%
79%
(14-15)
70-74%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
82%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
332 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Washington Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher 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 Sioux City Community School District.

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