Washington Elementary School

Washington Elementary School in Sandpoint serves 315 students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, operating as a regular public school in this scenic northern Idaho community. With 16 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19.7 to 1, providing a manageable classroom environment for young learners. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.3 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking 117th out of 732 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 84th percentile among Idaho schools.

Students show solid proficiency rates with 72% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and reading, while 62% demonstrate proficiency in mathematics. These results reflect the school's commitment to foundational academic skills during these crucial early learning years. Located at 420 South Boyer Avenue, Washington Elementary serves families in the 83864 ZIP code area, where the median household income is $64,066 and 35% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The community maintains a relatively low poverty rate of 10.5%, with median home values around $420,100. The school sits in the heart of Sandpoint, a charming town setting that combines small-community values with access to the natural beauty of northern Idaho's lake and mountain region.