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#426 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 33% in state

Washington Elem

Elementary School · Wellington · Wellington, KS

A Wellington elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1100 N Washington, Wellington, KS 67152

  • Math 53% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 40% proficient (2025)
  • 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52.4% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.5% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency46% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+9.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.9:1
District spending per student$13,414
Chronic Absenteeism20.2%

Students at Washington Elem score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency53%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency40%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 48 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 47% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2025
Math
53%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

59.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Washington Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,829/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wellington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$50,836

Median home value

$105,100

Median rent

$814/mo

College educated

22.7%

Homeownership

67.6%

Poverty rate

11.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67152; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Eisenhower ElemEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–50.7 mi273Compare →
Lincoln ElemEnrollment path unverified7.5K–50.8 mi158Compare →
Kennedy ElemEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–50.9 mi136Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Wellington

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#2 of 6
District spending per student
$13,414NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Washington Elem is listed in Wellington; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Washington Elem

Washington Elem is a public elementary school in Wellington, KS, part of Wellington, serving approximately 89 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #426 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Washington Elem

What grades does Washington Elem serve?

Washington Elem serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Washington Elem?

Washington Elem has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem?

The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Washington Elem rank in KS?

Washington Elem ranks #426 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Washington Elem's MySchoolScout rating?

Washington Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Washington Elem?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Elem has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Washington Elem a charter school?

No, Washington Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Washington Elem a Title I school?

No, Washington Elem is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington Elem?

59.6% of students at Washington Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
89
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Sumner County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.2%
Area population (ZIP 67152)
9,199
Area average commute
18.4 min
Area median age
39.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 67152; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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