Washington Elementary

Washington Elementary serves 242 students in kindergarten through second grade in Hibbing, Minnesota, offering an intimate learning environment with a notably low student-teacher ratio of 9.7 to 1. With 25 full-time equivalent teachers, the school provides personalized attention during these crucial early learning years when students build their foundational academic skills. The school has earned recognition for its performance, ranking #384 out of 2,027 elementary schools statewide and placing in the 81st percentile with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10.

This strong showing reflects the school's effectiveness in serving its young learners during their first years of formal education. Washington Elementary draws families from the surrounding community where the median household income is $53,209 and the poverty rate stands at 13.8 percent. About 20 percent of local residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the median home value is $123,300, reflecting a stable, working-class neighborhood.

Located on 12th Avenue East in this remote town setting, Washington Elementary provides early childhood education in the heart of Minnesota's Iron Range region, where families value the close-knit community atmosphere and personal connections that come with small-town living.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.7:1, Washington Elementary offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.