Very Good
#513 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 23% in state
Washington Elem.
Elementary School · Sedalia 200 · Sedalia, MO
A Sedalia 200 elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
610 S ENGINEER, Sedalia, MO 65301
- Math 51% vs MO 48% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Washington Elem. score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2021, reaching 54% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (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 34 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.5%
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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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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,180/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sedalia), 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
$58,906
Median home value
$159,700
Median rent
$865/mo
College educated
18.8%
Homeownership
67.1%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Parkview Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–4 | 0.8 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart Elementary & High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| Horace Mann Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–4 | 1.5 mi | 239 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sedalia 200
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $10,620NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Washington Elem. is listed in SEDALIA 200; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington Elem.
Washington Elem. is a public elementary school in Sedalia, MO, part of Sedalia 200, serving approximately 209 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #513 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% 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 4th.
How many students attend Washington Elem.?
Washington Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 209 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem. is 9.5:1. 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 MO?
Washington Elem. ranks #513 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Washington Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Washington Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% 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.?
89.5% 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 209
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Pettis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (660) 826-2216
- Area population (ZIP 65301)
- 35,347
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
Official sources & links
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 · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 MAP. 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 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments / 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 65301; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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