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#54 of 451 schools in ND

Top 12% in state

Washburn Elementary School

Elementary School · Washburn 4 · Washburn, ND

A Washburn 4 elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 280, Washburn, ND 58577

  • Math 52% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$17,221
Chronic Absenteeism5.9%

Students at Washburn Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ND average.

Math Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 26 test records from ND state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

16.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Washburn Elementary School 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 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average591/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$77,778

Median home value

$248,900

Median rent

$804/mo

College educated

25.2%

Homeownership

73.6%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 58577; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Washburn 4

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$17,221NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Washburn Elementary School is listed in WASHBURN 4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Washburn Elementary School

Washburn Elementary School is a public elementary school in Washburn, ND, part of Washburn 4, serving approximately 236 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #54 of 451 schools in ND. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Washburn Elementary School

What grades does Washburn Elementary School serve?

Washburn Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Washburn Elementary School?

Washburn Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Washburn Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Washburn Elementary School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Washburn Elementary School rank in ND?

Washburn Elementary School ranks #54 of 451 schools in ND.

What is Washburn Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Washburn Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Washburn Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Washburn Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Washburn Elementary School a charter school?

No, Washburn Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Washburn Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Washburn Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washburn Elementary School?

16.1% of students at Washburn Elementary School 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
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
236
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
McLean County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.9%
Area population (ZIP 58577)
1,908
Area average commute
18.5 min
Area median age
36.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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)
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 58577; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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