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#363 of 480 schools in NH

Washington Elementary School

Elementary School · Washington School District · Washington, NH

An elementary school in Washington, NH where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

62 Wolf Way, Washington, NH 03280

  • Math 50% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2022)
  • 10:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+8.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10:1
District spending per student$31,096
Chronic Absenteeism45%

Students at Washington Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.

Math Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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 28 test records from NH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

47.5%

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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The neighborhood

Where Washington 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average414/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Washington), 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

$85,250

Median home value

$288,300

Median rent

$1,181/mo

College educated

29.5%

Homeownership

90.1%

Poverty rate

6.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 03280; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

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.

Washington School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$31,096NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Washington Elementary School is listed in Washington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Washington Elementary School

Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school in Washington, NH, part of Washington School District, serving approximately 40 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #363 of 480 schools in NH. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Washington Elementary School

What grades does Washington Elementary School serve?

Washington Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Washington Elementary School?

Washington Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Washington Elementary School rank in NH?

Washington Elementary School ranks #363 of 480 schools in NH.

What is Washington Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Washington Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Washington Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Washington Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

47.5% of students at Washington 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
40
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Sullivan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.0%
Area population (ZIP 03280)
1,188
Area median age
55
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 03280; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

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