Excellent
#21 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 1% in state
Almira Elementary School
Elementary School · Almira School District · Almira, WA
An elementary school in Almira, WA where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 217, Almira, WA 99103
- Math 58% vs WA 41% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Almira Elementary School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 60% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 39 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Almira 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated869/100K
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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
$61,200
Median home value
$225,000
Median rent
$892/mo
College educated
27.1%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99103; 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.
Almira School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,826NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Almira Elementary School is listed in Almira School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Almira Elementary School
Almira Elementary School is a public elementary school in Almira, WA, part of Almira School District, serving approximately 133 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #21 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Almira Elementary School
What grades does Almira Elementary School serve?
Almira Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Almira Elementary School?
Almira Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 133 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Almira Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Almira Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Almira Elementary School rank in WA?
Almira Elementary School ranks #21 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Almira Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Almira Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Almira Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Almira Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Almira Elementary School a charter school?
No, Almira Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Almira Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Almira Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Almira Elementary School?
41.4% of students at Almira 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 133
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.1%
- Phone
- (509) 639-2414
- Area population (ZIP 99103)
- 534
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 99103; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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