Very Good
#569 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 26% in state
Ancient Lakes Elementary
Elementary School · Quincy School District · Quincy, WA
A Quincy School District elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
417 C Street SE, Quincy, WA 98848
- Math 20% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ancient Lakes Elementary score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 23% across the 3-year record (2022–2024).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 12 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Ancient Lakes Elementary 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,880/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Quincy), 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
$85,133
Median home value
$308,800
Median rent
$1,035/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98848; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Quincy Innovation AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| Quincy Innovation Academy Big PictureEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Mountain View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 274 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Quincy School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $19,223NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ancient Lakes Elementary is listed in Quincy School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ancient Lakes Elementary
Ancient Lakes Elementary is a public elementary school in Quincy, WA, part of Quincy School District, serving approximately 389 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #569 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ancient Lakes Elementary
What grades does Ancient Lakes Elementary serve?
Ancient Lakes Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ancient Lakes Elementary?
Ancient Lakes Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ancient Lakes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ancient Lakes Elementary is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ancient Lakes Elementary rank in WA?
Ancient Lakes Elementary ranks #569 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Ancient Lakes Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ancient Lakes Elementary 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 Ancient Lakes Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ancient Lakes Elementary has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Ancient Lakes Elementary a charter school?
No, Ancient Lakes Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ancient Lakes Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ancient Lakes Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ancient Lakes Elementary?
74.6% of students at Ancient Lakes Elementary 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
- 389
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Grant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.6%
- Phone
- (509) 787-8950
- Area population (ZIP 98848)
- 13,014
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 31.1
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 98848; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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