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#1312 of 2,228 schools in WA
Cape Horn Skye Elementary
Elementary School · Washougal School District · Washougal, WA
A Washougal School District elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9731 Washougal River Rd, Washougal, WA 98671
- Math 39% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cape Horn Skye Elementary score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 22 points since 2018, to 42% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cape Horn Skye Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,332/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Washougal), 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
$104,498
Median home value
$532,100
Median rent
$1,566/mo
College educated
30.3%
Homeownership
78.8%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98671; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–8 | 3.2 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Columbia River Gorge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 4.4 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Washougal Special ServicesEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK | 4.7 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Gause ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 246 | 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.
Washougal School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $17,867NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cape Horn Skye Elementary is listed in Washougal School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cape Horn Skye Elementary
Cape Horn Skye Elementary is a public elementary school in Washougal, WA, part of Washougal School District, serving approximately 293 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,312 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cape Horn Skye Elementary
What grades does Cape Horn Skye Elementary serve?
Cape Horn Skye Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cape Horn Skye Elementary?
Cape Horn Skye Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 293 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cape Horn Skye Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cape Horn Skye Elementary is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cape Horn Skye Elementary rank in WA?
Cape Horn Skye Elementary ranks #1,312 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Cape Horn Skye Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cape Horn Skye Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Cape Horn Skye Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cape Horn Skye Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cape Horn Skye Elementary a charter school?
No, Cape Horn Skye Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cape Horn Skye Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cape Horn Skye Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cape Horn Skye Elementary?
32.1% of students at Cape Horn Skye 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 293
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Skamania County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (360) 954-3600
- Area population (ZIP 98671)
- 23,669
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 98671; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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