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#877 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 39% in state
Carrolls Elementary
Elementary School · Kelso School District · Carrolls, WA
A Kelso School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 3, Carrolls, WA 98609
- Math 56% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carrolls Elementary score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 53% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Carrolls 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average277/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98609; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalama Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 4.5 mi | 549 | Compare → |
| Wallace ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 4.9 mi | 386 | Compare → |
| Barnes ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | Not available | 322 | Compare → |
| Butler Acres ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | Not available | 403 | 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.
Kelso School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #3 of 11
- District spending per student
- $16,984NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carrolls Elementary is listed in Kelso School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carrolls Elementary
Carrolls Elementary is a public elementary school in Carrolls, WA, part of Kelso School District, serving approximately 101 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #877 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carrolls Elementary
What grades does Carrolls Elementary serve?
Carrolls Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Carrolls Elementary?
Carrolls Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 101 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carrolls Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carrolls Elementary is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carrolls Elementary rank in WA?
Carrolls Elementary ranks #877 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Carrolls Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Carrolls Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Carrolls Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carrolls Elementary has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Carrolls Elementary a charter school?
No, Carrolls Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carrolls Elementary a Title I school?
No, Carrolls Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carrolls Elementary?
52.5% of students at Carrolls 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
- 101
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cowlitz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.6%
- Phone
- (360) 501-1380
- Area population (ZIP 98609)
- 0
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 98609; 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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