Very Good
#548 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 25% in state
Cosmopolis Elementary School
Elementary School · Cosmopolis School District · Cosmopolis, WA
An elementary school in Cosmopolis, WA serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
P.O. Box 479, Cosmopolis, WA 98537
- Math 40% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cosmopolis Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 44% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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
58.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cosmopolis 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average355/100K
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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
$74,421
Median home value
$301,400
Median rent
$947/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
81.8%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98537; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Mcdermoth ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| St Mary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–8 | 2.9 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| Robert Gray ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 250 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cosmopolis School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $24,764NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cosmopolis Elementary School is listed in Cosmopolis School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cosmopolis Elementary School
Cosmopolis Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cosmopolis, WA, part of Cosmopolis School District, serving approximately 167 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #548 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cosmopolis Elementary School
What grades does Cosmopolis Elementary School serve?
Cosmopolis Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Cosmopolis Elementary School?
Cosmopolis Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 167 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cosmopolis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cosmopolis Elementary School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cosmopolis Elementary School rank in WA?
Cosmopolis Elementary School ranks #548 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Cosmopolis Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cosmopolis Elementary School 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 Cosmopolis Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cosmopolis Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cosmopolis Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cosmopolis Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cosmopolis Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cosmopolis Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cosmopolis Elementary School?
58.7% of students at Cosmopolis 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 167
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Grays Harbor County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (360) 532-7181
- Area population (ZIP 98537)
- 2,902
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 98537; 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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