Coulee City Elementary

Coulee City Elementary serves pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Coulee City, Washington, enrolling 86 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 14.3 to 1, classes stay small at every grade level, giving each student regular direct contact with their teacher. The school earns a composite score of 9.1 out of 10 — rated Exceptional.

The academic score is 9.1 and the growth score is 8.9. Academic performance measures how students compare against grade-level standards; growth measures year-over-year gains independent of starting point. Together, they place Coulee City Elementary 39th out of 1,202 elementary schools in Washington, putting it in the top 4 percent of elementary schools statewide.

Across all public school types, the numbers hold. The school ranks 40th out of 2,225 public schools in Washington, outperforming 98 percent of schools statewide regardless of grade level. For families weighing elementary options in the Coulee City area, that combination of high academic performance, consistent student growth, and small class sizes is rare to find elsewhere in the state.

With an enrollment of 86 students, Coulee City Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Coulee City Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.