Very Good
#632 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 28% in state
Damman Elementary
Elementary School · Damman School District · Ellensburg, WA
An elementary school in Ellensburg, WA where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3600 Umptanum Rd., Ellensburg, WA 98926
- Math 65% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 22:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Damman Elementary score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 76%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 67% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 28 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Damman 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,447/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ellensburg), 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
$66,826
Median home value
$425,600
Median rent
$1,261/mo
College educated
37.9%
Homeownership
55.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98926; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Lab of EllensburgPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 1.9 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Ellensburg Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–10 | 1.9 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| Lincoln ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 313 | Compare → |
| K-12 Ellensburg Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 119 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Damman School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,500NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Damman Elementary is listed in Damman School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Damman Elementary
Damman Elementary is a public elementary school in Ellensburg, WA, part of Damman School District, serving approximately 44 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #632 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Damman Elementary
What grades does Damman Elementary serve?
Damman Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Damman Elementary?
Damman Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 44 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Damman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Damman Elementary is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Damman Elementary rank in WA?
Damman Elementary ranks #632 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Damman Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Damman Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Damman Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Damman Elementary has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Damman Elementary a charter school?
No, Damman Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Damman Elementary a Title I school?
No, Damman Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 44
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kittitas County
- Phone
- (509) 925-4567
- Area population (ZIP 98926)
- 31,883
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 31.9
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 98926; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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