Below Average
#1781 of 2,228 schools in WA
Elger Bay Elementary
Elementary School · Stanwood-camano School District · Camano Island, WA
A Stanwood-camano School District elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1810 ELGER BAY RD, Camano Island, WA 98282
- Math 40% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elger Bay Elementary score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 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 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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
37.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elger Bay 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average527/100K
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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)
Median income
$100,124
Median home value
$600,300
Median rent
$1,710/mo
College educated
34.2%
Homeownership
91.4%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98282; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Stanwood-Camano School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarhome Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | Not available | 444 | Compare → |
| Saratoga SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | Not available | 229 | Compare → |
| Stanwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 467 | Compare → |
| Twin City ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | Not available | 418 | 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.
Stanwood-camano School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #6 of 10
- District spending per student
- $17,626NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elger Bay Elementary is listed in Stanwood-Camano School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elger Bay Elementary
Elger Bay Elementary is a public elementary school in Camano Island, WA, part of Stanwood-camano School District, serving approximately 389 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,781 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elger Bay Elementary
What grades does Elger Bay Elementary serve?
Elger Bay Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Elger Bay Elementary?
Elger Bay Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elger Bay Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elger Bay Elementary is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elger Bay Elementary rank in WA?
Elger Bay Elementary ranks #1,781 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Elger Bay Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Elger Bay Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Elger Bay Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elger Bay Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Elger Bay Elementary a charter school?
No, Elger Bay Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elger Bay Elementary a Title I school?
No, Elger Bay Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elger Bay Elementary?
37.5% of students at Elger Bay 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
- 389
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Island County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.7%
- Phone
- (360) 629-1290
- Area population (ZIP 98282)
- 17,535
- Area average commute
- 43.3 min
- Area median age
- 55.2
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 98282; 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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