Below Average
#1901 of 2,228 schools in WA
Gause Elementary
Elementary School · Washougal School District · Washougal, WA
A Washougal School District elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1100 34th Street, Washougal, WA 98671
- Math 38% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gause Elementary score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 39% 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 61% (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
45.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gause Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,332/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Washougal), 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
$104,498
Median home value
$532,100
Median rent
$1,566/mo
College educated
30.3%
Homeownership
78.8%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98671; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washougal Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Hathaway ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| Washougal Special ServicesEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK | 0.9 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Columbia River Gorge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 355 | 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.
Washougal School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $17,867NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gause Elementary is listed in Washougal School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gause Elementary
Gause Elementary is a public elementary school in Washougal, WA, part of Washougal School District, serving approximately 246 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,901 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gause Elementary
What grades does Gause Elementary serve?
Gause Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Gause Elementary?
Gause Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 246 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gause Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gause Elementary is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gause Elementary rank in WA?
Gause Elementary ranks #1,901 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Gause Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Gause Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Gause Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gause Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gause Elementary a charter school?
No, Gause Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gause Elementary a Title I school?
No, Gause Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gause Elementary?
45.1% of students at Gause 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 246
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (360) 954-3700
- Area population (ZIP 98671)
- 23,669
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 98671; 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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