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#1525 of 2,228 schools in WA
Gold Bar Elementary
Elementary School · Sultan School District · Gold Bar, WA
A Sultan School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
419 Lewis Ave, Gold Bar, WA 98251
- Math 38% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gold Bar Elementary score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 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 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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
57.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gold Bar Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated830/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gold Bar), 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
$78,512
Median home value
$414,900
Median rent
$1,833/mo
College educated
16.2%
Homeownership
84.8%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98251; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Sultan School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | Not available | 619 | Compare → |
| Sultan Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | Not available | 33 | 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.
Sultan School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,674NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gold Bar Elementary is listed in Sultan School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gold Bar Elementary
Gold Bar Elementary is a public elementary school in Gold Bar, WA, part of Sultan School District, serving approximately 336 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,525 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gold Bar Elementary
What grades does Gold Bar Elementary serve?
Gold Bar Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Gold Bar Elementary?
Gold Bar Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gold Bar Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gold Bar Elementary is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gold Bar Elementary rank in WA?
Gold Bar Elementary ranks #1,525 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Gold Bar Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Gold Bar Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Gold Bar Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gold Bar Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gold Bar Elementary a charter school?
No, Gold Bar Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gold Bar Elementary a Title I school?
No, Gold Bar Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gold Bar Elementary?
57.4% of students at Gold Bar 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
- 336
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Snohomish County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 72.0%
- Phone
- (360) 793-9840
- Area population (ZIP 98251)
- 4,782
- Area average commute
- 47.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
Official sources & links
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 98251; 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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