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#531 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 24% in state

Grainger Elementary

Elementary School · Okanogan School District · Okanogan, WA

An Okanogan School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 592, Okanogan, WA 98840

  • Math 42% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 44% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.2% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.5% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-11.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.9 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$18,338
Chronic Absenteeism38.2%

Students at Grainger Elementary score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency42%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency44%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 43% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
36%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
41%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
49%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
39%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
36%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

65.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Grainger 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated722/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$67,634

Median home value

$251,700

Median rent

$967/mo

College educated

21.7%

Homeownership

61.1%

Poverty rate

10.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98840; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Washington Virtual Academy Omak ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.7K–54.4 mi1,318Compare →
E Omak ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.33–54.8 mi331Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Okanogan School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$18,338NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Grainger Elementary is listed in Okanogan School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Grainger Elementary

Grainger Elementary is a public elementary school in Okanogan, WA, part of Okanogan School District, serving approximately 437 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #531 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grainger Elementary

What grades does Grainger Elementary serve?

Grainger Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Grainger Elementary?

Grainger Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grainger Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Grainger 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 Grainger Elementary rank in WA?

Grainger Elementary ranks #531 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Grainger Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Grainger Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Grainger Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grainger Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Grainger Elementary a charter school?

No, Grainger Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Grainger Elementary a Title I school?

No, Grainger Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grainger Elementary?

65.9% of students at Grainger 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
437
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Okanogan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.2%
Area population (ZIP 98840)
5,084
Area average commute
15.2 min
Area median age
42.5
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 98840; 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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