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#1088 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 49% in state
Harrah Elementary School
Elementary School · Mount Adams School District
P.O. Box 159, Harrah, WA 98933
Enrollment
462
Student-Teacher
14.4:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
462
Student-Teacher
14.4:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Washington schools
#1,088 of 2,228
In district
#1 of 3
Mount Adams School District
School environment
9.2 / 10
Excellent
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About Harrah Elementary School
Harrah Elementary School is a public elementary school in Harrah, WA, part of Mount Adams School District. Harrah Elementary School serves approximately 462 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Harrah Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,088 of 2,228 schools in WA.
Structured state assessment records for Harrah Elementary School show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.4 · Average
- WA avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Harrah Elementary School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Harrah Elementary School sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
42% of students at Harrah Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Harrah Elementary School — Students at Harrah Elementary School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores WA SBA (2023-24)
Based on 33 test records from WA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.3/10.
How Harrah Elementary School Compares
See how Harrah Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
P.O. Box 159, Harrah, WA 98933
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Harrah Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Union Gap School (rated 8.5/10, 10.8 miles away, in nearby Union Gap), which scores notably higher. Another option is Ridgeview Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 11.5 miles away, in nearby Yakima), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Camas Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 6.3 miles away, in nearby Wapato), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Harrah, see our Harrah schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 11.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HARRAH COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Harrah | 0.3 mi | 5.5 |
| Wapato High School Wapato | 6.2 mi | 4.1 |
| Pace Alternative High School Wapato | 6.3 mi | 7.6 |
| Wapato Online Academy K-5 Wapato | 6.4 mi | — |
| Wapato Online Academy 6-8 Wapato | 6.4 mi | — |
| Wapato Online Academy 9-12 Wapato | 6.4 mi | — |
| Camas Elementary Wapato | 6.3 mi | 7.5 |
| Satus Elementary Wapato | 6.4 mi | 7.1 |
| Adams Elementary Wapato | 6.4 mi | 4.7 |
| Simcoe Elementary School Wapato | 6.5 mi | 5.5 |
| Wapato Middle School Wapato | 6.7 mi | 5.6 |
| LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL Union Gap | 10.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Union Gap School Union Gap | 10.8 mi | 8.5 |
| Ridgeview Elementary Yakima | 11.5 mi | 7.6 |
| Lewis & Clark Middle School Yakima | 11.6 mi | 5.7 |
| Mcclure Elementary School Yakima | 12.1 mi | 6.9 |
| Hoover Elementary School Yakima | 12.2 mi | 6.5 |
| GRACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Yakima | 12.2 mi | — |
| Martin Luther King Jr Elementary Yakima | 11.9 mi | 7.5 |
| West Valley Preschool Yakima | 11.1 mi | 5.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 98933 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$70,000
Median Home Value
$225,400
Median Rent
$1,050/mo
Population
1,276
College Educated
20.1%
Homeownership
63.1%
Avg Commute
20.8 min
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Median Age
33.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Badger Mountain Elementary Richland, WA | 6.4 |
| Brookdale Elementary Tacoma, WA | 6.4 |
| Carl Cozier Elementary School Bellingham, WA | 6.4 |
| Chinook Elementary School Vancouver, WA | 6.4 |
| Friday Harbor Elementary School Friday Harbor, WA | 6.4 |
| Garfield Elementary School Toppenish, WA | 6.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Harrah Elementary School
What grades does Harrah Elementary School serve?
Harrah Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Harrah Elementary School?
Harrah Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 462 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrah Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrah Elementary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harrah Elementary School rank in WA?
Harrah Elementary School ranks #1,088 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Harrah Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harrah Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Harrah Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harrah Elementary School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Harrah Elementary School a charter school?
No, Harrah Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harrah Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Harrah Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harrah Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Harrah Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 462
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Yakima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.6%
- Phone
- (509) 848-2935
Resources & Links
District
Mount Adams School District- District Enrollment
- 875
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $23,535
- District Rank
- #1 of 3
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