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#1088 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 49% in state
Harrah Elementary School
Elementary School · Mount Adams School District · Harrah, WA
A Mount Adams School District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 159, Harrah, WA 98933
- Math 10% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 12% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harrah Elementary School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 11% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 33 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harrah Elementary School 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average465/100K
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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
$70,000
Median home value
$225,400
Median rent
$1,050/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
63.1%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98933; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrah Community Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 30 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Mount Adams School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $23,535NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harrah Elementary School is listed in Mount Adams School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harrah Elementary School
Harrah Elementary School is a public elementary school in Harrah, WA, part of Mount Adams School District, serving approximately 462 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,088 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 462
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Yakima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.6%
- Phone
- (509) 848-2935
- Area population (ZIP 98933)
- 1,276
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
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 98933; 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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