Very Good
#597 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 27% in state
Based on limited data
Ida Nason Aronica Elementary
Elementary School · Ellensburg School District · Ellensburg, WA
An Ellensburg School District elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2100 N Cora St, Ellensburg, WA 98926
- Math 43% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Ida Nason Aronica Elementary score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ida Nason Aronica 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,447/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ellensburg), 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
$66,826
Median home value
$425,600
Median rent
$1,261/mo
College educated
37.9%
Homeownership
55.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98926; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Stuart ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 337 | Compare → |
| Discovery Lab of EllensburgPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 1.4 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Lincoln ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 313 | Compare → |
| Ellensburg Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–10 | 1.8 mi | 101 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ellensburg School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $16,335NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ida Nason Aronica Elementary is listed in Ellensburg School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ida Nason Aronica Elementary
Ida Nason Aronica Elementary is a public elementary school in Ellensburg, WA, part of Ellensburg School District, serving approximately 347 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #597 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (2024 SBA) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 SBA).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ida Nason Aronica Elementary
What grades does Ida Nason Aronica Elementary serve?
Ida Nason Aronica Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ida Nason Aronica Elementary?
Ida Nason Aronica Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 347 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ida Nason Aronica Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ida Nason Aronica Elementary is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ida Nason Aronica Elementary rank in WA?
Ida Nason Aronica Elementary ranks #597 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Ida Nason Aronica Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ida Nason Aronica Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Ida Nason Aronica Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ida Nason Aronica Elementary has 43% math proficiency (2024 SBA) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 SBA).
Is Ida Nason Aronica Elementary a charter school?
No, Ida Nason Aronica Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ida Nason Aronica Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ida Nason Aronica Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ida Nason Aronica Elementary?
64.3% of students at Ida Nason Aronica 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
- 347
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Kittitas County
- Phone
- (509) 925-8070
- Area population (ZIP 98926)
- 31,883
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 31.9
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 98926; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 SBA; directory SY 2023–24
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