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#989 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 44% in state

Kittitas Elementary School

Elementary School · Kittitas School District · Kittitas, WA

An elementary school in Kittitas, WA where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 599, Kittitas, WA 98934

  • Math 47% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 46% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.9% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.8% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-3.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.4 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+4.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$17,788
Chronic Absenteeism35.6%

Students at Kittitas Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency47%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency46%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 46% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
47%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Kittitas 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 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average436/100K

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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

$59,250

Median home value

$283,000

Median rent

$1,048/mo

College educated

26.9%

Homeownership

70.6%

Poverty rate

19.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98934; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Valley View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8K–54.8 mi421Compare →
K-12 Ellensburg Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified3.8K–125.0 mi119Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Kittitas School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$17,788NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Kittitas Elementary School

Kittitas Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kittitas, WA, part of Kittitas School District, serving approximately 253 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #989 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kittitas Elementary School

What grades does Kittitas Elementary School serve?

Kittitas Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Kittitas Elementary School?

Kittitas Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kittitas Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kittitas Elementary School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kittitas Elementary School rank in WA?

Kittitas Elementary School ranks #989 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Kittitas Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kittitas Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Kittitas Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kittitas Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Kittitas Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Kittitas Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Kittitas Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

52.2% of students at Kittitas 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
253
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Kittitas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.6%
Area population (ZIP 98934)
803
Area median age
54.5
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 98934; 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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