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#65 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 3% in state

Lacrosse Elementary School

Elementary School · Lacrosse School District · Lacrosse, WA

An elementary school in Lacrosse, WA where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.

111 Hill Ave, Lacrosse, WA 99143

  • Math 68% vs WA 40% (2024)
  • Reading 53% vs WA 51% (2024)
  • 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency68.4% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.6% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+28.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+23.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.5:1
District spending per student$43,778
Chronic Absenteeism66.7%

Students at Lacrosse Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency68%(2024 SBA)
School
State
40%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency53%(2024 SBA)
School
State
51%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 61% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
75%
ELA
70%
2024
Math
68%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 26 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63.6%

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 Lacrosse 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low85/100K

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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

$35,385

Median home value

$120,300

Median rent

$666/mo

College educated

37.9%

Homeownership

85%

Poverty rate

13.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99143; 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Lacrosse School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$43,778NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Lacrosse Elementary School

Lacrosse Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lacrosse, WA, part of Lacrosse School District, serving approximately 33 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #65 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lacrosse Elementary School

What grades does Lacrosse Elementary School serve?

Lacrosse Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Lacrosse Elementary School?

Lacrosse Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 33 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lacrosse Elementary School is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lacrosse Elementary School rank in WA?

Lacrosse Elementary School ranks #65 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Lacrosse Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lacrosse Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Lacrosse Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lacrosse Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lacrosse Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Lacrosse Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

63.6% of students at Lacrosse 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 – 8th
Enrollment
33
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Whitman County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
66.7%
Area population (ZIP 99143)
603
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
56
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 99143; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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