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#1180 of 2,228 schools in WA
Lopez Elementary School
Elementary School · Lopez School District · Lopez Island, WA
An elementary school in Lopez Island, WA where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
86 School Road, Lopez Island, WA 98261
- Math 35% vs WA 43% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lopez Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 42% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lopez 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average591/100K
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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
$78,871
Median home value
$700,900
Median rent
$1,147/mo
College educated
58.6%
Homeownership
79.1%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98261; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 3.7 mi | 3 | 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.
Lopez School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $29,728NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lopez Elementary School is listed in Lopez School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lopez Elementary School
Lopez Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lopez Island, WA, part of Lopez School District, serving approximately 102 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,180 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lopez Elementary School
What grades does Lopez Elementary School serve?
Lopez Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Lopez Elementary School?
Lopez Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 102 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lopez Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lopez Elementary School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lopez Elementary School rank in WA?
Lopez Elementary School ranks #1,180 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Lopez Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lopez Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Lopez Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lopez Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lopez Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lopez Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lopez Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lopez Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lopez Elementary School?
54.9% of students at Lopez 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 102
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- San Juan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.1%
- Phone
- (360) 468-2202
- Area population (ZIP 98261)
- 3,030
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 60.7
Official sources & links
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 98261; 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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