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#1508 of 2,228 schools in WA
Monte Cristo Elementary
Elementary School · Granite Falls School District · Granite Falls, WA
A Granite Falls School District elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1201 100th St NE, Granite Falls, WA 98252
- Math 31% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monte Cristo Elementary score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 33% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (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
47.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Monte Cristo Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,176/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Granite Falls), 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
$95,235
Median home value
$492,500
Median rent
$1,412/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
83.8%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98252; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Granite Falls School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,765NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monte Cristo Elementary is listed in Granite Falls School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monte Cristo Elementary
Monte Cristo Elementary is a public elementary school in Granite Falls, WA, part of Granite Falls School District, serving approximately 482 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,508 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monte Cristo Elementary
What grades does Monte Cristo Elementary serve?
Monte Cristo Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Monte Cristo Elementary?
Monte Cristo Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 482 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monte Cristo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Monte Cristo Elementary is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monte Cristo Elementary rank in WA?
Monte Cristo Elementary ranks #1,508 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Monte Cristo Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Monte Cristo Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Monte Cristo Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monte Cristo Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Monte Cristo Elementary a charter school?
No, Monte Cristo Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monte Cristo Elementary a Title I school?
No, Monte Cristo Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monte Cristo Elementary?
47.1% of students at Monte Cristo 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
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 482
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Snohomish County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.3%
- Phone
- (360) 691-7718
- Area population (ZIP 98252)
- 10,487
- Area average commute
- 38.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 98252; 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
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