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#745 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 33% in state

Neah Bay Elementary School

Elementary School · Cape Flattery School District · Neah Bay, WA

A Cape Flattery School District elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3560 Deer Street PO Box 86, Neah Bay, WA 98357

  • Math 41% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 32% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.4% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.3% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-10.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17.1 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+12.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$26,871
Chronic Absenteeism44.9%

Students at Neah Bay Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency41%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency32%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 21 points since 2018, to 36% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
41%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

85.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Neah Bay 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average557/100K

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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

$60,227

Median home value

$160,800

Median rent

$613/mo

College educated

19%

Homeownership

75.3%

Poverty rate

15.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98357; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in Cape Flattery School District

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Clallam Bay High & ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.5K–12Not available119Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Cape Flattery School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$26,871NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Neah Bay Elementary School is listed in Cape Flattery School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Neah Bay Elementary School

Neah Bay Elementary School is a public elementary school in Neah Bay, WA, part of Cape Flattery School District, serving approximately 178 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #745 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Neah Bay Elementary School

What grades does Neah Bay Elementary School serve?

Neah Bay Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Neah Bay Elementary School?

Neah Bay Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 178 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Neah Bay Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Neah Bay Elementary School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Neah Bay Elementary School rank in WA?

Neah Bay Elementary School ranks #745 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Neah Bay Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Neah Bay Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Neah Bay Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Neah Bay Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Neah Bay Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Neah Bay Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

85.4% of students at Neah Bay 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
178
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Clallam County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.9%
Area population (ZIP 98357)
1,528
Area median age
33.2
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 98357; 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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