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Nespelem Elementary

Elementary School · Nespelem School District · Nespelem, WA

An elementary school in Nespelem, WA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

PO BOX 291, Nespelem, WA 99155

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 3% proficient (2022)
  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)17% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$30,252
Chronic Absenteeism54%

Students at Nespelem Elementary score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 8 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 14% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2010
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
3%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

Based on 24 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

96.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Nespelem Elementary 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated722/100K

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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

$44,000

Median home value

$136,500

Median rent

$390/mo

College educated

9.1%

Homeownership

66.6%

Poverty rate

30.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99155; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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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.

Nespelem School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$30,252NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
31.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Nespelem Elementary

Nespelem Elementary is a public elementary school in Nespelem, WA, part of Nespelem School District, serving approximately 126 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,471 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Nespelem Elementary

What grades does Nespelem Elementary serve?

Nespelem Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Nespelem Elementary?

Nespelem Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 126 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Nespelem Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Nespelem Elementary is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Nespelem Elementary rank in WA?

Nespelem Elementary ranks #1,471 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Nespelem Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Nespelem Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Nespelem Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Nespelem Elementary has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Nespelem Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Nespelem Elementary a Title I school?

No, Nespelem Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

96.8% of students at Nespelem 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
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
126
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Okanogan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
54.0%
Area population (ZIP 99155)
996
Area median age
37.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 99155; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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