Excellent
#28 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 1% in state
Oak Harbor Elementary
Elementary School · Oak Harbor School District · Oak Harbor, WA
An elementary school in Oak Harbor, WA where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
151 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor, WA 98277
- Math 62% vs WA 47% (2024)
- Reading 70% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oak Harbor Elementary score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2018, reaching 66% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Oak Harbor 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated991/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oak Harbor), 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
$79,326
Median home value
$455,300
Median rent
$1,651/mo
College educated
27.1%
Homeownership
59.5%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98277; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Harbor Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 96 | Compare → |
| Der Kinderhuis MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.5 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| HomeconnectionEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 157 | Compare → |
| Olympic View ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–4 | 0.6 mi | 440 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Oak Harbor School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #1 of 11
- District spending per student
- $18,813NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oak Harbor Elementary is listed in Oak Harbor School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oak Harbor Elementary
Oak Harbor Elementary is a public elementary school in Oak Harbor, WA, part of Oak Harbor School District, serving approximately 403 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #28 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oak Harbor Elementary
What grades does Oak Harbor Elementary serve?
Oak Harbor Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Oak Harbor Elementary?
Oak Harbor Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Harbor Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Harbor Elementary is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oak Harbor Elementary rank in WA?
Oak Harbor Elementary ranks #28 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Oak Harbor Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Harbor Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Oak Harbor Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Harbor Elementary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Oak Harbor Elementary a charter school?
No, Oak Harbor Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oak Harbor Elementary a Title I school?
No, Oak Harbor Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Harbor Elementary?
49.4% of students at Oak Harbor 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 403
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Island County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.3%
- Phone
- (360) 279-5100
- Area population (ZIP 98277)
- 40,338
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 98277; 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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