Very Good
#475 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 21% in state
Onalaska Elementary School
Elementary School · Onalaska School District · Onalaska, WA
An elementary school in Onalaska, WA where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
540 Carlisle Ave., Onalaska, WA 98570
- Math 47% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Onalaska Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 44% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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
59.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Onalaska 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average561/100K
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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
$65,682
Median home value
$352,000
Median rent
$1,016/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98570; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Onalaska School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,970NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Onalaska Elementary School is listed in Onalaska School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Onalaska Elementary School
Onalaska Elementary School is a public elementary school in Onalaska, WA, part of Onalaska School District, serving approximately 413 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #475 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Onalaska Elementary School
What grades does Onalaska Elementary School serve?
Onalaska Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Onalaska Elementary School?
Onalaska Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 413 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Onalaska Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Onalaska Elementary School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Onalaska Elementary School rank in WA?
Onalaska Elementary School ranks #475 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Onalaska Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Onalaska Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Onalaska Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Onalaska Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Onalaska Elementary School a charter school?
No, Onalaska Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Onalaska Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Onalaska Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Onalaska Elementary School?
59.3% of students at Onalaska 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 413
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lewis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.7%
- Phone
- (360) 978-4115
- Area population (ZIP 98570)
- 5,060
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 98570; 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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