Onion Creek Elementary

Onion Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Colville, WA, part of the Onion Creek School District. The school serves approximately 44 students in grades Pre-K – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5/10, placing it in the 91.5th percentile among WA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 47% proficiency in math, 7 points above the state average and 68% in reading/language arts, 17 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.3/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $61,891, where 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 44 students, Onion Creek Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Onion Creek Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.