Below Average
#1855 of 2,228 schools in WA
Orcas Island Elementary School
Elementary School · Orcas Island School District · Eastsound, WA
An elementary school in Eastsound, WA where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
611 SCHOOL RD, Eastsound, WA 98245
- Math 27% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Orcas Island Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 35% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Orcas Island 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average591/100K
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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
$76,579
Median home value
$694,100
Median rent
$1,341/mo
College educated
52.2%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98245; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis K-12Enrollment path unverified | 2.3 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| Orcas Island Montessori PublicEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–3 | 0.0 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Salmonberry SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.4private | PK–6 | 0.2 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Orcas Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 3 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Orcas Island School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,496NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Orcas Island Elementary School is listed in Orcas Island School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Orcas Island Elementary School
Orcas Island Elementary School is a public elementary school in Eastsound, WA, part of Orcas Island School District, serving approximately 161 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,855 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Orcas Island Elementary School
What grades does Orcas Island Elementary School serve?
Orcas Island Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Orcas Island Elementary School?
Orcas Island Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orcas Island Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orcas Island Elementary School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Orcas Island Elementary School rank in WA?
Orcas Island Elementary School ranks #1,855 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Orcas Island Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Orcas Island Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Orcas Island Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Orcas Island Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Orcas Island Elementary School a charter school?
No, Orcas Island Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Orcas Island Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Orcas Island Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orcas Island Elementary School?
42.9% of students at Orcas Island 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
- 161
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- San Juan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.8%
- Phone
- (206) 376-2286
- Area population (ZIP 98245)
- 4,206
- Area average commute
- 16.3 min
- Area median age
- 52.1
Official sources & links
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 98245; 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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