Below Average
#2013 of 2,228 schools in WA
Pacific Beach Elementary School
Elementary School · North Beach School District No. 64 · Pacific Beach, WA
A North Beach School District No. 64 elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box H, Pacific Beach, WA 98571
- Math 17% vs WA 39% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pacific Beach Elementary School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 21% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 29 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Pacific Beach 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average355/100K
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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)
College educated
0%
Homeownership
0%
Poverty rate
55.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98571; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in North Beach School District No. 64
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Shores ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–6 | Not available | 286 | 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.
North Beach School District No. 64
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $20,000NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pacific Beach Elementary School is listed in North Beach School District No. 64; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pacific Beach Elementary School
Pacific Beach Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pacific Beach, WA, part of North Beach School District No. 64, serving approximately 110 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,013 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pacific Beach Elementary School
What grades does Pacific Beach Elementary School serve?
Pacific Beach Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Pacific Beach Elementary School?
Pacific Beach Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 110 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Beach Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacific Beach Elementary School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pacific Beach Elementary School rank in WA?
Pacific Beach Elementary School ranks #2,013 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Pacific Beach Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pacific Beach Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Pacific Beach Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pacific Beach Elementary School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pacific Beach Elementary School a charter school?
No, Pacific Beach Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pacific Beach Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Pacific Beach Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pacific Beach Elementary School?
84.5% of students at Pacific Beach 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 110
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Grays Harbor County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 76.4%
- Phone
- (360) 276-4512
- Area population (ZIP 98571)
- 52
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 98571; 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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