Excellent
#99 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 4% in state
Palouse Elementary
Elementary School · Palouse School District · Palouse, WA
An elementary school in Palouse, WA where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
600 E Alder Street, Palouse, WA 99161
- Math 54% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Palouse Elementary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 54% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 31 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Palouse 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low85/100K
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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
$90,750
Median home value
$285,800
Median rent
$933/mo
College educated
47.8%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99161; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Rose Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | K–8 | 4.1 mi | 41 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Palouse School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $22,530NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Palouse Elementary is listed in Palouse School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palouse Elementary
Palouse Elementary is a public elementary school in Palouse, WA, part of Palouse School District, serving approximately 90 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #99 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palouse Elementary
What grades does Palouse Elementary serve?
Palouse Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Palouse Elementary?
Palouse Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 90 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palouse Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Palouse Elementary is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palouse Elementary rank in WA?
Palouse Elementary ranks #99 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Palouse Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Palouse Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Palouse Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palouse Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Palouse Elementary a charter school?
No, Palouse Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Palouse Elementary a Title I school?
No, Palouse Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palouse Elementary?
52.2% of students at Palouse 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 90
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Whitman County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.4%
- Phone
- (509) 878-1921
- Area population (ZIP 99161)
- 1,478
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
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 99161; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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