Excellent
#272 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 12% in state
Rainier Elementary School
Elementary School · Rainier School District · Rainier, WA
An elementary school in Rainier, WA where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 98, Rainier, WA 98576
- Math 56% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rainier Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2018, reaching 57% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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
47.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Rainier 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- County Safety: Average352/100K
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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
$101,336
Median home value
$400,000
Median rent
$1,193/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
89.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98576; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle View Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | PK–11 | 4.2 mi | 145 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Rainier School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,579NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rainier Elementary School is listed in Rainier School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rainier Elementary School
Rainier Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rainier, WA, part of Rainier School District, serving approximately 472 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #272 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rainier Elementary School
What grades does Rainier Elementary School serve?
Rainier Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Rainier Elementary School?
Rainier Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 472 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rainier Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rainier Elementary School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rainier Elementary School rank in WA?
Rainier Elementary School ranks #272 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Rainier Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rainier Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Rainier Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rainier Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rainier Elementary School a charter school?
No, Rainier Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rainier Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Rainier Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rainier Elementary School?
47.5% of students at Rainier 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
- 472
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Thurston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.9%
- Phone
- (360) 446-4020
- Area population (ZIP 98576)
- 5,063
- Area average commute
- 40.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 98576; 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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