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#840 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 38% in state

Roy Elementary

Elementary School · Bethel School District · Roy, WA

A Bethel School District elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 238, Roy, WA 98580

  • Math 36% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 40% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.05 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.3% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-16.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.1 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected-6.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$15,370
Chronic Absenteeism39%

Students at Roy Elementary score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency36%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency40%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 38% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

52.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Roy Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,015/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Roy), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$110,428

Median home value

$485,400

Median rent

$1,789/mo

College educated

23.6%

Homeownership

86.9%

Poverty rate

9.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98580; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mckenna ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–54.4 mi387Compare →
Fort Stevens ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–54.7 mi491Compare →
Camas Prairie ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.9K–5Not available512Compare →
Chester H Thompson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.2K–5Not available648Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Bethel School District

Schools in district
39
Rank in district
#14 of 33
District spending per student
$15,370NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Roy Elementary is listed in Bethel School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Roy Elementary

Roy Elementary is a public elementary school in Roy, WA, part of Bethel School District, serving approximately 267 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #840 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Roy Elementary

What grades does Roy Elementary serve?

Roy Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Roy Elementary?

Roy Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 267 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Roy Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Roy Elementary is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Roy Elementary rank in WA?

Roy Elementary ranks #840 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Roy Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Roy Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Roy Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Roy Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Roy Elementary a charter school?

No, Roy Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Roy Elementary a Title I school?

No, Roy Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Roy Elementary?

52.1% of students at Roy 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
267
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Pierce County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.0%
Area population (ZIP 98580)
11,472
Area average commute
47.4 min
Area median age
45.5
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 98580; 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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