Very Good
#476 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 21% in state
Ruth Livingston Elementary
Elementary School · Pasco School District · Pasco, WA
A Pasco School District elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2515 ROAD 84, Pasco, WA 99301
- Math 64% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ruth Livingston Elementary score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 66% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (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
50.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Ruth Livingston 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 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,561/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pasco), 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
$82,517
Median home value
$353,300
Median rent
$1,195/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99301; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Pasco Academy of LearningEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Kingspoint Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| Three Rivers ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 656 | Compare → |
| Edwin Markham ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 234 | 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.
Pasco School District
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #3 of 28
- District spending per student
- $17,151NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ruth Livingston Elementary is listed in Pasco School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ruth Livingston Elementary
Ruth Livingston Elementary is a public elementary school in Pasco, WA, part of Pasco School District, serving approximately 568 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #476 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ruth Livingston Elementary
What grades does Ruth Livingston Elementary serve?
Ruth Livingston Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ruth Livingston Elementary?
Ruth Livingston Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 568 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruth Livingston Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruth Livingston Elementary is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ruth Livingston Elementary rank in WA?
Ruth Livingston Elementary ranks #476 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Ruth Livingston Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ruth Livingston Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Ruth Livingston Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ruth Livingston Elementary has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ruth Livingston Elementary a charter school?
No, Ruth Livingston Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ruth Livingston Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ruth Livingston Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ruth Livingston Elementary?
50.9% of students at Ruth Livingston 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
- 568
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.9%
- Phone
- (509) 546-2688
- Area population (ZIP 99301)
- 86,467
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 30.5
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 99301; 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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