Excellent
#452 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 20% in state
Salish Coast Elementary
Elementary School · Port Townsend School District · Port Townsend, WA
A Port Townsend School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1637 Grant St, Port Townsend, WA 98368
- Math 47% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Salish Coast Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 50% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Salish Coast 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,884/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Port Townsend), 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
$67,061
Median home value
$511,900
Median rent
$1,349/mo
College educated
50.8%
Homeownership
75.6%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98368; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| OceanEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 128 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Port Townsend School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,800NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Salish Coast Elementary is listed in Port Townsend School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Salish Coast Elementary
Salish Coast Elementary is a public elementary school in Port Townsend, WA, part of Port Townsend School District, serving approximately 459 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #452 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Salish Coast Elementary
What grades does Salish Coast Elementary serve?
Salish Coast Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Salish Coast Elementary?
Salish Coast Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 459 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salish Coast Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Salish Coast Elementary is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Salish Coast Elementary rank in WA?
Salish Coast Elementary ranks #452 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Salish Coast Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Salish Coast Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Salish Coast Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Salish Coast Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Salish Coast Elementary a charter school?
No, Salish Coast Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Salish Coast Elementary a Title I school?
No, Salish Coast Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Salish Coast Elementary?
53.4% of students at Salish Coast 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
- 459
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.0%
- Phone
- (360) 379-4535
- Area population (ZIP 98368)
- 17,401
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 59.5
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 98368; 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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