Very Good
#783 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 35% in state
Satus Elementary
Elementary School · Wapato School District · Wapato, WA
A Wapato School District elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
910 S. Camas Avenue, Wapato, WA 98951
- Math 31% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Satus Elementary score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (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
90.3%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Satus 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average465/100K
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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
$63,083
Median home value
$214,000
Median rent
$871/mo
College educated
10.8%
Homeownership
54.4%
Poverty rate
19.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98951; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 3–5 | 0.3 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| Wapato Online Academy K-5Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 3 | 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.
Wapato School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $19,515NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Satus Elementary is listed in Wapato School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Satus Elementary
Satus Elementary is a public elementary school in Wapato, WA, part of Wapato School District, serving approximately 309 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #783 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Satus Elementary
What grades does Satus Elementary serve?
Satus Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Satus Elementary?
Satus Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Satus Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Satus Elementary is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Satus Elementary rank in WA?
Satus Elementary ranks #783 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Satus Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Satus Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Satus Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Satus Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Satus Elementary a charter school?
No, Satus Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Satus Elementary a Title I school?
No, Satus Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Satus Elementary?
90.3% of students at Satus 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 309
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Yakima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.7%
- Phone
- (509) 877-2177
- Area population (ZIP 98951)
- 12,935
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 29.8
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 98951; 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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