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#624 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 28% in state

Sharpstein Elementary School

Elementary School · Walla Walla Public Schools · Walla Walla, WA

A Walla Walla Public Schools elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

410 HOWARD ST, Walla Walla, WA 99362

  • Math 51% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 37% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50.3% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.4% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-1.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+17.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$17,029
Chronic Absenteeism50.8%

Students at Sharpstein Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency51%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency37%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 14 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 44% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
49%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
53%
ELA
59%
2011
Math
49%
ELA
61%
2012
Math
48%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
51%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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

81.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Sharpstein 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 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 73Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,562/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Walla Walla), 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

$70,660

Median home value

$398,000

Median rent

$1,148/mo

College educated

30.7%

Homeownership

65.2%

Poverty rate

12.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99362; 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
Green Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1K–50.7 mi513Compare →
Edison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7K–50.8 mi457Compare →
Walla Walla OnlineEnrollment path unverified3.9K–121.2 mi102Compare →
Berney Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2K–51.3 mi371Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Walla Walla Public Schools

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#4 of 14
District spending per student
$17,029NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sharpstein Elementary School is listed in Walla Walla Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sharpstein Elementary School

Sharpstein Elementary School is a public elementary school in Walla Walla, WA, part of Walla Walla Public Schools, serving approximately 354 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #624 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sharpstein Elementary School

What grades does Sharpstein Elementary School serve?

Sharpstein Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Sharpstein Elementary School?

Sharpstein Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sharpstein Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sharpstein Elementary School 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 Sharpstein Elementary School rank in WA?

Sharpstein Elementary School ranks #624 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Sharpstein Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sharpstein Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Sharpstein Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sharpstein Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Sharpstein Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Sharpstein Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Sharpstein Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

81.1% of students at Sharpstein 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
354
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Walla Walla County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.8%
Area population (ZIP 99362)
42,794
Area average commute
13.4 min
Area median age
40.6
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 99362; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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