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Shaw Island Elementary School
Elementary School · Shaw Island School District
PO Box 426, Shaw Island, WA 98286
Enrollment
10
Student-Teacher
5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
10
Student-Teacher
5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Shaw Island Elementary School
Elementary School in Shaw Island · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Shaw Island Elementary School
Shaw Island Elementary School is a public elementary school in Shaw Island, WA, part of Shaw Island School District. Shaw Island Elementary School serves approximately 10 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Shaw Island Elementary School show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 10 students, Shaw Island Elementary School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5:1 students to teachers, Shaw Island Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Shaw Island Elementary School sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 10 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Address
- PO Box 426, Shaw Island, WA 98286
- Phone
- (360) 468-2570
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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Test Scores WA EDFACTS (2018-19)
Based on 22 test records from WA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO Box 426, Shaw Island, WA 98286
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Shaw Island Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Beach Elem (rated 7.0/10, 16.4 miles away, in nearby Lummi Island). Another option is Friday Harbor Elementary School (rated 6.4/10, 3.9 miles away, in nearby Friday Harbor). Additionally, Lopez Elementary School (rated 6.2/10, 6.3 miles away, in nearby Lopez Island). For more schools in Shaw Island, see our Shaw Island schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 17.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Friday Harbor Elementary School Friday Harbor | 3.9 mi | 6.4 |
| Friday Harbor High School Friday Harbor | 3.7 mi | 7.4 |
| Friday Harbor Middle School Friday Harbor | 3.7 mi | 5.4 |
| Griffin Bay School Friday Harbor | 3.7 mi | 3.5 |
| Griffin Bay School Open Doors Friday Harbor | 3.7 mi | — |
| STILLPOINT SCHOOL Friday Harbor | 4.0 mi | — |
| Lopez Middle High School Lopez Island | 6.3 mi | 6.8 |
| Lopez Elementary School Lopez Island | 6.3 mi | 6.2 |
| Orcas Island Elementary School Eastsound | 9.2 mi | 4.7 |
| Orcas Island High School Eastsound | 9.2 mi | 6.5 |
| Orcas Island Middle School Eastsound | 9.2 mi | 4.0 |
| OASIS K-12 Eastsound | 9.2 mi | 2.3 |
| Orcas Island Montessori Public Eastsound | 9.2 mi | — |
| SALMONBERRY SCHOOL Eastsound | 9.2 mi | 3.4 |
| ORCAS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Eastsound | 9.5 mi | — |
| Decatur Elementary Anacortes | 7.1 mi | — |
| Waldron Island School Waldron Island | 9.9 mi | — |
| Beach Elem Lummi Island | 16.4 mi | 7.0 |
| Lummi High School Bellingham | 17.7 mi | — |
| Lummi Nation Tribal School Bellingham | 17.7 mi | 6.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 98286 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$70,357
Median Home Value
$621,000
Population
135
College Educated
46.9%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Median Age
69.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Shaw Island Elementary School
What grades does Shaw Island Elementary School serve?
Shaw Island Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Shaw Island Elementary School?
Shaw Island Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 10 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shaw Island Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shaw Island Elementary School is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Shaw Island Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shaw Island Elementary School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Shaw Island Elementary School a charter school?
No, Shaw Island Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shaw Island Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Shaw Island Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 10
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- San Juan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.0%
- Phone
- (360) 468-2570
Resources & Links
District
Shaw Island School District- District Enrollment
- 10
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $53,778
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