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#1647 of 2,228 schools in WA
Skamania Elementary
Elementary School · Skamania School District · Skamania, WA
An elementary school in Skamania, WA where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
122 Butler Loop Road, Skamania, WA 98648
- Math 29% vs WA 39% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Skamania Elementary score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 36% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Skamania Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated766/100K
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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
$93,553
Median home value
$477,400
Median rent
$986/mo
College educated
32.6%
Homeownership
77.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98648; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Skamania School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,986NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Skamania Elementary is listed in Skamania School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Skamania Elementary
Skamania Elementary is a public elementary school in Skamania, WA, part of Skamania School District, serving approximately 83 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,647 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Skamania Elementary
What grades does Skamania Elementary serve?
Skamania Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Skamania Elementary?
Skamania Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skamania Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Skamania Elementary is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Skamania Elementary rank in WA?
Skamania Elementary ranks #1,647 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Skamania Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Skamania Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Skamania Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Skamania Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Skamania Elementary a charter school?
No, Skamania Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Skamania Elementary a Title I school?
No, Skamania Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Skamania Elementary?
45.8% of students at Skamania 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 83
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Skamania County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.3%
- Phone
- (509) 527-8239
- Area population (ZIP 98648)
- 3,353
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
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 98648; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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