Below Average
#1779 of 2,228 schools in WA
Soap Lake Elementary
Elementary School · Soap Lake School District · Soap Lake, WA
An elementary school in Soap Lake, WA where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
410 Ginkgo Street South, Soap Lake, WA 98851
- Math 14% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Soap Lake Elementary score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 17% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (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
84.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Soap Lake 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,184/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Soap Lake), 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
$67,009
Median home value
$240,500
Median rent
$902/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
63.8%
Poverty rate
19.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98851; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beezley Springs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–4 | 4.7 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Grant ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–4 | 4.9 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| New Life Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–10 | 4.9 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Tiger Cubs EceapEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK | 5.0 mi | 84 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Soap Lake School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $20,010NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Soap Lake Elementary is listed in Soap Lake School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Soap Lake Elementary
Soap Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in Soap Lake, WA, part of Soap Lake School District, serving approximately 315 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,779 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Soap Lake Elementary
What grades does Soap Lake Elementary serve?
Soap Lake Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Soap Lake Elementary?
Soap Lake Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Soap Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Soap Lake Elementary is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Soap Lake Elementary rank in WA?
Soap Lake Elementary ranks #1,779 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Soap Lake Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Soap Lake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Soap Lake Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Soap Lake Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Soap Lake Elementary a charter school?
No, Soap Lake Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Soap Lake Elementary a Title I school?
No, Soap Lake Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Soap Lake Elementary?
84.4% of students at Soap Lake 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 315
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Grant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.6%
- Phone
- (509) 246-1323
- Area population (ZIP 98851)
- 4,996
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
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 98851; 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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