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#2155 of 2,228 schools in WA
Springdale Elementary
Elementary School · Mary Walker School District · Springdale, WA
A Mary Walker School District elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 159, Springdale, WA 99173
- Math 19% vs WA 47% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs WA 51% (2024)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Springdale Elementary score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 19% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Springdale 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average649/100K
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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
$53,227
Median home value
$267,400
Median rent
$850/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
89.9%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99173; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Walker Alternative Learning ExperienceEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 55 | 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.
Mary Walker School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,949NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Springdale Elementary is listed in Mary Walker School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Springdale Elementary
Springdale Elementary is a public elementary school in Springdale, WA, part of Mary Walker School District, serving approximately 207 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,155 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Springdale Elementary
What grades does Springdale Elementary serve?
Springdale Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Springdale Elementary?
Springdale Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 207 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springdale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Springdale Elementary is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Springdale Elementary rank in WA?
Springdale Elementary ranks #2,155 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Springdale Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Springdale Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Springdale Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Springdale Elementary has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Springdale Elementary a charter school?
No, Springdale Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Springdale Elementary a Title I school?
No, Springdale Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Springdale Elementary?
63.3% of students at Springdale 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 207
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Stevens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.5%
- Phone
- (509) 258-7357
- Area population (ZIP 99173)
- 1,773
- Area median age
- 40
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 99173; 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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