Excellent
#306 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 14% in state
St John Elementary
Elementary School · St. John School District · Saint John, WA
An elementary school in Saint John, WA where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
W 301 Nob Hill, Saint John, WA 99171
- Math 50% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at St John Elementary score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 54% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 28 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where St John 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low85/100K
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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
$61,500
Median home value
$210,200
Median rent
$893/mo
College educated
28.9%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99171; 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.
St. John School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $26,493NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
St John Elementary is listed in St. John School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St John Elementary
St John Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint John, WA, part of St. John School District, serving approximately 77 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #306 of 2,228 schools in WA.
State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St John Elementary
What grades does St John Elementary serve?
St John Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend St John Elementary?
St John Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St John Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at St John Elementary is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St John Elementary rank in WA?
St John Elementary ranks #306 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is St John Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
St John Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 St John Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St John Elementary has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is St John Elementary a charter school?
No, St John Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St John Elementary a Title I school?
No, St John Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St John Elementary?
44.2% of students at St John 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
- 77
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Whitman County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.9%
- Phone
- (509) 648-3336
- Area population (ZIP 99171)
- 991
- Area median age
- 51.6
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 99171; 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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