Excellent
#106 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 5% in state
Trout Lake Elementary
Elementary School · Trout Lake School District · Trout Lake, WA
An elementary school in Trout Lake, WA where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 488, Trout Lake, WA 98650
- Math 77% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Trout Lake Elementary score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 70% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (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
21.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Trout 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,422
Median home value
$669,500
Median rent
$1,333/mo
College educated
34.8%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98650; 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.
Trout Lake School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $20,437NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Trout Lake Elementary is listed in Trout Lake School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Trout Lake Elementary
Trout Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in Trout Lake, WA, part of Trout Lake School District, serving approximately 76 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #106 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Trout Lake Elementary
What grades does Trout Lake Elementary serve?
Trout Lake Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Trout Lake Elementary?
Trout Lake Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 76 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trout Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Trout Lake Elementary is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Trout Lake Elementary rank in WA?
Trout Lake Elementary ranks #106 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Trout Lake Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Trout Lake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Trout Lake Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Trout Lake Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Trout Lake Elementary a charter school?
No, Trout Lake Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Trout Lake Elementary a Title I school?
No, Trout Lake Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Trout Lake Elementary?
21.1% of students at Trout 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 76
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Klickitat County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.4%
- Phone
- (509) 395-2571
- Area population (ZIP 98650)
- 1,332
- Area median age
- 44
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 98650; 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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