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#1564 of 2,228 schools in WA
Utsalady Elementary
Elementary School · Stanwood-camano School District · Camano Island, WA
A Stanwood-camano School District elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
608 ARROWHEAD RD, Camano Island, WA 98282
- Math 39% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Utsalady Elementary score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2018, to 42% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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
31.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Utsalady 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 11Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average527/100K
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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
$100,124
Median home value
$600,300
Median rent
$1,710/mo
College educated
34.2%
Homeownership
91.4%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98282; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 4.4 mi | 467 | Compare → |
| Cedarhome Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | Not available | 444 | Compare → |
| Elger Bay ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–5 | Not available | 389 | Compare → |
| Saratoga SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | Not available | 229 | 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.
Stanwood-camano School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #5 of 10
- District spending per student
- $17,626NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Utsalady Elementary is listed in Stanwood-Camano School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Utsalady Elementary
Utsalady Elementary is a public elementary school in Camano Island, WA, part of Stanwood-camano School District, serving approximately 413 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,564 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Utsalady Elementary
What grades does Utsalady Elementary serve?
Utsalady Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Utsalady Elementary?
Utsalady Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 413 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Utsalady Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Utsalady Elementary is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Utsalady Elementary rank in WA?
Utsalady Elementary ranks #1,564 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Utsalady Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Utsalady Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Utsalady Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Utsalady Elementary has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Utsalady Elementary a charter school?
No, Utsalady Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Utsalady Elementary a Title I school?
No, Utsalady Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Utsalady Elementary?
31.7% of students at Utsalady 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 413
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Island County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.1%
- Phone
- (360) 629-1260
- Area population (ZIP 98282)
- 17,535
- Area average commute
- 43.3 min
- Area median age
- 55.2
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 98282; 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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