Excellent
#411 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 18% in state
Wahitis Elementary School
Elementary School · Othello School District · Othello, WA
An Othello School District elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
905 South 14th Avenue, Othello, WA 99344
- Math 45% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wahitis Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 43% across the 13-year record (2012–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
Based on 30 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Wahitis Elementary School 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,603/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Othello), 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
$64,266
Median home value
$256,700
Median rent
$948/mo
College educated
13.7%
Homeownership
66.6%
Poverty rate
21.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99344; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scootney Springs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–6 | 0.2 mi | 574 | Compare → |
| Lutacaga ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| Hiawatha Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 574 | 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.
Othello School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $16,260NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wahitis Elementary School is listed in Othello School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wahitis Elementary School
Wahitis Elementary School is a public elementary school in Othello, WA, part of Othello School District, serving approximately 586 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #411 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wahitis Elementary School
What grades does Wahitis Elementary School serve?
Wahitis Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Wahitis Elementary School?
Wahitis Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 586 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wahitis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wahitis Elementary School 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 Wahitis Elementary School rank in WA?
Wahitis Elementary School ranks #411 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Wahitis Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wahitis Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Wahitis Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wahitis Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Wahitis Elementary School a charter school?
No, Wahitis Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wahitis Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Wahitis Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wahitis Elementary School?
82.8% of students at Wahitis Elementary School 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 586
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.8%
- Phone
- (509) 488-2659
- Area population (ZIP 99344)
- 19,458
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 26.7
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 99344; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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