Waitsburg Elementary School

Waitsburg Elementary School is a public elementary school in Waitsburg, WA, part of the Waitsburg School District. The school serves approximately 146 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 20.9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3/10, placing it in the 88th percentile among WA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 58% proficiency in math, 12 points above the state average and 57% in reading/language arts, 7 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.9/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $91,742, where 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 146 students, Waitsburg Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

The student-teacher ratio at Waitsburg Elementary School is 20.9:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Located in a rural area, Waitsburg Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.