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Waldron Island School
Elementary School · Orcas Island School District
1 SCHOOL ROAD, Waldron Island, WA 98297
Enrollment
6
Student-Teacher
6:1
Grades
1st – 8th
Enrollment
6
Student-Teacher
6:1
Grades
1st – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Waldron Island School
Elementary School in Waldron Island · grades 1st – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Waldron Island School
Waldron Island School is a public elementary school in Waldron Island, WA, part of Orcas Island School District. Waldron Island School serves approximately 6 students, and covers grades 1st-8th, and has a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Waldron Island School show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2015) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 6 students, Waldron Island School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 6:1 students to teachers, Waldron Island School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Waldron Island School sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 6 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Address
- 1 SCHOOL ROAD, Waldron Island, WA 98297
- Phone
- (206) 376-2286
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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Test Scores WA EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 10 test records from WA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Location
1 SCHOOL ROAD, Waldron Island, WA 98297
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Waldron Island School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Beach Elem (rated 7.0/10, 15.7 miles away, in nearby Lummi Island). Another option is Friday Harbor Elementary School (rated 6.4/10, 12.4 miles away, in nearby Friday Harbor). Additionally, Lopez Elementary School (rated 6.2/10, 16.1 miles away, in nearby Lopez Island). For more schools in Waldron Island, see our Waldron Island schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 17.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ORCAS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Eastsound | 5.7 mi | — |
| SALMONBERRY SCHOOL Eastsound | 5.7 mi | 3.4 |
| Orcas Island Elementary School Eastsound | 5.9 mi | 4.7 |
| Orcas Island High School Eastsound | 5.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Orcas Island Middle School Eastsound | 5.9 mi | 4.0 |
| OASIS K-12 Eastsound | 5.9 mi | 2.3 |
| Orcas Island Montessori Public Eastsound | 5.9 mi | — |
| Shaw Island Elementary School Shaw Island | 9.9 mi | — |
| Friday Harbor High School Friday Harbor | 11.9 mi | 7.4 |
| Friday Harbor Middle School Friday Harbor | 11.9 mi | 5.4 |
| Griffin Bay School Friday Harbor | 11.9 mi | 3.5 |
| Griffin Bay School Open Doors Friday Harbor | 11.9 mi | — |
| STILLPOINT SCHOOL Friday Harbor | 12.0 mi | — |
| Friday Harbor Elementary School Friday Harbor | 12.4 mi | 6.4 |
| Lopez Middle High School Lopez Island | 16.1 mi | 6.8 |
| Lopez Elementary School Lopez Island | 16.1 mi | 6.2 |
| Decatur Elementary Anacortes | 16.0 mi | — |
| Point Roberts Primary Point Roberts | 19.5 mi | — |
| Beach Elem Lummi Island | 15.7 mi | 7.0 |
| Lummi High School Bellingham | 17.2 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 98297 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$60,500
Median Home Value
$409,100
Population
48
College Educated
91.7%
Homeownership
94.4%
Poverty Rate
14.6%
Median Age
67.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BLUE HERON MONTESSORI SCHOOL Bellingham, WA | — |
| CHILDRENS GATE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Wenatchee, WA | — |
| CHILDRENS HOUSE MONTESSORI Spokane, WA | — |
| CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER LLC Mercer Island, WA | — |
| CREATIVE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Kenmore, WA | — |
| DER KINDERHUIS MONTESSORI Oak Harbor, WA | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Waldron Island School
What grades does Waldron Island School serve?
Waldron Island School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Waldron Island School?
Waldron Island School has an enrollment of approximately 6 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waldron Island School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waldron Island School is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Waldron Island School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waldron Island School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2015) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Waldron Island School a charter school?
No, Waldron Island School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waldron Island School a Title I school?
No, Waldron Island School is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 6
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- San Juan County
- Phone
- (206) 376-2286
Resources & Links
District
Orcas Island School District- District Enrollment
- 767
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,496
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