Excellent
#86 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 4% in state
Waterville Elementary
Elementary School · Waterville School District · Waterville, WA
An elementary school in Waterville, WA where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 490, Waterville, WA 98858
- Math 50% vs WA 47% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waterville Elementary score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 48% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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
57.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Waterville 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average448/100K
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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
$76,667
Median home value
$241,100
Median rent
$981/mo
College educated
15.9%
Homeownership
72.4%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98858; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Waterville School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $23,931NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waterville Elementary is listed in Waterville School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waterville Elementary
Waterville Elementary is a public elementary school in Waterville, WA, part of Waterville School District, serving approximately 115 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #86 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waterville Elementary
What grades does Waterville Elementary serve?
Waterville Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Waterville Elementary?
Waterville Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 115 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterville Elementary is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waterville Elementary rank in WA?
Waterville Elementary ranks #86 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Waterville Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Waterville Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Waterville Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waterville Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Waterville Elementary a charter school?
No, Waterville Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waterville Elementary a Title I school?
No, Waterville Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waterville Elementary?
57.4% of students at Waterville 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
- 115
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.0%
- Phone
- (509) 745-8583
- Area population (ZIP 98858)
- 1,851
- Area median age
- 52.7
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 98858; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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