Very Good
#661 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 30% in state
Willapa Elementary
Elementary School · Willapa Valley School District · Menlo, WA
A Willapa Valley School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
PO Box 128, Menlo, WA 98561
- Math 51% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Willapa Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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
43.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Willapa 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low240/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–6 | 2.9 mi | 249 | 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.
Willapa Valley School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $21,619NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Willapa Elementary is listed in Willapa Valley School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willapa Elementary
Willapa Elementary is a public elementary school in Menlo, WA, part of Willapa Valley School District, serving approximately 183 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #661 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willapa Elementary
What grades does Willapa Elementary serve?
Willapa Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Willapa Elementary?
Willapa Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 183 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willapa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Willapa Elementary is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willapa Elementary rank in WA?
Willapa Elementary ranks #661 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Willapa Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Willapa Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Willapa Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willapa Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Willapa Elementary a charter school?
No, Willapa Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willapa Elementary a Title I school?
No, Willapa Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willapa Elementary?
43.7% of students at Willapa 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 183
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pacific County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (360) 942-3311
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.
- 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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