Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Salish Coast Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salish Coast Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Salish Coast Elementary School's student population of 406 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
406 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Salish Coast Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salish Coast Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#988 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)53%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
8%
25%
Black
2%
5%
White
79%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salish Coast Elementary School's ranking?
Salish Coast Elementary School is ranked #988 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Salish Coast Elementary School?
406 students attend Salish Coast Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Salish Coast Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salish Coast Elementary School?
Salish Coast Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Salish Coast Elementary School offer ?
Salish Coast Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Salish Coast Elementary School part of?
Salish Coast Elementary School is part of Port Townsend School District.
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