Serving 127 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, P C Jantz 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
P C Jantz Elementary School's student population of 127 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 27, 2025
School Motto
Excellence in Education is the Commitment of the Odessa School District
School Rankings
P C Jantz Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P C Jantz Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#865 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
82%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P C Jantz Elementary School's ranking?
P C Jantz Elementary School is ranked #865 out of 2,088 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend P C Jantz Elementary School?
127 students attend P C Jantz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of P C Jantz Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P C Jantz Elementary School?
P C Jantz Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does P C Jantz Elementary School offer ?
P C Jantz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is P C Jantz Elementary School part of?
P C Jantz Elementary School is part of Odessa School District.
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