For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,310 students in Ellensburg School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Washington.
Public Elementary Schools in Ellensburg School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,833 Schools
# Students
3,339 Students
740,174 Students
# Teachers
182 Teachers
44,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ellensburg School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#148 out of 307 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
9%
% Hispanic
23%
26%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
69%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,050 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,832 is higher than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$90 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,050
$18,796
Spending / Student
$26,832
$19,246
Best Ellensburg School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1508 E 3rd
Moxee, WA 98936
(509) 925-7316
Moxee, WA 98936
(509) 925-7316
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 N. Cora
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8050
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8050
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Mt. Stuart Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1701 N. Cora St
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8400
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8400
Gr: K-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Morgan Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 E First
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8200
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
K-12 Ellensburg Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 Ruby Street
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8181
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8181
Gr: K-12 | 119 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
2100 N Cora St
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8070
Ellensburg, WA 98926
(509) 925-8070
Gr: K-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Recent Articles
Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.
When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
Teachers across the country are being accused of cheating on standardized tests, using erasers to conveniently change their students’ answers. However, are these teachers driven to cheat because the funding system is flawed?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
Recent deaths during field trips have parents and school officials questioning the safety of these excursions. Learn about these tragedies and what parameters should be in place to ensure a safe field trip.
