Serving 118 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pateros 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pateros Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pateros Elementary School's student population of 118 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
118 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Pateros 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 Pateros Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#754 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
49%
27%
Black
n/a
5%
White
45%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pateros Elementary School's ranking?
Pateros Elementary School is ranked #754 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Pateros Elementary School often compared to?
Pateros Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Methow Valley Elementary School, Gilbert Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Pateros Elementary School?
118 students attend Pateros Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Pateros Elementary School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pateros Elementary School?
Pateros Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pateros Elementary School offer ?
Pateros Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pateros Elementary School part of?
Pateros Elementary School is part of Pateros School District.
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