B
Good
73/100

Darrington Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 1075 FIR STREET, Darrington, WA 98241
Overall
B
73/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 10th percentile in Washington
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.33 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 93rd percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Washington for growth · 💎 Hidden gem

Each score is graded separately against Washington schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

73
Repit Score
out of 100
364
Students
enrolled
16.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%10/1002.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%93/100Students gain 1.33 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.40 in 2009–19; 93rd percentile in Washington (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.33 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 51% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Washington schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −21 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Washington. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency52% (−7 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency47% (−0 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Washington state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White52%47%reading -15 pts, math -10 pts22nd percentile (list)
Low-income47%37%reading +4 pts, math +5 pts55th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1075 FIR STREET
City Darrington
ZIP Code 98241
District 5301980
NCES School ID 530198000300
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 98241

Understanding the community around Darrington Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $67,717
Per Capita Income $30,761
Poverty Rate 7.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.8%
High School or Higher 84.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $337,900
Median Rent $889
Owner-Occupied 72.5%
Renter-Occupied 27.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Darrington Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 73.9%
Hispanic/Latino 11.8%
Two or More Races 6.6%
American Indian 6.6%
Asian 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 364
Teachers (FTE) 22.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Darrington Elementary School?
Darrington Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 73 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Darrington Elementary School?
Darrington Elementary School has 364 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1.
What grades does Darrington Elementary School serve?
Darrington Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Darrington Elementary School receive per student?
Darrington Elementary School receives $20,619 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Darrington Elementary School in 98241 ▼
Avg Home Value
$436,421
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,944
1-Year Change
+3.5%
% Renters
27.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026