D
Needs Improvement
47/100

Gold Bar Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 419 Lewis Ave, Gold Bar, WA 98251
Overall
D
47/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 28th percentile in Washington
Growth
D
Students gain 0.87 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 22nd percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

47
Repit Score
out of 100
336
Students
enrolled
14.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%28/1001.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%22/100Students gain 0.87 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.89 in 2009–19; 25th percentile in Washington (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 37% 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 proficiency57% (+10 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
White57%62%reading -10 pts, math -1 pts41st percentile (list)
Hispanic35%45%reading -5 pts, math +9 pts46th percentile (list)
Low-income42%52%reading +0 pts, math +14 pts67th 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 419 Lewis Ave
City Gold Bar
ZIP Code 98251
District 5308550
NCES School ID 530855000541
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 98251

Understanding the community around Gold Bar Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $71,175
Per Capita Income $33,835
Poverty Rate 9.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.6%
High School or Higher 86.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $382,900
Median Rent $1,696
Owner-Occupied 83.9%
Renter-Occupied 16.1%
View full data for ZIP 98251 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Gold Bar Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.0%
Female 44.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 65.2%
Hispanic/Latino 25.0%
Two or More Races 5.7%
Black 1.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 336
Teachers (FTE) 23.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Gold Bar Elementary?
Gold Bar Elementary has a Repit School Score of 47 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Gold Bar Elementary?
Gold Bar Elementary has 336 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1.
What grades does Gold Bar Elementary serve?
Gold Bar Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Gold Bar Elementary receive per student?
Gold Bar Elementary receives $19,240 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Gold Bar Elementary in 98251 ▼
Avg Home Value
$477,618
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,944
1-Year Change
+2.0%
% Renters
16.1%

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