C
Below Average
56/100

Soap Lake Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 410 Ginkgo St S, Soap Lake, WA 98851
Overall
C
56/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 1st percentile in Washington
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.06 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 67th 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

56
Repit Score
out of 100
315
Students
enrolled
15.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%1/1003.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%67/100Students gain 1.06 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.30 in 2009–19; 59th percentile in Washington (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 61% 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 −17 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 proficiency27% (−32 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency27% (−20 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
White25%35%reading -43 pts, math -22 pts2nd percentile (list)
Hispanic25%15%reading -17 pts, math -16 pts3rd percentile (list)
Low-income22%22%reading -21 pts, math -10 pts4th 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 410 Ginkgo St S
City Soap Lake
ZIP Code 98851
District 5308070
NCES School ID 530807001334
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 98851

Understanding the community around Soap Lake Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $64,810
Per Capita Income $26,125
Poverty Rate 12.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.6%
High School or Higher 82.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $198,000
Median Rent $776
Owner-Occupied 73.2%
Renter-Occupied 26.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Soap Lake Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 53.7%
Hispanic/Latino 41.6%
Black 1.9%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More Races 1.3%
American Indian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 315
Teachers (FTE) 20.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Soap Lake Elementary?
Soap Lake Elementary has a Repit School Score of 56 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 Soap Lake Elementary?
Soap Lake Elementary has 315 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1.
What grades does Soap Lake Elementary serve?
Soap Lake Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Soap Lake Elementary receive per student?
Soap Lake Elementary receives $21,543 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Soap Lake Elementary in 98851 ▼
Avg Home Value
$306,320
Avg Monthly Rent
$954
1-Year Change
+2.8%
% Renters
26.8%

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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