Serving 631 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Captain Strong ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 631 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Captain Strong's student population of 631 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
631 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Captain Strong 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 Captain Strong is 0.33, 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
#888 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
11%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
81%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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What is Captain Strong's ranking?
Captain Strong is ranked #888 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Captain Strong often compared to?
Captain Strongis often viewed alongside schools like Daybreak Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Captain Strong?
631 students attend Captain Strong.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Captain Strong students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Captain Strong?
Captain Strong has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Captain Strong offer ?
Captain Strong offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Captain Strong part of?
Captain Strong is part of Battle Ground School District.
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