Serving 161 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Orcas Island 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Orcas Island Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
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Orcas Island Elementary School's student population of 161 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
42 acres
Orcas Island 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 Orcas Island Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#783 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
21%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
70%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Orcas Island Elementary School's ranking?
Orcas Island Elementary School is ranked #783 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Orcas Island Elementary School?
161 students attend Orcas Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Orcas Island Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Orcas Island Elementary School?
Orcas Island Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Orcas Island Elementary School offer ?
Orcas Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orcas Island Elementary School part of?
Orcas Island Elementary School is part of Orcas Island School District.
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