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Elementary Schools

Palouse Elementary

Palouse School District · Whitman County · 600 E Alder Street, Palouse, WA 99161.0

(509)878-1921

8/10
#252
Rank 252 out of 1,162
Top 22%
English Language Arts8/10 · #317 · 73rd percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #215 · 82nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the small farming community of Palouse in the rolling hills of Whitman County, Palouse Elementary punches well above its size with strong math scores and solid English performance that put it in the top quarter of Washington schools. It's the kind of tight-knit school where everyone knows your kid's name, making it a natural fit for families who value a close community feel over big-district anonymity. Life in Palouse means wide open spaces, a short drive to Pullman and Washington State University, and a genuine small-town atmosphere where the school truly sits at the heart of the community.

Student Demographics

46 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
36 (78%)
Other
10 (22%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged22 (48%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

99
Enrollment
14
Teachers (FTE)
7.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
13.6
Avg Class Size

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #1067 · 17th percentile

5 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found