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Rainier Elementary School

Rainier School District · Thurston County · 600 W 3rd, Rainier, WA 98576.0

(360)446-4020

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7/10
#457
Rank 457 out of 1,162
Top 39%
English Language Arts7/10 · #444 · 62nd percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #435 · 63rd percentile
Science6/10 · #508 · 51st percentile

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School Overview

Rainier Elementary sits in the small, tight-knit town of Rainier, tucked in the rolling agricultural landscape of Thurston County between Olympia and Centralia. The school performs solidly across English, math, and science, making it a dependable choice for families drawn to the quieter pace of small-town life without straying too far from the amenities of the state capital. It's a good fit for families who value a close community where teachers tend to know kids by name and the town itself feels like an extension of the school.

Student Demographics

223 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
179 (80%)
Hispanic
22 (10%)
Other
22 (10%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged110 (49%)
Students with Disabilities42 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

495
Enrollment
34
Teachers (FTE)
14.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
19.6
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 Programs1/10 · #1162 · 9th percentile

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