Serving 444 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Fords Prairie Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fords Prairie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Fords Prairie Elementary School's student population of 444 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fords Prairie Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fords Prairie Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#1828 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
40%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
53%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fords Prairie Elementary School's ranking?
Fords Prairie Elementary School is ranked #1828 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Fords Prairie Elementary School often compared to?
Fords Prairie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edison Elementary School, Jefferson Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Fords Prairie Elementary School?
444 students attend Fords Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Fords Prairie Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fords Prairie Elementary School?
Fords Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Fords Prairie Elementary School offer ?
Fords Prairie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Fords Prairie Elementary School part of?
Fords Prairie Elementary School is part of Centralia School District.
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