Rainier Elementary School

Rainier Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
600 W 3RD,  Rainier, WA
Rainier School District
5.0
3.6
472 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Paulette Johnson
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
49%
Reading Proficiency
49%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
49%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
30
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.2%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
56.1%
State Average
41.7%
Science
56.7%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
650:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
White
80.9%
Hispanic
10.2%
Two or more races
7.2%
Native American
1.5%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 Parent
9/14/2019
Small town school. The teachers and staff are excellent. I went to k-2 when I was a kid in the old elementary school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/8/2022
Kids are excelling in academics at Rainier elementary school. The teachers and staff care.
1.0 parent
5/27/2013
Moved out of district to get a decent education. Small town logic. Some excellent teachers, but handcuffed by higher authorities. Should combine with a bigger neighboring district.
2.0 other
10/21/2010
I think the teachers are great! However, the union representative/librairian is totally worthless just as their grounds facilitator! Eventually, I think the new sup will start to see through their mists of deception and get rid of the one who pretend to care about the district's real interest, a cle...
5.0 parent
9/19/2008

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Rainier Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Rainier, WA, in the Rainier neighborhood, and is served by the Rainier School District in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 472 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 49% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. Rainier Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $483,833. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rainier Senior High School, Eagle View Christian School, Temple Baptist Academy, and more. Learn more about what Rainier has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Rainier Elementary School.

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