Enrollment
3
Elementary
DISTRICT 47 · STATE 380
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LOPEZ SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 530453001846
Decatur Elementary
Decatur Island, Anacortes, WA 98221 · (360) 375-6004 · San Juan County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL3 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
3.6:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 7.1:1 · STATE 17.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 58% · STATE 51%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 1 | 33% |
| Grade 4 | 1 | 33% |
| Grade 6 | 1 | 33% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where Decatur Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Washington | In San Juan County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3 | #1,265 of 1,268 | #7 of 8 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
3
-1 (-25%) vs 2020
-62% since 1990-91, when it was 8
Student : Teacher
3.6:1
was 4.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 3 | 0.8 | 3.6:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 3 | 1 | 3.0:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 3 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 4 | 1 | 4.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 3 | 1 | 3.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2015-16 | 2 | 1 | 2.0:1 | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 1 | 1 | 1.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2000-01 | 5 | 1 | 5.0:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 8 | 1 | 8.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Decatur Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students unchanged (3 to 3); teachers down 16% (1 to 0.8).
About Decatur Elementary
Decatur Elementary is an elementary school in Anacortes, Washington, according to federal school records. A federal count lists 3 students at the school, in kindergarten through 8. An average school in this group (elementary schools in Washington) has about 380 students.
The Lopez School District system has 3 schools and 205 students.
multiracial students account for 67% of enrollment at Decatur Elementary. Other groups include 33% White.
Dividing enrollment by its 0.8 full-time-equivalent teachers gives a ratio of about 3.6:1. Among elementary schools in Washington, the typical ratio is 17.3:1.
San Juan County has about 18,478 residents, and median household income is about $84,800, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 54% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 8%. Federal data list 16 public schools in San Juan County, with a combined enrollment of about 1,817.
Nearest public school: Lopez Elementary School, about 4.6 miles away. The five-mile area around Decatur Elementary holds 2 other public schools.
Federal data place Decatur Elementary in the Rural: Distant locale, which means it is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Enrollment was 4 in 2020-21 and 3 in 2024-25, a decrease of 1 students.
Questions about science fairs, picture day, and bus routes can be posted here. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
San Juan County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
18,478
Census ACS
Median income
$84,800
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
54%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
1,817 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Lopez School District
- Lopez Middle High SchoolHigh · 111 students
- Lopez Elementary SchoolElementary · 91 students
Other schools in Anacortes
- Anacortes High SchoolHigh · 766 students
- Anacortes Middle SchoolMiddle · 617 students
- Island View ElementaryElementary · 453 students
- Fidalgo ElementaryElementary · 339 students
- Mount Erie ElementaryElementary · 327 students
- Open Doors - Youth Reengagement ProgramHigh · 63 students
Nearby schools
- Lopez Elementary School4.6 mi · 91
- Lopez Middle High School4.6 mi · 111
- Open Doors8.2 mi · 7
- Cap Sante High School8.2 mi · 50
- Anacortes High School8.2 mi · 766
- Island View Elementary8.3 mi · 453
Frequently asked questions
About Decatur ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Decatur Elementary?
Decatur Elementary enrolls approximately 3 students in grades KG-08.
Is Decatur Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Decatur Elementary is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
How many teachers does Decatur Elementary have?
Decatur Elementary employs 1 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 3.6:1.
How diverse is Decatur Elementary?
Decatur Elementary reports a student body of 33% White, 67% Two or more.
Who oversees Decatur Elementary?
Decatur Elementary is overseen by Lopez School District in San Juan County.
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