Enrollment
14
Elementary
STATE 380
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DIXIE SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 530216000311
Dixie Elementary School
10520 E. Hwy. 12, DIXIE, WA 99329 · (509) 525-5339 · Walla Walla County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL14 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
7.0:1
2 FTE teachers
STATE 17.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
36%
5 students
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 1 | 7% |
| Grade 1 | 1 | 7% |
| Grade 2 | 4 | 29% |
| Grade 3 | 4 | 29% |
| Grade 4 | 3 | 21% |
| Grade 5 | 1 | 7% |
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
Test scores
Smarter Balanced + WCAS 2017-18 . % Met or Exceeded StandardEnglish Language Arts
45.5%
WA avg 57.8% . +7.0pp since 2015
Math
27.3%
WA avg 47.9% . +13.9pp since 2015
What this means: On the Smarter Balanced + WCAS, Washington's statewide test, about 45 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 27 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Washington schools, those numbers are about 58 and 48. Reading and writing scores are up about 7 points since 2015, while math scores are up about 14 points.
Smarter Balanced + WCAS results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 45.5% | 27.3% |
| 2016-17 | 36.4% | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 38.5% | 13.3% |
% Met or Exceeded Standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: Smarter Balanced + WCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Dixie Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Washington | In Walla Walla County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 14 | #1,256 of 1,268 | #11 of 11 |
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
14
-16 (-53%) vs 2020
-55% since 1990-91, when it was 31
Student : Teacher
7.0:1
was 15.0:1
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 | 14 | 2 | 7.0:1 | 36% (5) |
| 2023-24 | 19 | 2 | 9.5:1 | 42% (8) |
| 2022-23 | 16 | 1 | 16.0:1 | 75% (12) |
| 2020-21 | 30 | 2 | 15.0:1 | 100% (30) |
| 2017-18 | 12 | 2 | 6.0:1 | 100% (12) |
| 2015-16 | 28 | 2 | 14.0:1 | 89% (25) |
| 2010-11 | 29 | 2 | 14.5:1 | 72% (21) |
| 2000-01 | 38 | 3 | 12.7:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 31 | 3 | 10.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Dixie Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 17% (12 to 14); teachers unchanged (2 to 2).
About Dixie Elementary School
Dixie Elementary School is a small elementary school in Dixie School District, located in DIXIE, Washington. Students in pre-K through 5 attend, and enrollment is 14 students. The typical figure for elementary schools in Washington is about 380 students.
The school's district is Dixie School District.
A majority of students at Dixie Elementary School, 79%, are White. The remaining shares are 14% Native American and 7% Hispanic.
A ratio of 7.0:1 comes from the school's 2 full-time-equivalent teachers. The 17.3:1 average for elementary schools in Washington is higher than this school's figure. The lunch program counts 36% of students at Dixie Elementary School as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Among public schools in Walla Walla County, the average eligibility rate is 63%.
Walla Walla County census figures show that median household income is about $74,202, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 30% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 9%. A total of 33 public schools operate in Walla Walla County, serving about 8,516 students.
SE AREA TECHNICAL SKILLS CENTER is the nearest neighboring public school, about 7.5 miles away. A ten-mile radius around the school includes at least 8 other public schools.
Dixie Elementary School is in rural territory some distance from an urban area, a location NCES labels Rural: Distant.
The 2020-21 count was 30 students and the 2024-25 count was 14. A difference that large may reflect a change in which grades the school serves. Federal data show the ratio falling from 15.0:1 to 7.0:1.
To ask about school safety, transportation, and start times, start a discussion on this page. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Walla Walla County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
62,161
Census ACS
Median income
$74,202
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
30%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
33
8,516 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other Dixie Elementary schools
4 other US public schools in 5 states are named Dixie Elementary. Dixie Elementary School is the 5th largest of the 5.
- Dixie Elementary SchoolTYLER, TX · 619 students
- Dixie Elementary SchoolNew Lebanon, OH · 446 students
- Dixie ElementaryLouisville, KY · 370 students
- Dixie Elementary SchoolOpelika, AL · 251 students
Nearby schools
- SE AREA TECHNICAL SKILLS CENTER7.5 mi · 6
- Preston Hall Middle School8.6 mi · 74
- Waitsburg Elementary School8.6 mi · 148
- Waitsburg High School8.7 mi · 87
- Walla Walla Open Doors8.8 mi · 105
- Berney Elementary School9.1 mi · 324
Frequently asked questions
About Dixie Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Dixie Elementary School?
Dixie Elementary School enrolls approximately 14 students in grades PK-05.
Is Dixie Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Dixie Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dixie Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Dixie Elementary School is approximately 7.0:1 (2 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Dixie Elementary School?
At Dixie Elementary School, the student body is approximately 79% White, 7% Hispanic.
Who oversees Dixie Elementary School?
Dixie Elementary School is overseen by Dixie School District in Walla Walla County.
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