Enrollment
8
Elementary
STATE 380
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SHAW ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 530786001291
Shaw Island Elementary School
44 Hoffman Cove Road, Shaw Island, WA 98286 · (360) 468-2570 · San Juan County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL8 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
1 FTE teachers
STATE 17.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
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 | 5 | 63% |
| Grade 3 | 3 | 38% |
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
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Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Washington | In San Juan County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 8 | #1,261 of 1,268 | #5 of 8 |
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4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
8
0 (0%) vs 2020
-43% since 1990-91, when it was 14
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
was 8.0:1
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 | 8 | 0.7 | 11.9:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 10 | 2 | 5.0:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 9 | 2 | 4.5:1 | 33% (3) |
| 2020-21 | 8 | 1 | 8.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 11 | 1 | 11.1:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2015-16 | 16 | 2 | 8.0:1 | 31% (5) |
| 2010-11 | 21 | 2 | 10.5:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2000-01 | 16 | 2 | 8.0:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 14 | 2 | 7.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Shaw Island Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 27% (11 to 8); teachers down 32% (1 to 0.7).
About Shaw Island Elementary School
Shaw Island Elementary School is a very small elementary school in Washington, with an address in Shaw Island. Enrollment totals 8 students across kindergarten through 8. The school is 98% below the average for elementary schools in Washington.
Shaw Island Elementary School is part of Shaw Island School District.
At Shaw Island Elementary School, 88% of students are White. The school is also 13% Hispanic. Census estimates put San Juan County at about 87% White, close to the school's figure.
Shaw Island Elementary School lists 0.7 full-time-equivalent teachers; that is about 11.9 students per teacher. By comparison, the average for elementary schools in Washington is 17.3:1.
For San Juan County, Census Bureau data show median household income comes to about $84,800, about 54% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 8%. The county has 16 public schools and about 1,817 students.
Shaw Island Elementary School is about 3.7 miles from Friday Harbor High School, its nearest public school. There are 5 other public schools within five miles.
Locale data from NCES put Shaw Island Elementary School in rural territory some distance from an urban area (Rural: Distant).
Enrollment went from 8 in 2020-21 to 8 in 2024-25, a change of zero students. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio increased from 8.0:1 to 11.9:1.
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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
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Nearby schools
- Friday Harbor High School3.7 mi · 255
- Friday Harbor Middle School3.7 mi · 157
- Griffin Bay School Open Doors3.7 mi · 6
- Griffin Bay School3.7 mi · 47
- Friday Harbor Elementary School3.9 mi · 329
- Lopez Elementary School6.3 mi · 91
Frequently asked questions
About Shaw Island Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Shaw Island Elementary School?
Shaw Island Elementary School enrolls approximately 8 students in grades KG-08.
What age range does Shaw Island Elementary School serve?
Shaw Island Elementary School serves students from grade KG through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Shaw Island Elementary School?
Approximately 11.9:1 students per teacher at Shaw Island Elementary School.
What is the student diversity at Shaw Island Elementary School?
Student demographics at Shaw Island Elementary School are roughly 88% White, 13% Hispanic.
Is Shaw Island Elementary School public or private?
Shaw Island Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Shaw Island School District.
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