Serving 327 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mount Erie Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Erie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mount Erie Elementary School's student population of 327 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
327 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1920
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. Jun 15, 2026
School Motto
Educating Today, Leading Tomorrow
School Rankings
Mount Erie Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Erie Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#354 out of 2088 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
13%
27%
Black
1%
5%
White
75%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Anacortes School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Erie Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Erie Elementary School is ranked #354 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Mount Erie Elementary School often compared to?
Mount Erie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Island View Elementary School, Fidalgo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Mount Erie Elementary School?
327 students attend Mount Erie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Mount Erie Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Erie Elementary School?
Mount Erie Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mount Erie Elementary School offer ?
Mount Erie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Erie Elementary School part of?
Mount Erie Elementary School is part of Anacortes School District.
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