The top reported proficiency rate is 37% in English language arts. The lowest is 35% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Paul Rumburg Elementary
Paul Rumburg Elementary is a regular public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the small city of Entiat, Washington. Entiat sits at the confluence of the Entiat and Columbia Rivers in Chelan County, a place historically tied to fruit growing and logging that calls itself the “Gateway to Recreation.” The school’s location within town means it functions as a neighborhood school for a community that was largely relocated to higher ground in the 1960s after the Rocky Reach Dam was built. The district that operates the school, Entiat School District, does not appear to have undergone any recent changes of lasting impact according to publicly available information, suggesting a period of stability.
The school’s student body is small, and the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals is high, indicating a largely lower-income population. In terms of racial and ethnic composition, the student body is majority Hispanic or Latino, with a substantial white minority and very small numbers of Native American and multiracial students. This demographic profile reflects the broader Entiat community, where many households have children.
State assessment results are available from the most recent testing year and cover math, English language arts, and science. In math, proficiency rates varied by grade, with the highest rate in third grade and a noticeably lower rate in fifth grade. English language arts results also varied, with fifth graders posting the highest rate among the tested grades. Fifth grade science results were in a similar range. Across all tested subjects and grades, the school’s overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile relative to other districts in Chelan County. This means that a majority of students did not meet the state’s proficiency benchmarks, a pattern families may want to discuss with the school to understand the instructional approaches and support systems in place. Because this is the only year of data available in the source, there is no trend information to show whether performance is improving or declining.
The school serves only elementary grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. Data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, staffing, and attendance were not available in the sources used for this profile, leaving a gap in the picture of school environment and student support. Families who prioritize these aspects may need to reach out to the school directly.
The surrounding community of Entiat is small and low-density, with a built environment oriented toward the rivers. The main civic anchor is Entiat City Park, a 40-acre park along the Columbia River that offers camping, a boat launch, playgrounds, and an accessible trail. The Entiat National Fish Hatchery, located a short distance from town, hosts student field trips. The Albert Long Museum preserves local history from the fruit and logging eras. No public library branch or transit service was identified in the search. Housing values in the area are moderate by national standards, and the local unemployment rate has been steady. The town has grown slowly but steadily over recent decades, with a modest increase in population.
For a family considering this school, Paul Rumburg Elementary offers a small, community-rooted setting in a riverside town with outdoor recreational amenities. The student body is economically and ethnically diverse, though the school serves a population that is predominantly low-income. Academically, proficiency rates are below the midpoint of the county’s districts, a fact that merits further conversation with the school about curriculum, intervention programs, and how the school supports students who are not yet at grade level. The stability of the district and the absence of major recent changes may appeal to families looking for consistency. Families who want more detailed information on classroom staffing, discipline practices, or attendance patterns will need to follow up with the school, as those data were not available in the sources consulted.
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