Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Allen Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Allen Creek Elementary School's student population of 428 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Allen Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Allen Creek Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1309 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
9%
Hispanic
25%
26%
Black
4%
5%
White
47%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
14%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Allen Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Allen Creek Elementary School is ranked #1309 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Allen Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Allen Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beverly Elementary School, Westgate Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Allen Creek Elementary School?
428 students attend Allen Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Allen Creek Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Allen Creek Elementary School?
Allen Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Allen Creek Elementary School offer ?
Allen Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Allen Creek Elementary School part of?
Allen Creek Elementary School is part of Marysville School District.
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