Serving 636 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alpac Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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 69% 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: 636 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alpac Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Alpac Elementary School's student population of 636 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
636 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alpac 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 Alpac Elementary School is 0.75, 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
#1327 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
9%
Hispanic
37%
26%
Black
5%
5%
White
31%
49%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alpac Elementary School's ranking?
Alpac Elementary School is ranked #1327 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Alpac Elementary School often compared to?
Alpac Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rainier View Elementary School, Lakeland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Alpac Elementary School?
636 students attend Alpac Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Alpac Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alpac Elementary School?
Alpac Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Alpac Elementary School offer ?
Alpac Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Alpac Elementary School part of?
Alpac Elementary School is part of Auburn School District.
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