C O Sorenson serves 198 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
C O Sorenson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
C O Sorenson's student population of 198 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of C O Sorenson is 0.73, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
31%
9%
Hispanic
22%
26%
Black
7%
5%
White
35%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
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
How many students attend C O Sorenson?
198 students attend C O Sorenson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of C O Sorenson students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C O Sorenson?
C O Sorenson has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does C O Sorenson offer ?
C O Sorenson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is C O Sorenson part of?
C O Sorenson is part of Northshore School District.
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