Serving 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Carriage Crest Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% 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-6
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carriage Crest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Carriage Crest Elementary School's student population of 409 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
409 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carriage Crest Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carriage Crest 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
#593 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
29%
9%
Hispanic
13%
26%
Black
7%
5%
White
36%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
14%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carriage Crest Elementary School's ranking?
Carriage Crest Elementary School is ranked #593 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Carriage Crest Elementary School often compared to?
Carriage Crest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Youngs Elementary School, Benson Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Carriage Crest Elementary School?
409 students attend Carriage Crest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Carriage Crest Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carriage Crest Elementary School?
Carriage Crest Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Carriage Crest Elementary School offer ?
Carriage Crest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Carriage Crest Elementary School part of?
Carriage Crest Elementary School is part of Kent School District.
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