Clark Elementary School

335 First Avenue Se
Issaquah, WA 98027
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 580 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Clark Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 580 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 20% in WA
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clark Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Clark Elementary School's student population of 580 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
580 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Clark Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clark Elementary School 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
#388 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Clark Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clark Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clark Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Clark Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Clark Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
30%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Clark Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Clark Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Clark Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
40%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Clark Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Clark Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Clark Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Clark Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Clark Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clark Elementary School's ranking?
Clark Elementary School is ranked #388 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Clark Elementary School often compared to?
Clark Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Issaquah Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Clark Elementary School?
580 students attend Clark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Clark Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clark Elementary School?
Clark Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Clark Elementary School offer ?
Clark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Clark Elementary School part of?
Clark Elementary School is part of Issaquah School District.
In what neighborhood is Clark Elementary School located?
Clark Elementary School is located in the Olde Town neighborhood of Issaquah, WA. There are 3 other public schools located in Olde Town.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 580 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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