Serving 508 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School's student population of 508 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
508 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School is 0.60, which is less 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
#62 out of 2113 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
53%
9%
Hispanic
5%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
35%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School's ranking?
Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School is ranked #62 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School often compared to?
Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Louisa May Alcott Elementary School, Explorer Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School?
508 students attend Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School students are Asian, 35% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School?
Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School offer ?
Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School part of?
Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School is part of Lake Washington School District.
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