Serving 305 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Emily Dickinson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 75-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 71% 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: 305 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Emily Dickinson 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
Emily Dickinson Elementary School's student population of 305 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Emily Dickinson Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emily Dickinson Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#107 out of 2113 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
44%
9%
Hispanic
13%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
29%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emily Dickinson Elementary School's ranking?
Emily Dickinson Elementary School is ranked #107 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Emily Dickinson Elementary School often compared to?
Emily Dickinson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Louisa May Alcott Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Emily Dickinson Elementary School?
305 students attend Emily Dickinson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Emily Dickinson Elementary School students are Asian, 29% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emily Dickinson Elementary School?
Emily Dickinson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Emily Dickinson Elementary School offer ?
Emily Dickinson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Emily Dickinson Elementary School part of?
Emily Dickinson Elementary School is part of Lake Washington School District.
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