Forest View Elementary School

5601 156th St. Se
Everett, WA 98208
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 631 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest View Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (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 68% 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-5
  • Enrollment: 631 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 10% in WA
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Forest View Elementary School's student population of 631 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
631 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Forest View 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 Forest View Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
#131 out of 2113 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Forest View Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
71%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Forest View 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.
79%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Forest View 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.
75-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Forest View Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Forest View Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
48%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Forest View Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Forest View Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
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White
32%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Forest View Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Forest View 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
10%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Forest View 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
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Forest View 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 Forest View Elementary School's ranking?
Forest View Elementary School is ranked #131 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Forest View Elementary School often compared to?
Forest View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Silver Firs Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Forest View Elementary School?
631 students attend Forest View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Forest View Elementary School students are Asian, 32% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest View Elementary School?
Forest View Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Forest View Elementary School offer ?
Forest View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Forest View Elementary School part of?
Forest View Elementary School is part of Everett School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 631 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 79% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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