Serving 500 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lake Youngs 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 61% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to 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: 500 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Youngs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Lake Youngs Elementary School's student population of 500 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lake Youngs 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 Lake Youngs Elementary School is 0.76, 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
#414 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
28%
9%
Hispanic
14%
26%
Black
7%
5%
White
36%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Youngs Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Youngs Elementary School is ranked #414 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Lake Youngs Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Youngs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grass Lake Elementary School, Carriage Crest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Lake Youngs Elementary School?
500 students attend Lake Youngs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Lake Youngs Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Youngs Elementary School?
Lake Youngs Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lake Youngs Elementary School offer ?
Lake Youngs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Lake Youngs Elementary School part of?
Lake Youngs Elementary School is part of Kent School District.
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