Serving 629 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Maple Lawn Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 70% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 629 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maple Lawn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Maple Lawn Elementary School's student population of 629 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
629 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maple Lawn 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 Maple Lawn Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#230 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
22%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
61%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maple Lawn Elementary School's ranking?
Maple Lawn Elementary School is ranked #230 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Maple Lawn Elementary School often compared to?
Maple Lawn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Daffodil Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Maple Lawn Elementary School?
629 students attend Maple Lawn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Maple Lawn Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maple Lawn Elementary School?
Maple Lawn Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Maple Lawn Elementary School offer ?
Maple Lawn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Maple Lawn Elementary School part of?
Maple Lawn Elementary School is part of Sumner-Bonney Lake School District.
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