Laurelhurst Elementary School vs. Thornton Creek Elementary School
Should you attend Laurelhurst Elementary School or Thornton Creek Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Laurelhurst Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Thornton Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 275 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Laurelhurst Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thornton Creek 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 68% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
275 students
453 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#441 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#200 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
73%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
35
Kindergarten Students
50
71
Grade 1 Students
52
76
Grade 2 Students
45
67
Grade 3 Students
42
65
Grade 4 Students
41
67
Grade 5 Students
45
72
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
11%
11%
% Hispanic
10%
9%
% Black
11%
6%
% White
52%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
13%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
