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 273 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 44% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 456 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 13:1 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 51% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
273 students
456 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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
-
36
Kindergarten Students
51
76
Grade 1 Students
50
69
Grade 2 Students
48
62
Grade 3 Students
41
60
Grade 4 Students
49
79
Grade 5 Students
34
74
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
12%
11%
% Hispanic
9%
7%
% Black
9%
5%
% White
56%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
16%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
