Serving 268 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tillicum Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tillicum Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Tillicum Elementary School's student population of 268 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
268 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Tillicum Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tillicum Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1894 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
53%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
4%
9%

Hispanic
40%
26%

Black
9%
5%

White
23%
48%

Hawaiian
6%
2%

Two or more races
17%
9%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
50%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tillicum Elementary School's ranking?
Tillicum Elementary School is ranked #1894 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Tillicum Elementary School?
268 students attend Tillicum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Tillicum Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tillicum Elementary School?
Tillicum Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tillicum Elementary School offer ?
Tillicum Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tillicum Elementary School part of?
Tillicum Elementary School is part of Clover Park School District.
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