Serving 441 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Totem Falls 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 66% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher 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 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Totem Falls ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Totem Falls's student population of 441 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
441 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Totem Falls 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 Totem Falls is 0.58, which is less 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
#340 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
9%
Hispanic
9%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
61%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Totem Falls's ranking?
Totem Falls is ranked #340 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Totem Falls often compared to?
Totem Fallsis often viewed alongside schools like Little Cedars Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Totem Falls?
441 students attend Totem Falls.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Totem Falls students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Totem Falls?
Totem Falls has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Totem Falls offer ?
Totem Falls offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Totem Falls part of?
Totem Falls is part of Snohomish School District.
In what neighborhood is Totem Falls located?
Totem Falls is located in the Silver Firs neighborhood of Snohomish, WA.
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