Bow Lake Elementary School

18237 42nd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98188
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 522 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bow Lake 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 35% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 522 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bow Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Bow Lake Elementary School's student population of 522 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
522 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Bow Lake Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bow Lake Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#1742 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(18-19)
35%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bow Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
38%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
16%
9%
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Hispanic
30%
25%
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Black
31%
5%
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White
10%
50%
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Hawaiian
7%
1%
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Two or more races
6%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.78
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Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bow Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Bow Lake Elementary School is ranked #1742 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Bow Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Bow Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Island Park Elementary School, Kent Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Bow Lake Elementary School?
522 students attend Bow Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Bow Lake Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Hawaiian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bow Lake Elementary School?
Bow Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bow Lake Elementary School offer ?
Bow Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Bow Lake Elementary School part of?
Bow Lake Elementary School is part of Highline School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 522 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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