Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lake Forest Park Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Forest Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lake Forest Park Elementary School's student population of 435 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
435 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lake Forest Park Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Forest Park Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#236 out of 2052 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)77%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
9%
Hispanic
11%
25%
Black
6%
5%
White
60%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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 Lake Forest Park Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Forest Park Elementary School is ranked #236 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Lake Forest Park Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Forest Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Lake Forest Park Elementary School?
435 students attend Lake Forest Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Lake Forest Park Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Forest Park Elementary School?
Lake Forest Park Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lake Forest Park Elementary School offer ?
Lake Forest Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Lake Forest Park Elementary School part of?
Lake Forest Park Elementary School is part of Shoreline School District.
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