Laurelhurst Elementary School

4530 46 Av Ne
Seattle, WA 98105
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 242 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Laurelhurst Elementary School 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 242 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 20% in WA
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Laurelhurst Elementary School's student population of 242 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
242 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Laurelhurst 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 Laurelhurst Elementary School is 0.68, which is equal to 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)
#209 out of 2052 schools
(Top 20%)
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(18-19)
70-74%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Laurelhurst 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)
75-79%
61%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Laurelhurst Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
12%
9%
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Hispanic
11%
25%
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Black
9%
5%
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White
51%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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Two or more races
17%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
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Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Laurelhurst Elementary School's ranking?
Laurelhurst Elementary School is ranked #209 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Laurelhurst Elementary School often compared to?
Laurelhurst Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bryant Elementary School, Thornton Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Laurelhurst Elementary School?
242 students attend Laurelhurst Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Laurelhurst Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurelhurst Elementary School?
Laurelhurst Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Laurelhurst Elementary School offer ?
Laurelhurst Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Laurelhurst Elementary School part of?
Laurelhurst Elementary School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 242 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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