Serving 221 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rainier View Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rainier View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Rainier View Elementary School's student population of 221 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
221 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rainier View 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 Rainier View Elementary School is 0.75, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1351 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
28%
9%
Hispanic
16%
25%
Black
37%
5%
White
9%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Rainier View Elementary School's ranking?
Rainier View Elementary School is ranked #1351 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Rainier View Elementary School often compared to?
Rainier View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Rainier View Elementary School?
221 students attend Rainier View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Rainier View Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rainier View Elementary School?
Rainier View Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Rainier View Elementary School offer ?
Rainier View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rainier View Elementary School part of?
Rainier View Elementary School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
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