Serving 579 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Louisa May Alcott Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Louisa May Alcott 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
Louisa May Alcott Elementary School's student population of 579 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
579 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Louisa May Alcott Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Louisa May Alcott Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#41 out of 2052 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)89%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)86%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
71%
9%
Hispanic
7%
25%
Black
1%
5%
White
19%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Louisa May Alcott Elementary School's ranking?
Louisa May Alcott Elementary School is ranked #41 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Louisa May Alcott Elementary School often compared to?
Louisa May Alcott Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emily Dickinson Elementary School, Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Louisa May Alcott Elementary School?
579 students attend Louisa May Alcott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Louisa May Alcott Elementary School students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Louisa May Alcott Elementary School?
Louisa May Alcott Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Louisa May Alcott Elementary School offer ?
Louisa May Alcott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Louisa May Alcott Elementary School part of?
Louisa May Alcott Elementary School is part of Lake Washington School District.
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