Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tukwila 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 50% (which is equal to the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tukwila Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Tukwila Elementary School's student population of 406 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
406 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tukwila 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 Tukwila Elementary School is 0.80, 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
#1080 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)53%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
21%
9%
Hispanic
32%
25%
Black
16%
5%
White
15%
50%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tukwila Elementary School's ranking?
Tukwila Elementary School is ranked #1080 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Tukwila Elementary School often compared to?
Tukwila Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thorndyke Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Tukwila Elementary School?
406 students attend Tukwila Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Tukwila Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tukwila Elementary School?
Tukwila Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tukwila Elementary School offer ?
Tukwila Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tukwila Elementary School part of?
Tukwila Elementary School is part of Tukwila School District.
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