Thornton Creek Elementary School

7712 40th Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98115
10/
10
Top 10%
Serving 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thornton Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 456 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 10% in WA
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Thornton Creek Elementary School's student population of 456 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
456 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Thornton Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thornton Creek Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
#200 out of 2113 schools
(Top 10%)
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68%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thornton Creek 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 2021-22 school year data.
73%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thornton Creek 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 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
11%
9%
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Hispanic
7%
26%
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Black
5%
5%
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White
61%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
16%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Thornton Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thornton Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Thornton Creek Elementary School is ranked #200 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Thornton Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Thornton Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like View Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Thornton Creek Elementary School?
456 students attend Thornton Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Thornton Creek Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thornton Creek Elementary School?
Thornton Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Thornton Creek Elementary School offer ?
Thornton Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Thornton Creek Elementary School part of?
Thornton Creek Elementary School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is Thornton Creek Elementary School located?
Thornton Creek Elementary School is located in the Northeast Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 9 other public schools located in Northeast Seattle.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 456 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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