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Arthur Jacobsen Elementary School

29205 132nd Ave Se
Auburn, WA 98092

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Tel: (253) 630-2441

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Arthur Jacobsen Elementary School serves 529 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Arthur Jacobsen Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.

Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 529 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in WA
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Arthur Jacobsen Elementary School's student population of 529 students has declined by 8% over five school years.

The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

529 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Arthur Jacobsen Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Arthur Jacobsen Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (WA)

Overall Testing Rank

#897 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Arthur Jacobsen Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

55%

50%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arthur Jacobsen 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.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

57%

61%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arthur Jacobsen 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

15:1

16:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Arthur Jacobsen Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

18%

Hispanic

25%

Black

White

37%

51%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Arthur Jacobsen Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

Two or more races

11%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.76

0.67

This chart display the diversity score of Arthur Jacobsen Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

37%

35%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Arthur Jacobsen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

14%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Auburn School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arthur Jacobsen Elementary School's ranking?

Arthur Jacobsen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).

How many students attend Arthur Jacobsen Elementary School?

529 students attend Arthur Jacobsen Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

37% of Arthur Jacobsen Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Arthur Jacobsen Elementary School?

Arthur Jacobsen Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.

What grades does Arthur Jacobsen Elementary School offer ?

Arthur Jacobsen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Arthur Jacobsen Elementary School part of?

Arthur Jacobsen Elementary School is part of Auburn School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 529 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education