Serving 414 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Black Diamond Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Black Diamond Elementary serves the northwest part of the Black Diamond, WA school district, covering an area of approximately 26.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located up to 9.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Black Diamond Elementary School's student population of 414 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
414 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Black Diamond Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Black Diamond Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#693 out of 2088 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
9%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.9%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Diamond Elementary School's ranking?
Black Diamond Elementary School is ranked #693 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Black Diamond Elementary School?
414 students attend Black Diamond Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Black Diamond Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Black Diamond Elementary School?
Black Diamond Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Black Diamond Elementary School offer ?
Black Diamond Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Black Diamond Elementary School part of?
Black Diamond Elementary School is part of Enumclaw School District.
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