Serving 524 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bow Lake 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 15% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower 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 90% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bow Lake Elementary serves the southeast part of Seattle, WA, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bow Lake Elementary School's student population of 524 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
524 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings
Bow Lake Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bow Lake Elementary School is 0.79, which is more 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
#2034 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
41%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
53%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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Asian
16%
9%
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Hispanic
27%
27%
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Black
32%
5%
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White
10%
47%
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Hawaiian
7%
2%
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Two or more races
8%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.5%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bow Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Bow Lake Elementary School is ranked #2034 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Bow Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Bow Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kent Elementary School, Island Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Bow Lake Elementary School?
524 students attend Bow Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Bow Lake Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bow Lake Elementary School?
Bow Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bow Lake Elementary School offer ?
Bow Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bow Lake Elementary School part of?
Bow Lake Elementary School is part of Highline School District.
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