Serving 520 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 equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bow Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bow Lake Elementary School's student population of 520 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
520 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Bow Lake Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bow Lake Elementary School is 0.78, 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
#2017 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)15%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
9%
Hispanic
30%
26%
Black
31%
5%
White
11%
48%
Hawaiian
7%
2%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bow Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Bow Lake Elementary School is ranked #2017 out of 2,113 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?
520 students attend Bow Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Bow Lake Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Hawaiian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bow Lake Elementary School?
Bow Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
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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