Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cedarhurst 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 22% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cedarhurst Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Cedarhurst Elementary School's student population of 396 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Cedarhurst 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 Cedarhurst Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#1893 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
9%
Hispanic
48%
26%
Black
7%
5%
White
16%
48%
Hawaiian
4%
2%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
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 Cedarhurst Elementary School's ranking?
Cedarhurst Elementary School is ranked #1893 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Cedarhurst Elementary School often compared to?
Cedarhurst Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hilltop Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Cedarhurst Elementary School?
396 students attend Cedarhurst Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Cedarhurst Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 16% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedarhurst Elementary School?
Cedarhurst Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cedarhurst Elementary School offer ?
Cedarhurst Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedarhurst Elementary School part of?
Cedarhurst Elementary School is part of Highline School District.
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