Serving 413 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Chase 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chase Lake Elementary serves the southwest part of Edmonds, WA, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 0.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 1.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chase Lake Elementary School's student population of 413 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
413 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Motto
At Chase Lake Community School, we dedicate ourselves to the pursuit of equity.
School Rankings
Chase 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 Chase Lake Elementary School is 0.75, 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
#1406 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
9%
Hispanic
35%
27%
Black
11%
5%
White
33%
47%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.5%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Null
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chase Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Chase Lake Elementary School is ranked #1406 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Chase Lake Elementary School?
413 students attend Chase Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Chase Lake Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chase Lake Elementary School?
Chase Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chase Lake Elementary School offer ?
Chase Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chase Lake Elementary School part of?
Chase Lake Elementary School is part of Edmonds School District.
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