Serving 473 students in grades Kindergarten-6, College Place 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: College Place Elementary serves the west part of Lynnwood, WA, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
College Place Elementary School's student population of 473 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
473 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
College Place 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 College Place Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#1786 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
58%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
19%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
3%
2%
Two or more races
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.1%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is College Place Elementary School's ranking?
College Place Elementary School is ranked #1786 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are College Place Elementary School often compared to?
College Place Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hazelwood Elementary School, 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 41% WA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend College Place Elementary School?
473 students attend College Place Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of College Place Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of College Place Elementary School?
College Place Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does College Place Elementary School offer ?
College Place Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is College Place Elementary School part of?
College Place Elementary School is part of Edmonds School District.
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