Idlewild Elementary School
Tel:
(253)583-5290
- Idlewild Elementary School serves 501 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 48% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 48% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Idlewild Elementary School's student population of 501 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 501 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Idlewild Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Idlewild Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Overall School Rank | #822 out of 2,014 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 51% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 23% |
| Black | 5% | 4% |
| White | 52% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 19% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clover Park School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school, and elementary school to Idlewild Elementary School is Harrison Prep School (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lakewood Harrison Prep School Grades: 6-12 | 668 students
0.9 miles
8800 121st St Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253)583-5418 0.9 6-12 668 - Lakewood Alfaretta House Special Education School
Grades: 11-12 | 161 students
1.1 miles
6423 Alfaretta St
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253)589-7455 1.1 11-12 161 - Lakewood Clover Park High School Grades: 9-12 | 1189 students
1.1 miles
11023 Gravelly Lk Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253)583-5500 1.1 9-12 1189 - Lakewood Lake Louise Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 390 students
1.1 miles
11014 Holden Rd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253)583-5310 1.1 PK-5 390 - Lakewood Cpsd Open Doors Program Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 181 students
1.2 miles
10903 Gravelly Lake Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253)583-5545 1.2 9-12 181
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