Ilalko Elementary School

301 Oravetz Pl Se
Auburn, WA 98092
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ilalko Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 468 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : Ilalko Elementary School serves the southwest part of Auburn, WA, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of about 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ilalko Elementary School's student population of 468 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
468 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

Ilalko 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 Ilalko Elementary School is 0.79, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1102 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

43%
41%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

46%
53%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

50-54%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
11%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
31%
27%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Black
10%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

White
30%
47%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
9%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
8%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
70%
0.79

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
50.4%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
39%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ilalko Elementary School's ranking?
Ilalko Elementary School is ranked #1102 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Ilalko Elementary School often compared to?
Ilalko Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dick Scobee Elementary School, Hazel Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Ilalko Elementary School?
468 students attend Ilalko Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Ilalko Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hawaiian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ilalko Elementary School?
Ilalko Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ilalko Elementary School offer ?
Ilalko Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ilalko Elementary School part of?
Ilalko Elementary School is part of Auburn School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 468 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : Ilalko Elementary School serves the southwest part of Auburn, WA, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of about 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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