Island Park Elementary School
Tel:
(206)236-3410
- Island Park Elementary School serves 388 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 86% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Island Park Elementary School's student population of 388 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 388 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Island Park Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Island Park Elementary School is 0.54, 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 | #125 out of 2,014 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 51% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 17% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 23% |
| Black | 1% | 4% |
| White | 65% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mercer Island School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Island Park Elementary School is Mercer Island High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Islander Middle School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mercer Island Islander Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1127 students
1.1 miles
8225 Se 72nd
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206)236-3413 1.1 6-8 1127 - Mercer Island Mercer Island High School Grades: 9-12 | 1500 students
1.2 miles
9100 Se 42nd
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206)236-3345 1.2 9-12 1500 - Mercer Island Children's Institute For Learning Differences Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 1 students
1.3 miles
4030 86th Ave Se Suite F
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(253)945-2084 1.3 PK-12 1 - Mercer Island West Mercer Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 517 students
1.3 miles
4141 81st Ave Se
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206)236-3430 1.3 K-5 517 - Mercer Island Lakeridge Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 484 students
1.5 miles
8215 Se 78th
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206)236-3415 1.5 K-5 484
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