Serving 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Dolloff 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 32% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lake Dolloff Elementary School serves the eastern part of Auburn, WA, covering an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Dolloff Elementary School's student population of 543 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
543 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lake Dolloff 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 Lake Dolloff Elementary School is 0.82, 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
#1671 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
9%
Hispanic
22%
27%
Black
24%
5%
White
20%
47%
Hawaiian
5%
2%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.5%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Dolloff Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Dolloff Elementary School is ranked #1671 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Lake Dolloff Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Dolloff Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meredith Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Lake Dolloff Elementary School?
543 students attend Lake Dolloff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
24% of Lake Dolloff Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Dolloff Elementary School?
Lake Dolloff Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake Dolloff Elementary School offer ?
Lake Dolloff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Dolloff Elementary School part of?
Lake Dolloff Elementary School is part of Federal Way School District.
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