Serving 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lakeland Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher 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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Lakeland Hills Elementary serves the southwest part of Auburn, WA, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakeland Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lakeland Hills Elementary School's student population of 512 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
512 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lakeland Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeland Hills Elementary School is 0.78, 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
#295 out of 2088 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
19%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
12%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Thunderbirds
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeland Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Lakeland Hills Elementary School is ranked #295 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Lakeland Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Lakeland Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arthur Jacobsen Elementary School, Evergreen Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Lakeland Hills Elementary School?
512 students attend Lakeland Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Lakeland Hills Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakeland Hills Elementary School?
Lakeland Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lakeland Hills Elementary School offer ?
Lakeland Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lakeland Hills Elementary School part of?
Lakeland Hills Elementary School is part of Auburn School District.
In what neighborhood is Lakeland Hills Elementary School located?
Lakeland Hills Elementary School is located in the Lakeland Hills neighborhood of Auburn, WA.
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