Serving 309 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lawton Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Lawton Elementary School serves the northwest part of Seattle, WA, encompassing an area of approximately 3.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge located 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lawton 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
Lawton Elementary School's student population of 309 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
309 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Lawton Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawton Elementary School is 0.53, which is less 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
#58 out of 2088 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Asian
8%
9%
Hispanic
9%
27%
Black
2%
5%
White
66%
47%
Two or more races
15%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.8%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawton Elementary School's ranking?
Lawton Elementary School is ranked #58 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Lawton Elementary School often compared to?
Lawton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Catharine Blaine K-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Lawton Elementary School?
309 students attend Lawton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Lawton Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lawton Elementary School?
Lawton Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lawton Elementary School offer ?
Lawton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lawton Elementary School part of?
Lawton Elementary School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is Lawton Elementary School located?
Lawton Elementary School is located in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
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