Serving 609 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lea Hill 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 31% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). 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 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lea Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lea Hill Elementary School's student population of 609 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
609 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lea Hill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lea Hill Elementary School is 0.82, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1694 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
18%
9%
Hispanic
18%
25%
Black
19%
5%
White
27%
50%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lea Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Lea Hill Elementary School is ranked #1694 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Lea Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Lea Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arthur Jacobsen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Lea Hill Elementary School?
609 students attend Lea Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of Lea Hill Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 18% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lea Hill Elementary School?
Lea Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lea Hill Elementary School offer ?
Lea Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lea Hill Elementary School part of?
Lea Hill Elementary School is part of Auburn School District.
In what neighborhood is Lea Hill Elementary School located?
Lea Hill Elementary School is located in the Lea Hill neighborhood of Auburn, WA. There are 4 other public schools located in Lea Hill.
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