Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School

12806 20th St Ne
Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 533 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 533 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 30% in WA
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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School Overview

Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School's student population of 533 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
533 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#610 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Asian
3%
9%
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Hispanic
16%
26%
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Black
4%
5%
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White
71%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
6%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School's ranking?
Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School is ranked #610 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School?
533 students attend Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School?
Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School offer ?
Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School part of?
Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School is part of Lake Stevens School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 533 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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