Laurelhurst Elementary School vs. Thornton Creek Elementary School
Should I attend Laurelhurst Elementary School or Thornton Creek Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Laurelhurst Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Thornton Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 242 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Laurelhurst 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 477 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thornton Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 75% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
242 students
477 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#209 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#123 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
24
Kindergarten Students
48
70
Grade 1 Students
40
70
Grade 2 Students
37
57
Grade 3 Students
39
88
Grade 4 Students
38
79
Grade 5 Students
40
89
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
9%
% Hispanic
11%
7%
% Black
9%
4%
% White
51%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
16%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%