Serving 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Shadow Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shadow Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Shadow Lake Elementary School's student population of 462 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
462 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shadow Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shadow Lake Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#536 out of 2052 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)61%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)67%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
9%
Hispanic
16%
25%
Black
2%
5%
White
63%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shadow Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Shadow Lake Elementary School is ranked #536 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Shadow Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Shadow Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tahoma 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 50% WA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Shadow Lake Elementary School?
462 students attend Shadow Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Shadow Lake Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shadow Lake Elementary School?
Shadow Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Shadow Lake Elementary School offer ?
Shadow Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Shadow Lake Elementary School part of?
Shadow Lake Elementary School is part of Tahoma School District.
School Reviews
5 8/12/2019
I went to this school from 2014-2016, and it was one of my favorite schools that i have been to. All the teachers are really nice and they have an amazing educational program.
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