Serving 343 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thorndyke 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thorndyke Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Thorndyke Elementary School's student population of 343 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thorndyke Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thorndyke Elementary School is 0.78, 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
#1913 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
9%
Hispanic
34%
25%
Black
27%
5%
White
13%
50%
Hawaiian
7%
1%
Two or more races
5%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Thorndyke Elementary School's ranking?
Thorndyke Elementary School is ranked #1913 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Thorndyke Elementary School often compared to?
Thorndyke Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tukwila Elementary School, Cascade View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Thorndyke Elementary School?
343 students attend Thorndyke Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Thorndyke Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thorndyke Elementary School?
Thorndyke Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Thorndyke Elementary School offer ?
Thorndyke Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Thorndyke Elementary School part of?
Thorndyke Elementary School is part of Tukwila School District.
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