Serving 402 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Thornton Creek Elementary School's student population of 402 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
402 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Thornton Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thornton Creek Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#169 out of 2088 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thornton Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Thornton Creek Elementary School is ranked #169 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Thornton Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Thornton Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like View Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Thornton Creek Elementary School?
402 students attend Thornton Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Thornton Creek Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thornton Creek Elementary School?
Thornton Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thornton Creek Elementary School offer ?
Thornton Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thornton Creek Elementary School part of?
Thornton Creek Elementary School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is Thornton Creek Elementary School located?
Thornton Creek Elementary School is located in the Northeast Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 9 other public schools located in Northeast Seattle.
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