Trafton Elementary School (Closed 2011)

12616 Jim Creek Rd
Arlington, WA 98223
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Washington state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Washington state average of 70%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
141 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WA)
(09-10)
60-64%
54%
(09-10)
75-79%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)
2%
4%
Asian
(09-10)
2%
10%
Hispanic
(09-10)
5%
16%
Black
(09-10)
n/a
6%
White
(09-10)
91%
64%
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
100%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
23%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% WA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% WA state average).
How many students attend Trafton Elementary School?
141 students attend Trafton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Trafton Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Trafton Elementary School offer ?
Trafton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Trafton Elementary School part of?
Trafton Elementary School is part of Arlington School District.

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