Serving 400 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tumwater Hill 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tumwater Hill Elementary serves families in the northeast part of Olympia, WA, covering an area of approximately 4.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tumwater Hill Elementary School's student population of 400 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
400 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1990
School Calendar
Campus Size
13 acres
School Rankings
Tumwater Hill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tumwater Hill Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#1149 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.3%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Tumwater Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Tumwater Hill Elementary School is ranked #1149 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Tumwater Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Tumwater Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Black Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Tumwater Hill Elementary School?
400 students attend Tumwater Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Tumwater Hill Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tumwater Hill Elementary School?
Tumwater Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tumwater Hill Elementary School offer ?
Tumwater Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tumwater Hill Elementary School part of?
Tumwater Hill Elementary School is part of Tumwater School District.
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