Tumwater Hill Elementary School serves 362 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Tumwater Hill Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tumwater Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Tumwater Hill Elementary School's student population of 362 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tumwater Hill Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Tumwater Hill Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#636 out of 2052 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)58%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
9%
Hispanic
18%
25%
Black
2%
5%
White
60%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Tumwater Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Tumwater Hill Elementary School is ranked #636 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Tumwater Hill Elementary School?
362 students attend Tumwater Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Tumwater Hill Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 2% 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 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tumwater Hill Elementary School offer ?
Tumwater Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Tumwater Hill Elementary School part of?
Tumwater Hill Elementary School is part of Tumwater School District.
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