Serving 451 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Park Orchard Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 451 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in WA
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Park Orchard Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park Orchard Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Park Orchard Elementary School?
451 students attend Park Orchard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Park Orchard Elementary School students are Hispanic, 47% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Orchard Elementary School?
Park Orchard Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Park Orchard Elementary School offer ?
Park Orchard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Park Orchard Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 451 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
