Serving 497 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shadow Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 497 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Shadow Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Shadow Lake Elementary School's student population of 497 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
497 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
Shadow Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shadow Lake Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#513 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
9%
Hispanic
15%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
64%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
14%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Shadow Lake Elementary School is ranked #513 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Shadow Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Shadow Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tahoma Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Shadow Lake Elementary School?
497 students attend Shadow Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Shadow Lake Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shadow Lake Elementary School?
Shadow Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Shadow Lake Elementary School offer ?
Shadow Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Shadow Lake Elementary School part of?
Shadow Lake Elementary School is part of Tahoma School District.
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I went to this school from 2014-2016, and it was one of my favorite schools that i have been to. All the teachers are really nice and they have an amazing educational program.
Review Shadow Lake Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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