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#1535 of 2,228 schools in WA
Allen Elementary
Elementary School · Burlington-edison School District · Bow, WA
A Burlington-edison School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
17145 COOK ROAD, Bow, WA 98232
- Math 26% vs WA 42% (2024)
- Reading 22% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Allen Elementary score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2018, reaching 24% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 41 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Allen Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average479/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,728
Median home value
$714,000
Median rent
$1,588/mo
College educated
37.7%
Homeownership
88.9%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98232; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–8 | 2.5 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| West View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | 2.7 mi | 386 | Compare → |
| Salish Sea Deaf SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–7 | 3.3 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Skagit Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 125 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Burlington-edison School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $20,773NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Allen Elementary is listed in Burlington-Edison School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Allen Elementary
Allen Elementary is a public elementary school in Bow, WA, part of Burlington-edison School District, serving approximately 393 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,535 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Allen Elementary
What grades does Allen Elementary serve?
Allen Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Allen Elementary?
Allen Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 393 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Allen Elementary is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Allen Elementary rank in WA?
Allen Elementary ranks #1,535 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Allen Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Allen Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Allen Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Allen Elementary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Allen Elementary a charter school?
No, Allen Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Allen Elementary a Title I school?
No, Allen Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Allen Elementary?
83.2% of students at Allen Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 393
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Skagit County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.0%
- Phone
- (360) 757-3352
- Area population (ZIP 98232)
- 3,938
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 51.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98232; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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