Excellent
#240 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 11% in state
Arbor Heights Elementary School
Elementary School · Seattle School District No. 1 · Seattle, WA
A Seattle School District No. 1 elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3701 SW 104th Street, Seattle, WA 98146
- Math 51% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arbor Heights Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 54% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arbor Heights Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,803/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Seattle), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,460
Median home value
$642,300
Median rent
$1,721/mo
College educated
37.2%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98146; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Bridges TransitionEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 118 | Compare → |
| Shorewood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 413 | Compare → |
| West Seattle MontessoriPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 137 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Seattle School District No. 1
- Schools in district
- 109
- Rank in district
- #42 of 106
- District spending per student
- $21,806NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arbor Heights Elementary School is listed in Seattle School District No. 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arbor Heights Elementary School
Arbor Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school in Seattle, WA, part of Seattle School District No. 1, serving approximately 511 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #240 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arbor Heights Elementary School
What grades does Arbor Heights Elementary School serve?
Arbor Heights Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Arbor Heights Elementary School?
Arbor Heights Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 511 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arbor Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arbor Heights Elementary School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arbor Heights Elementary School rank in WA?
Arbor Heights Elementary School ranks #240 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Arbor Heights Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Arbor Heights Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Arbor Heights Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arbor Heights Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Arbor Heights Elementary School a charter school?
No, Arbor Heights Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arbor Heights Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Arbor Heights Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arbor Heights Elementary School?
22.5% of students at Arbor Heights Elementary School 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 511
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (206) 252-9250
- Area population (ZIP 98146)
- 28,182
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 98146; 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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