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#236 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 11% in state

Arrowhead Elementary

Elementary School · Northshore School District · Kenmore, WA

A Northshore School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6725 NE Arrowhead DR, Kenmore, WA 98028

  • Math 67% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 71% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency66.4% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.8% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+14.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+22.4 pts
Overall Proficiency69% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+6.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$18,578
Chronic Absenteeism26.8%

Students at Arrowhead Elementary score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency67%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency71%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 69% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
71%
ELA
78%
2015
Math
74%
ELA
80%
2016
Math
76%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
79%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
79%
2022
Math
68%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
67%
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

21.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Arrowhead Elementary 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Transit 25Some Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,085/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kenmore), 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

$137,926

Median home value

$869,800

Median rent

$1,944/mo

College educated

57.2%

Homeownership

69.7%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98028; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Creative Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.1 mi5Compare →
Moorlands ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.7PK–51.0 mi611Compare →
Henry David Thoreau ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.2K–51.3 mi429Compare →
Canyon Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.2PK–5Not available920Compare →

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.

Northshore School District

Schools in district
40
Rank in district
#9 of 34
District spending per student
$18,578NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Arrowhead Elementary is listed in Northshore School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Arrowhead Elementary

Arrowhead Elementary is a public elementary school in Kenmore, WA, part of Northshore School District, serving approximately 284 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #236 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Arrowhead Elementary

What grades does Arrowhead Elementary serve?

Arrowhead Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Arrowhead Elementary?

Arrowhead Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Arrowhead Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Arrowhead Elementary is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Arrowhead Elementary rank in WA?

Arrowhead Elementary ranks #236 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Arrowhead Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Arrowhead Elementary 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 Arrowhead Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Arrowhead Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Arrowhead Elementary a charter school?

No, Arrowhead Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Arrowhead Elementary a Title I school?

No, Arrowhead Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arrowhead Elementary?

21.8% of students at Arrowhead 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
284
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
King County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.8%
Area population (ZIP 98028)
23,594
Area average commute
29.8 min
Area median age
38.7
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 98028; 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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