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Public elementary school · Northshore School District · Bothell, Washington

Canyon Creek Elementary

Canyon Creek Elementary rates 7.9, above the middle of Northshore School District's elementary schools, whose rated median is 7.4.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.9this school

7.9 on a one-to-ten scale; the Northshore School District median is 7.4.

#350 of 2,251 schools in Washington · Northshore School District: 20 elementary schools rated, median 7.4

The brief

A Northshore School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 350 of 2,251 schools in Washington and 10 of 34 in Northshore School District.

Canyon Creek Elementary is listed in Northshore School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math82%35 points above the Washington average of 47%2026 SBA
Reading80%29 points above the Washington average of 51%2026 SBA
Proficiency has held near 81% across the 3-year record (2024–2026).2026 SBA; 54 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
6.7
50% of the rating
Academics
9.5
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.5
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 SBA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 SBA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 SBA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 SBA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 98021; 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Canyon Creek Elementary and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$172,559
Median home value
$902,800
Median rent
$2,537/mo
College educated
59.9%
Homeownership
79.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
6
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
24
Minimal Transit
Bike Score
29
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
1,064/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Bothell. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Bothell), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
15.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. 8.1Compare →
  2. Canyon Creek Elementarythis school
    7.9
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Canyon Creek Elementary.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Canyon Creek Elementary

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Canyon Creek Elementary is part of the Northshore School District, as indicated by its web address and staff email domains 1. The school is currently accepting enrollment for the 2026-27 school year, specifically for Kindergarten and new families 1. The administration includes Assistant Principal Talena Hagel 1. Key staff members listed include Office Manager Lisa Murray, Registrar/Secretary Terri Jaenson, Attendance Secretary Theresa Burns, and School Nurse Katie Brack 1. The school operates on a schedule from 9:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, with an early release at 2:15 p.m. on Wednesdays 1. Upcoming events in May include Girls on the Run, Marimba practice, Track and Field practice, and concerts for third and fourth grades 1. The school utilizes ParentVue for reporting absences 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.nsd.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Canyon Creek Elementary serve?

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

How many students attend Canyon Creek Elementary?

Canyon Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 920 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Creek Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Creek Elementary is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Canyon Creek Elementary rank in WA?

Canyon Creek Elementary ranks #350 of 2,251 schools in WA.

What is Canyon Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Canyon Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Canyon Creek Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Canyon Creek Elementary has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Canyon Creek Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Canyon Creek Elementary a Title I school?

No, Canyon Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

15.1% of students at Canyon Creek 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
920
Student-teacher ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
56
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Snohomish County
Rank in district
#10 of 34
Schools in district
40
District spending per student
$18,578
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.9%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 98021)
35,445
Area average commute
32.5 min
Area median age
37.7

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.