Very Good
#700 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 31% in state
Chautauqua Elementary
Elementary School · Vashon Island School District · Vashon, WA
A Vashon Island School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9309 SW CEMETERY RD, Vashon, WA 98070
- Math 54% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chautauqua Elementary score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 58% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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
35.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Chautauqua 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low173/100K
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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
$115,750
Median home value
$717,700
Median rent
$1,444/mo
College educated
51.9%
Homeownership
81.2%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98070; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family LinkEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Harbor SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–8 | 2.4 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Gregory Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 5.0 mi | 482 | 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.
Vashon Island School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,724NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chautauqua Elementary is listed in Vashon Island School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chautauqua Elementary
Chautauqua Elementary is a public elementary school in Vashon, WA, part of Vashon Island School District, serving approximately 487 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #700 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chautauqua Elementary
What grades does Chautauqua Elementary serve?
Chautauqua Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Chautauqua Elementary?
Chautauqua Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 487 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chautauqua Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chautauqua Elementary is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chautauqua Elementary rank in WA?
Chautauqua Elementary ranks #700 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Chautauqua Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Chautauqua Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Chautauqua Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chautauqua Elementary has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Chautauqua Elementary a charter school?
No, Chautauqua Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chautauqua Elementary a Title I school?
No, Chautauqua Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chautauqua Elementary?
35.5% of students at Chautauqua 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
- 487
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.4%
- Phone
- (206) 463-2882
- Area population (ZIP 98070)
- 10,424
- Area median age
- 51.7
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 98070; 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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