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#1464 of 2,228 schools in WA
Cougar Creek Elementary School
Elementary School · Lakewood School District · N. Lakewood, WA
A Lakewood School District elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 128, N. Lakewood, WA 98259
- Math 42% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cougar Creek Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 40% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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
47.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cougar Creek Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average443/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Crossing ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Lakewood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 477 | Compare → |
| Arlington Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–11 | 2.6 mi | 96 | Compare → |
| Shoultes ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 3.0 mi | 371 | 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.
Lakewood School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,114NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cougar Creek Elementary School is listed in Lakewood School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cougar Creek Elementary School
Cougar Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in N. Lakewood, WA, part of Lakewood School District, serving approximately 434 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,464 of 2,228 schools in WA.
State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cougar Creek Elementary School
What grades does Cougar Creek Elementary School serve?
Cougar Creek Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Cougar Creek Elementary School?
Cougar Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cougar Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cougar Creek Elementary School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cougar Creek Elementary School rank in WA?
Cougar Creek Elementary School ranks #1,464 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Cougar Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cougar Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Cougar Creek Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cougar Creek Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cougar Creek Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cougar Creek Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cougar Creek Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cougar Creek Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cougar Creek Elementary School?
47.2% of students at Cougar Creek 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 434
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Snohomish County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.8%
- Phone
- (360) 652-4517
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.
- 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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