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#974 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 44% in state
Foothills Elementary
Elementary School · White River School District · Buckley, WA
A White River School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 2210, Buckley, WA 98321
- Math 53% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Foothills Elementary score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 54% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Foothills Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,058/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buckley), 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
$127,081
Median home value
$524,300
Median rent
$1,805/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
88.5%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98321; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 508 | Compare → |
| Mountain Meadow ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 1–5 | 2.7 mi | 402 | Compare → |
| Victor Falls ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 515 | Compare → |
| Bonney Lake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 424 | 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.
White River School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,365NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Foothills Elementary is listed in White River School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Foothills Elementary
Foothills Elementary is a public elementary school in Buckley, WA, part of White River School District, serving approximately 499 students in grades 1st-5th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #974 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Foothills Elementary
What grades does Foothills Elementary serve?
Foothills Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Foothills Elementary?
Foothills Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 499 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foothills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Foothills Elementary is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Foothills Elementary rank in WA?
Foothills Elementary ranks #974 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Foothills Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Foothills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Foothills Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Foothills Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Foothills Elementary a charter school?
No, Foothills Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Foothills Elementary a Title I school?
No, Foothills Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Foothills Elementary?
48.7% of students at Foothills 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
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 499
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.1%
- Phone
- (360) 829-3355
- Area population (ZIP 98321)
- 17,601
- Area average commute
- 36.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
Official sources & links
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 98321; 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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