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#1713 of 2,228 schools in WA

Ilalko Elementary School

Elementary School · Auburn School District · Auburn, WA

An Auburn School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

301 ORAVETZ PL SE, Auburn, WA 98092

  • Math 41% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 42% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.2% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.3% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-10.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.1 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+4.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$18,620
Chronic Absenteeism49.3%

Students at Ilalko Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency41%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency42%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 42% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
54%
2022
Math
46%
ELA
46%
2024
Math
41%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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

63.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Ilalko Elementary School 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,533/100K

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

$116,614

Median home value

$594,800

Median rent

$1,870/mo

College educated

35.5%

Homeownership

74.4%

Poverty rate

6.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98092; 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
Lakeland Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–50.9 mi542Compare →
Alpac Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–51.1 mi609Compare →
Gildo Rey Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–51.1 mi429Compare →
Lake View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–5Not available433Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Auburn School District

Schools in district
26
Rank in district
#17 of 24
District spending per student
$18,620NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Ilalko Elementary School

Ilalko Elementary School is a public elementary school in Auburn, WA, part of Auburn School District, serving approximately 479 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,713 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ilalko Elementary School

What grades does Ilalko Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Ilalko Elementary School?

Ilalko Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 479 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ilalko Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ilalko Elementary School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ilalko Elementary School rank in WA?

Ilalko Elementary School ranks #1,713 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Ilalko Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ilalko Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Ilalko Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ilalko Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Ilalko Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Ilalko Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Ilalko Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

63.3% of students at Ilalko 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
479
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
King County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.3%
Area population (ZIP 98092)
50,510
Area average commute
33.5 min
Area median age
36.2
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 98092; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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