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#369 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 17% in state

Kenmore Elementary

Elementary School · Northshore School District · Kenmore, WA

A Northshore School District elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

19121 71 AV NE, Kenmore, WA 98028

  • Math 54% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 60% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.81 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53.7% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.8% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+1.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.4 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+9.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$18,578
Chronic Absenteeism27.3%

Students at Kenmore Elementary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency54%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency60%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 8 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 57% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
56%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
59%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
58%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
54%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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

47.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Kenmore 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Transit 39Some Transit
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,085/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$137,926

Median home value

$869,800

Median rent

$1,944/mo

College educated

57.2%

Homeownership

69.7%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98028; 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
Lockwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.1PK–50.9 mi580Compare →
C O SorensonEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–K1.0 mi263Compare →
Westhill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–51.0 mi412Compare →
Shelton View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–51.3 mi513Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Northshore School District

Schools in district
40
Rank in district
#14 of 34
District spending per student
$18,578NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Kenmore Elementary

Kenmore Elementary is a public elementary school in Kenmore, WA, part of Northshore School District, serving approximately 439 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #369 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kenmore Elementary

What grades does Kenmore Elementary serve?

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

How many students attend Kenmore Elementary?

Kenmore Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 439 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenmore Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Kenmore Elementary is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kenmore Elementary rank in WA?

Kenmore Elementary ranks #369 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Kenmore Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Kenmore Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Kenmore Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kenmore Elementary has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Kenmore Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Kenmore Elementary a Title I school?

No, Kenmore Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

47.2% of students at Kenmore 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
439
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
King County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.3%
Area population (ZIP 98028)
23,594
Area average commute
29.8 min
Area median age
38.7
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 98028; 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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