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#2151 of 2,228 schools in WA

Lake Dolloff Elementary School

Elementary School · Federal Way School District · Auburn, WA

A Federal Way School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4200 S 308TH ST, Auburn, WA 98001

  • Math 22% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 30% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22.1% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-29.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.4 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.7:1
District spending per student$17,898
Chronic Absenteeism53.1%

Students at Lake Dolloff Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency22%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency30%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 26% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
31%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (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

89.3%

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 Lake Dolloff 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat 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

$107,218

Median home value

$538,800

Median rent

$1,927/mo

College educated

28.4%

Homeownership

76.2%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Camelot Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–50.5 mi293Compare →
Evergreen Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–50.9 mi452Compare →
Internet AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–121.0 mi391Compare →
Meredith Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–51.0 mi437Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Federal Way School District

Schools in district
46
Rank in district
#37 of 41
District spending per student
$17,898NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lake Dolloff Elementary School is listed in Federal Way School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lake Dolloff Elementary School

Lake Dolloff Elementary School is a public elementary school in Auburn, WA, part of Federal Way School District, serving approximately 486 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,151 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lake Dolloff Elementary School

What grades does Lake Dolloff Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Lake Dolloff Elementary School?

Lake Dolloff Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 486 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Dolloff Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lake Dolloff Elementary School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lake Dolloff Elementary School rank in WA?

Lake Dolloff Elementary School ranks #2,151 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Lake Dolloff Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lake Dolloff Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Lake Dolloff Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Dolloff Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lake Dolloff Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Lake Dolloff Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

89.3% of students at Lake Dolloff 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
486
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
King County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
53.1%
Area population (ZIP 98001)
36,041
Area average commute
31 min
Area median age
39.9
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 98001; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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