Excellent
#277 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 12% in state
Lake Forest Park Elementary
Elementary School · Shoreline School District · Lake Forest Park, WA
A Shoreline School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
18500 37th Avenue N.E., Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
- Math 61% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake Forest Park Elementary score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 62% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (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
27%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lake Forest Park 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,748/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Forest Park), 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
$131,911
Median home value
$758,000
Median rent
$2,016/mo
College educated
55.9%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98155; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 364 | Compare → |
| Cascade K-8 Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Home Education ExchangeEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| St Mark Catholic Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 100 | 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.
Shoreline School District
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #5 of 17
- District spending per student
- $17,316NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake Forest Park Elementary is listed in Shoreline School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Forest Park Elementary
Lake Forest Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Lake Forest Park, WA, part of Shoreline School District, serving approximately 392 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #277 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Forest Park Elementary
What grades does Lake Forest Park Elementary serve?
Lake Forest Park Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lake Forest Park Elementary?
Lake Forest Park Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Forest Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Forest Park Elementary is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Forest Park Elementary rank in WA?
Lake Forest Park Elementary ranks #277 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Lake Forest Park Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Forest Park Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Forest Park Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Forest Park Elementary has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lake Forest Park Elementary a charter school?
No, Lake Forest Park Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Forest Park Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lake Forest Park Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Forest Park Elementary?
27.0% of students at Lake Forest Park 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 392
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (206) 393-4130
- Area population (ZIP 98155)
- 35,906
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 98155; 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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