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#770 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 35% in state

Lakeridge Elementary School

Elementary School · Renton School District · Seattle, WA

A Renton School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

7400 S 115th St, Seattle, WA 98178

  • Math 26% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 32% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics5.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.9% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.7% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-24.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.7 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+0.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$19,241
Chronic Absenteeism58.6%

Students at Lakeridge Elementary School score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency26%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency32%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 23 points since 2018, to 29% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
16%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
39%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
64%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
63%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
26%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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

76.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lakeridge 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,803/100K

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

$93,786

Median home value

$628,200

Median rent

$1,836/mo

College educated

36.3%

Homeownership

64.8%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98178; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bryn Mawr Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6K–50.5 mi391Compare →
Campbell Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–50.8 mi394Compare →
Rainier View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–51.1 mi200Compare →
Emerson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–51.3 mi323Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Renton School District

Schools in district
31
Rank in district
#6 of 27
District spending per student
$19,241NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Lakeridge Elementary School

Lakeridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Seattle, WA, part of Renton School District, serving approximately 331 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #770 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lakeridge Elementary School

What grades does Lakeridge Elementary School serve?

Lakeridge Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Lakeridge Elementary School?

Lakeridge Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lakeridge Elementary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lakeridge Elementary School rank in WA?

Lakeridge Elementary School ranks #770 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Lakeridge Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lakeridge Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Lakeridge Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakeridge Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lakeridge Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Lakeridge Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

76.7% of students at Lakeridge 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
331
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
King County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
58.6%
Area population (ZIP 98178)
25,929
Area average commute
31 min
Area median age
40.7
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 98178; 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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