Excellent
#305 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 14% in state
Little Cedars Elementary School
Elementary School · Snohomish School District · Snohomish, WA
A Snohomish School District elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290
- Math 69% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Little Cedars Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 70% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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
15.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Little Cedars Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,773/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Snohomish), 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
$129,656
Median home value
$717,600
Median rent
$1,591/mo
College educated
38.1%
Homeownership
81.5%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98290; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totem FallsEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| Silver Firs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 532 | Compare → |
| Forest View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 641 | Compare → |
| Central Emerson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–6 | Not available | 472 | 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.
Snohomish School District
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #2 of 15
- District spending per student
- $17,157NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Little Cedars Elementary School is listed in Snohomish School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Little Cedars Elementary School
Little Cedars Elementary School is a public elementary school in Snohomish, WA, part of Snohomish School District, serving approximately 652 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #305 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Little Cedars Elementary School
What grades does Little Cedars Elementary School serve?
Little Cedars Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Little Cedars Elementary School?
Little Cedars Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 652 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Cedars Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Cedars Elementary School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Little Cedars Elementary School rank in WA?
Little Cedars Elementary School ranks #305 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Little Cedars Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Little Cedars Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Little Cedars Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Little Cedars Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Little Cedars Elementary School a charter school?
No, Little Cedars Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Little Cedars Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Little Cedars Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Little Cedars Elementary School?
15.3% of students at Little Cedars 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 652
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Snohomish County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.1%
- Phone
- (360) 563-2912
- Area population (ZIP 98290)
- 39,732
- Area average commute
- 35.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 98290; 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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