Excellent
#314 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 14% in state
Phantom Lake Elementary
Elementary School · Bellevue School District · Bellevue, WA
A Bellevue School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1050 160th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA 98008
- Math 63% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Phantom Lake Elementary score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 66% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (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
38.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Phantom Lake 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,487/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bellevue), 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
$175,242
Median home value
$1,130,000
Median rent
$2,480/mo
College educated
66.8%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98008; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tzu Chi Academy SeattlePrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–10 | 0.1 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Jewish Day School of Metropolitan SeattlePrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Spiritridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 563 | Compare → |
| Calvary Lutheran Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 1 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bellevue School District
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #15 of 28
- District spending per student
- $20,051NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Phantom Lake Elementary is listed in Bellevue School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Phantom Lake Elementary
Phantom Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in Bellevue, WA, part of Bellevue School District, serving approximately 452 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #314 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Phantom Lake Elementary
What grades does Phantom Lake Elementary serve?
Phantom Lake Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Phantom Lake Elementary?
Phantom Lake Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 452 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phantom Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Phantom Lake Elementary is 23.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Phantom Lake Elementary rank in WA?
Phantom Lake Elementary ranks #314 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Phantom Lake Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Phantom Lake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Phantom Lake Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Phantom Lake Elementary has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Phantom Lake Elementary a charter school?
No, Phantom Lake Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Phantom Lake Elementary a Title I school?
No, Phantom Lake Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Phantom Lake Elementary?
38.5% of students at Phantom Lake 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
- 452
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.5%
- Phone
- (425) 456-5600
- Area population (ZIP 98008)
- 27,138
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 98008; 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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