Very Good
#789 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 35% in state
Presidents Elementary
Elementary School · Arlington School District · Arlington, WA
An Arlington School District elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
505 East Third, Arlington, WA 98223
- Math 39% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Presidents Elementary score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2018, to 41% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Presidents 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 83Very Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,559/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Arlington), 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
$96,478
Median home value
$556,900
Median rent
$1,780/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
78.2%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98223; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stillaguamish Valley Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–11 | 0.3 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Eagle Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 677 | Compare → |
| Kent Prairie ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 681 | 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.
Arlington School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #1 of 10
- District spending per student
- $17,022NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Presidents Elementary is listed in Arlington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Presidents Elementary
Presidents Elementary is a public elementary school in Arlington, WA, part of Arlington School District, serving approximately 576 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #789 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Presidents Elementary
What grades does Presidents Elementary serve?
Presidents Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Presidents Elementary?
Presidents Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 576 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Presidents Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Presidents Elementary is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Presidents Elementary rank in WA?
Presidents Elementary ranks #789 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Presidents Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Presidents Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Presidents Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Presidents Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Presidents Elementary a charter school?
No, Presidents Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Presidents Elementary a Title I school?
No, Presidents Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Presidents Elementary?
42.5% of students at Presidents 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
- 576
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Snohomish County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.7%
- Phone
- (360) 618-6240
- Area population (ZIP 98223)
- 46,225
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
Official sources & links
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 98223; 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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