Excellent
#303 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 14% in state
Talbot Hill Elementary School
Elementary School · Renton School District · Renton, WA
A Renton School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2300 Talbot Rd S, Renton, WA 98055
- Math 53% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Talbot Hill Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 51% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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
51.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Talbot Hill 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 19Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,662/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Renton), 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
$100,207
Median home value
$561,600
Median rent
$2,098/mo
College educated
39%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98055; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Institute for Learning DifferencesPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 2–12 | 0.5 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| H.o.m.e. ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 137 | Compare → |
| Renton AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Cascade Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 438 | 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.
Renton School District
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Talbot Hill Elementary School is listed in Renton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Talbot Hill Elementary School
Talbot Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Renton, WA, part of Renton School District, serving approximately 418 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #303 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Talbot Hill Elementary School
What grades does Talbot Hill Elementary School serve?
Talbot Hill Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Talbot Hill Elementary School?
Talbot Hill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 418 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Talbot Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Talbot Hill Elementary School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Talbot Hill Elementary School rank in WA?
Talbot Hill Elementary School ranks #303 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Talbot Hill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Talbot Hill 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 Talbot Hill Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Talbot Hill Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Talbot Hill Elementary School a charter school?
No, Talbot Hill Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Talbot Hill Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Talbot Hill Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Talbot Hill Elementary School?
51.2% of students at Talbot Hill 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
- 418
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.4%
- Phone
- (425) 204-4900
- Area population (ZIP 98055)
- 24,851
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 98055; 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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