Very Good
#540 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 24% in state
Totem Falls
Elementary School · Snohomish School District · Snohomish, WA
A Snohomish School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
14211 Snohomish-Cascade Drive, Snohomish, WA 98296
- Math 68% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Totem Falls score 68% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 69% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Totem Falls 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat 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
$172,468
Median home value
$867,700
Median rent
$2,325/mo
College educated
47.9%
Homeownership
90.2%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98296; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Firs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 532 | Compare → |
| Little Cedars Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 652 | Compare → |
| Forest View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 641 | Compare → |
| Seattle Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 577 | 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
- #5 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
Totem Falls is listed in Snohomish School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Totem Falls
Totem Falls is a public elementary school in Snohomish, WA, part of Snohomish School District, serving approximately 441 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #540 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Totem Falls
What grades does Totem Falls serve?
Totem Falls serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Totem Falls?
Totem Falls has an enrollment of approximately 441 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Totem Falls?
The student-teacher ratio at Totem Falls is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Totem Falls rank in WA?
Totem Falls ranks #540 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Totem Falls's MySchoolScout rating?
Totem Falls has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Totem Falls?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Totem Falls has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Totem Falls a charter school?
No, Totem Falls is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Totem Falls a Title I school?
No, Totem Falls is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Totem Falls?
10.9% of students at Totem Falls 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 441
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Snohomish County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.6%
- Phone
- (360) 563-4750
- Area population (ZIP 98296)
- 27,201
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 98296; 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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