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#1061 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 48% in state
Toutle Lake Elementary
Elementary School · Toutle Lake School District · Toutle, WA
An elementary school in Toutle, WA where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5050 Spirit Lake Hwy, Toutle, WA 98649
- Math 38% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Toutle Lake Elementary score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 43% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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
49.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Toutle 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average277/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,167
Median home value
$286,600
Median rent
$885/mo
College educated
8.4%
Homeownership
79.2%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98649; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Toutle Lake School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,514NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Toutle Lake Elementary is listed in Toutle Lake School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Toutle Lake Elementary
Toutle Lake Elementary is a public elementary school in Toutle, WA, part of Toutle Lake School District, serving approximately 383 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,061 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Toutle Lake Elementary
What grades does Toutle Lake Elementary serve?
Toutle Lake Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Toutle Lake Elementary?
Toutle Lake Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Toutle Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Toutle Lake Elementary is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Toutle Lake Elementary rank in WA?
Toutle Lake Elementary ranks #1,061 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Toutle Lake Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Toutle Lake Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Toutle Lake Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Toutle Lake Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Toutle Lake Elementary a charter school?
No, Toutle Lake Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Toutle Lake Elementary a Title I school?
No, Toutle Lake Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Toutle Lake Elementary?
49.1% of students at Toutle 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 383
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cowlitz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (360) 274-6142
- Area population (ZIP 98649)
- 980
- Area median age
- 47.2
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 98649; 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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