Willow Crest Elementary

Willow Crest Elementary serves 607 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in Auburn, Washington, earning recognition as one of the state's top-performing elementary schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranking 158th among Washington's 2,261 elementary schools, the school places in the 93rd percentile statewide. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 with 38 full-time equivalent teachers providing instruction across all grade levels.

This staffing structure allows for meaningful classroom engagement and individualized attention for students as they build foundational academic skills. Willow Crest Elementary draws families from the 98092 area, a community characterized by economic stability and educational investment. The neighborhood reflects a median household income of $112,735 and a median home value of $540,200, with 36% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

The area maintains a low poverty rate of 6.1%, creating an environment where families can prioritize educational achievement. Located on SE 304th Street in Auburn, the school serves as an educational anchor in this small city setting within King County. The surrounding community of over 50,000 residents provides a suburban atmosphere that balances accessibility to urban resources with the close-knit feel of a smaller community.