Excellent
#110 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 5% in state
Based on limited data
Willow Crest Elementary
Elementary School · Auburn School District · Auburn, WA
An Auburn School District elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13002 SE 304th ST, Auburn, WA 98092
- Math 57% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Willow Crest Elementary score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Willow Crest 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 21Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,533/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Auburn), 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
$116,614
Median home value
$594,800
Median rent
$1,870/mo
College educated
35.5%
Homeownership
74.4%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98092; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 599 | Compare → |
| Arthur Jacobsen ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| Hazelwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| Bowman Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 441 | 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.
Auburn School District
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #1 of 24
- District spending per student
- $18,620NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Willow Crest Elementary is listed in Auburn School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willow Crest Elementary
Willow Crest Elementary is a public elementary school in Auburn, WA, part of Auburn School District, serving approximately 607 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #110 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (2024 SBA) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 SBA).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willow Crest Elementary
What grades does Willow Crest Elementary serve?
Willow Crest Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Willow Crest Elementary?
Willow Crest Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 607 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Crest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Crest 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 Willow Crest Elementary rank in WA?
Willow Crest Elementary ranks #110 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Willow Crest Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Willow Crest Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Willow Crest Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willow Crest Elementary has 57% math proficiency (2024 SBA) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 SBA).
Is Willow Crest Elementary a charter school?
No, Willow Crest Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willow Crest Elementary a Title I school?
No, Willow Crest Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willow Crest Elementary?
58.0% of students at Willow Crest 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
- 607
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- King County
- Phone
- (253) 931-4717
- Area population (ZIP 98092)
- 50,510
- Area average commute
- 33.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 98092; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 SBA; directory SY 2023–24
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