Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, East Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
East Hill Elementary School's student population of 404 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
East Hill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Hill Elementary School is 0.82, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1847 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
24%
9%
Hispanic
27%
26%
Black
12%
5%
White
14%
48%
Hawaiian
11%
2%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Hill Elementary School's ranking?
East Hill Elementary School is ranked #1847 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend East Hill Elementary School?
404 students attend East Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of East Hill Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 11% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Hill Elementary School?
East Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does East Hill Elementary School offer ?
East Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Hill Elementary School part of?
East Hill Elementary School is part of Kent School District.
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