Serving 600 students in grades 1-8, Lucille Umbarger 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 19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lucille Umbarger Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Lucille Umbarger Elementary School's student population of 600 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
600 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lucille Umbarger Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lucille Umbarger Elementary School is 0.54, which is less 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
#1953 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
60%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
32%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Lucille Umbarger Elementary School's ranking?
Lucille Umbarger Elementary School is ranked #1953 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Lucille Umbarger Elementary School often compared to?
Lucille Umbarger Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West View Elementary School, Bay View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Lucille Umbarger Elementary School?
600 students attend Lucille Umbarger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Lucille Umbarger Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lucille Umbarger Elementary School?
Lucille Umbarger Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lucille Umbarger Elementary School offer ?
Lucille Umbarger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lucille Umbarger Elementary School part of?
Lucille Umbarger Elementary School is part of Burlington-Edison School District.
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