Serving 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thornton Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thornton Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Thornton Creek Elementary School's student population of 453 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
453 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Thornton Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thornton Creek Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#200 out of 2113 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
9%
Hispanic
9%
26%
Black
6%
5%
White
61%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Thornton Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Thornton Creek Elementary School is ranked #200 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Thornton Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Thornton Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like View Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Thornton Creek Elementary School?
453 students attend Thornton Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Thornton Creek Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thornton Creek Elementary School?
Thornton Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Thornton Creek Elementary School offer ?
Thornton Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thornton Creek Elementary School part of?
Thornton Creek Elementary School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is Thornton Creek Elementary School located?
Thornton Creek Elementary School is located in the Northeast Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 9 other public schools located in Northeast Seattle.
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