Loon Lake School District

The Loon Lake School District consists of two schools: Loon Lake Elementary School and Loon Lake Homelink Program. While both schools serve elementary-aged students, the Homelink Program stands out as the higher-performing school in the district, consistently achieving better academic outcomes despite spending significantly less per student and having a much higher student-teacher ratio.

The Loon Lake Homelink Program boasts impressive test scores, with 54.17% of its students proficient or better in ELA, compared to 26.98% at the elementary school and 52.63% statewide. The Homelink Program also ranks in the top half of Washington elementary schools, while the elementary school is in the bottom 15%. This academic success is achieved with a budget of $7,872 per student, compared to $21,220 per student at the elementary school. Additionally, the Homelink Program has a student-teacher ratio of 41.2, significantly higher than the 12.2 ratio at the elementary school.

While the racial demographics of the two schools are relatively similar, with a majority white student population, the Homelink Program has a higher percentage of Hispanic students. Additionally, the Homelink Program serves a less economically disadvantaged student population, with a free and reduced lunch rate of 45.63% compared to 80.51% at the elementary school. These factors may contribute to the Homelink Program's stronger academic performance, but also raise questions about equity and access within the district.