Bowman Creek Elementary

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Bowman Creek Elementary ranks 313 th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bowman Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Auburn, Washington, serving 443 students in grades PK-5. This school stands out as a high-performing institution within the Auburn School District, consistently outperforming the district and state in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels.

Bowman Creek Elementary's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 58.2% of students proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to 41.74% for the Auburn School District and 52.63% for Washington state. In SBAC/Math, the school had 63.16% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district's 32.44% and the state's 41.68%. The school also excels in WCAS/Science, with 56.9% of students proficient or better, outpacing the district's 39.15% and the state's 49.73%. Notably, Bowman Creek Elementary's performance is especially strong among Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) student populations, ranking in the top 30% of Washington elementary schools.

Bowman Creek Elementary's diverse student population, with a racial makeup that includes 38.37% White, 17.61% Hispanic, 17.61% Asian, 7.9% African American, 6.77% Pacific Islander, and 11.51% two or more races, is a testament to the school's inclusive environment. While the school serves a population with a range of socioeconomic backgrounds, with 37.7% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, it consistently outperforms nearby schools, such as Lakeland Hills Elementary, as well as other schools in the Sumner-Bonney Lake and Dieringer School Districts.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

5701 Kersey Way SE
Auburn, WA 98092

(253) 931-4900

District: Auburn School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
313^th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,091

Students who attend Bowman Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Mt Baker Middle School
High:	Auburn Riverside High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 443

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.4%

Asian:

17.6%

Hispanic:

17.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bowman Creek Elementary ranks better than 73.2% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 2^nd among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Auburn School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.32. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Bowman Creek Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.4%), Asian (17.6%), Hispanic (17.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bowman Creek Elementary is 15.2, which is the 7^th best among 16 elementary schools in the Auburn School District. (See more...)

Compare Bowman Creek Elementary employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bowman Creek Elementary is $19,091, which is the 6^th highest among 16 elementary schools in the Auburn School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bowman Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bowman Creek Elementary 313^th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Bowman Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Asian students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Auburn School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Auburn School District 166^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bowman Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bowman Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	51.76	492^nd	1107	55.6%
2022	75.96	265^th	1169	77.3%
2023	70.50	321^st	1169	72.5%
2024	70.32	313^th	1168	73.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bowman Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2022	53.09	68^th	213	68.1%
2023	49.01	105^th	254	58.7%
2024	76.61	51^st	320	84.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bowman Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	37.70	537^th	854	37.1%
2022	67.50	230^th	1019	77.4%
2023	48.23	516^th	1013	49.1%
2024	60.15	366^th	1024	64.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Bowman Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	53.37	425^th	1008	57.8%
2022	76.85	230^th	1100	79.1%
2023	72.83	265^th	1094	75.8%
2024	74.99	244^th	1093	77.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Bowman Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	46.15	511^th	1025	50.1%
2022	74.57	269^th	1113	75.8%
2023	66.50	329^th	1099	70.1%
2024	63.58	377^th	1099	65.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Bowman Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.59	81^st	170	52.4%
2024	36.50	105^th	163	35.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bowman Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2022	91.89	26^th	694	96.3%
2023	90.99	23^rd	633	96.4%
2024	71.81	143^rd	651	78.0%

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Rank History for White students at Bowman Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	38.09	595^th	943	36.9%
2022	78.72	203^rd	1031	80.3%
2023	76.34	227^th	1011	77.5%
2024	85.60	109^th	1009	89.2%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Bowman Creek Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	144	22	69	74	2	35	44	390
2022	157	33	66	69	4	36	50	415
2023	170	35	78	78	1	30	51	443

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bowman Creek Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	390	30.5	12.7	33.8
2022	415	27.3	15.2	n/a
2023	443	29.0	15.2	37.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bowman Creek Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	390	30.5	12.7	33.8
2022	415	27.3	15.2	n/a
2023	443	29.0	15.2	37.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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Year	Completely Immunized	Religious Exemption	Medical Exemption	Conditional	Personal Exemption	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Diphtheria	Hepatitis B	Varicella	Pertussis	Tetanus
2021	96.9%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	98.5%	96.9%	96.9%	96.9%	98.5%	100.0%	96.9%	98.5%	98.5%
2022	91.0%	3.9%	0.0%	1.3%	3.9%	92.3%	93.6%	93.6%	93.6%	92.3%	96.2%	92.3%	92.3%	92.3%
2023	89.4%	6.1%	0.0%	3.0%	0.0%	92.4%	92.4%	92.4%	92.4%	92.4%	95.5%	90.9%	92.4%	92.4%
2024	85.0%	8.8%	0.0%	3.8%	7.5%	88.8%	90.0%	90.0%	90.0%	87.5%	92.5%	87.5%	87.5%	87.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bowman Creek Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$595 (3.1%)	$18,533 (96.9%)	$19,127
2022	$907 (4.8%)	$18,185 (95.3%)	$19,091

Data source: Washington Department of Education

Schools Near Bowman Creek Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WCAS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)				SBAC Math (2024)				% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bowman Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5701 Kersey Way SE	Auburn	98092	King County	Auburn School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 931-4900	443	29	15.2	37.7%	170 (38.4%)	35 (7.9%)	78 (17.6%)	78 (17.6%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.8%)	51 (11.5%)	70.3	313^th of 1168 public elementary schools	73.2%		70.5	321^st of 1169 public elementary schools	72.5%	8	56.9	56.9	57.8	53.3	63.8	58.2	67.6	61.7	59.3	63.2	85.0	88.8	90.0	90.0	90.0	87.5	92.5	87.5	87.5	87.5	$19,091	$907	$18,185
Lake Tapps Elementary	Public	1-3	1320 178th Avenue E.	Lake Tapps	98391	Pierce County	Dieringer School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 862-6600	450	30	15.0	21.8%	278 (61.8%)	19 (4.2%)	44 (9.8%)	51 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	54 (12.0%)								(n/a)			62.0			62.0	75.4			75.4											$19,891	$1,103	$18,789
Lakeland Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1020 Evergreen Way SE	Auburn	98092	King County	Auburn School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 876-7711	536	35	15.1	34.7%	187 (34.9%)	53 (9.9%)	130 (24.3%)	84 (15.7%)	4 (0.7%)	6 (1.1%)	72 (13.4%)	79.6	224^th of 1168 public elementary schools	80.8%		76.7	258^th of 1169 public elementary schools	77.9%	34	69.4	69.4	55.8	62.9	76.5	65.3	74.0	61.9	60.0	64.9	96.3	97.6	97.6	97.6	97.6	96.3	98.8	97.6	96.3	96.3	$18,143	$734	$17,409
Ilalko Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	301 Oravetz Pl SE	Auburn	98092	King County	Auburn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 931-4748	493	28	17.6	64.9%	139 (28.2%)	42 (8.5%)	151 (30.6%)	59 (12.0%)	6 (1.2%)	57 (11.6%)	39 (7.9%)	37.2	716^th of 1168 public elementary schools	38.7%		34.7	766^th of 1169 public elementary schools	34.5%	50	51.3	51.3	36.1	39.4	50.7	42.3	39.7	43.9	40.3	41.2	80.6	81.9	87.5	87.5	87.5	83.3	86.1	81.9	83.3	83.3	$18,669	$1,206	$17,463
Gildo Rey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1005 37th St SE	Auburn	98002	King County	Auburn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 931-4952	412	28	14.7	76.5%	70 (17.0%)	26 (6.3%)	259 (62.9%)	21 (5.1%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.6%)	20 (4.9%)	30.1	815^th of 1168 public elementary schools	30.2%		25.3	911^th of 1169 public elementary schools	22.1%	96	40.0	40.0	40.3	28.1	41.8	36.8	46.8	24.6	48.2	39.9	86.4	94.9	94.9	94.9	94.9	89.8	96.6	91.5	89.8	89.8	$20,897	$1,255	$19,642
Chinook Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3502 Auburn Way S	Auburn	98002	King County	Auburn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 931-4980	562	36	15.4	70.3%	77 (13.7%)	35 (6.2%)	273 (48.6%)	40 (7.1%)	39 (6.9%)	47 (8.4%)	51 (9.1%)	23.4	924^th of 1168 public elementary schools	20.9%		24.5	920^th of 1169 public elementary schools	21.3%	4	41.2	41.2	45.1	26.9	42.9	38.4	42.2	20.4	22.6	29.0	91.2	94.5	96.7	96.7	96.7	92.3	94.5	94.5	92.3	92.3	$20,675	$1,748	$18,927
Pioneer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2301 M St SE	Auburn	98002	King County	Auburn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 931-4986	651	41	15.8	77.9%	92 (14.1%)	17 (2.6%)	373 (57.3%)	51 (7.8%)	1 (0.2%)	58 (8.9%)	59 (9.1%)	18.2	993^rd of 1168 public elementary schools	15.0%		20.8	967^th of 1169 public elementary schools	17.3%	26	33.3	33.3	21.8	21.1	35.1	25.8	40.9	32.9	32.5	35.7	86.0	91.0	94.0	94.0	94.0	89.0	92.0	90.0	89.0	89.0	$16,978	$1,275	$15,704
Crestwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3914 W Tapps Dr E	Bonney Lake	98390	Pierce County	Sumner-Bonney Lake School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 891-4550	432	27	16.2	34.0%	301 (69.7%)	10 (2.3%)	45 (10.4%)	22 (5.1%)	7 (1.6%)	2 (0.5%)	45 (10.4%)	76.2	261^st of 1168 public elementary schools	77.7%		79.1	231^st of 1169 public elementary schools	80.2%	30	64.1	64.1	67.2	70.0	64.1	66.7	53.5	72.0	56.4	59.7	83.6	85.5	85.5	85.5	85.5	85.5	90.9	83.6	85.5	85.5	$18,002	$1,443	$16,559
Terminal Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1825 K St. SE	Auburn	98002	King County	Auburn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 931-4978	345	28	12.5	71.3%	94 (27.2%)	29 (8.4%)	105 (30.4%)	34 (9.9%)	2 (0.6%)	39 (11.3%)	42 (12.2%)	30.6	808^th of 1168 public elementary schools	30.8%		42.6	656^th of 1169 public elementary schools	43.9%	152	44.1	44.1	29.4	36.4	35.9	34.7	44.2	42.0	43.6	43.1	86.2	90.8	89.7	89.7	89.7	89.7	92.0	87.4	89.7	89.7	$20,865	$1,032	$19,833
Alpac Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	310 Milwaukee Blvd N	Pacific	98047	King County	Auburn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 931-4976	636	38	16.5	67.0%	198 (31.1%)	31 (4.9%)	232 (36.5%)	84 (13.2%)	5 (0.8%)	27 (4.2%)	59 (9.3%)	50.1	560^th of 1168 public elementary schools	52.1%		42.8	655^th of 1169 public elementary schools	44.0%	95	52.6	52.6	39.0	48.9	54.2	47.2	52.0	56.4	43.3	50.5	82.1	85.9	84.6	84.6	84.6	85.9	88.5	83.3	85.9	85.9	$16,655	$1,238	$15,417

Frequently Asked Questions about Bowman Creek Elementary

What schools do graduates of Bowman Creek Elementary attend?

Students who attend Bowman Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mt Baker Middle School
High : Auburn Riverside High School

What district is Bowman Creek Elementary in?

Auburn School District

How many students attend Bowman Creek Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 443 students attended Bowman Creek Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Bowman Creek Elementary?

Students at Bowman Creek Elementary are 38% White, 18% Asian, 18% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 8% African American, 7% Pacific Islander.

Is Bowman Creek Elementary a good school?

Bowman Creek Elementary ranks 313^th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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