Willow Crest Elementary

Q: Is Willow Crest Elementary a good school?

Willow Crest Elementary ranks 352 nd of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Willow Crest Elementary is a public elementary school in Auburn, Washington, serving 559 students in grades PK-5. The school consistently outperforms the Auburn School District and the state of Washington in academic achievement, particularly in Math and Science.

Willow Crest's academic performance is a standout, with 60.2% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 57.43% in Math, and 54.62% in Science, compared to the district and state averages. The school's male students, as well as its Hispanic and White student subgroups, perform exceptionally well, ranking among the top elementary schools in Washington. However, the school's Asian and African American student populations have room for improvement, suggesting opportunities to address achievement gaps.

While Willow Crest outperforms nearby Chinook Elementary, Lake View Elementary, and Dick Scobee Elementary in the Auburn School District, its performance is more mixed when compared to schools in the neighboring Kent School District. Additionally, Willow Crest faces challenges in supporting its large population of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 56.35% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

13002 SE 304th ST
Auburn, WA 98092

(253) 931-4717

District: Auburn School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
352^nd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 559

Racial breakdown:

White:

37.0%

Hispanic:

23.6%

Asian:

20.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.4%

See top rated Washington elementary schools

Compare Willow Crest Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Willow Crest Elementary ranks better than 69.9% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 3^rd among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Auburn School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.44. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Willow Crest Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (37%), Hispanic (23.6%), Asian (20%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Compare Details

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willow Crest Elementary is 16.9. 14 elementary schools in the Auburn School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Willow Crest Elementary employs 32.9 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Willow Crest Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Willow Crest Elementary 352^nd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Willow Crest Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Asian students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Auburn School District:

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

What do you think?

Your rating for Willow Crest Elementary?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Willow Crest Elementary

Compare

Rank History for all students at Willow Crest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.58	391^st	1169	66.6%
2024	67.44	352^nd	1168	69.9%

See the entire list of Washington Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Willow Crest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.26	84^th	194	56.7%
2024	72.98	35^th	188	81.4%

See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Willow Crest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.01	83^rd	254	67.3%
2024	57.03	113^th	320	64.7%

See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Willow Crest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	68.36	255^th	1013	74.8%
2024	60.89	355^th	1024	65.3%

See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Willow Crest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.39	580^th	1094	47.0%
2024	51.44	503^rd	1093	54.0%

See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Willow Crest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.18	245^th	1099	77.7%
2024	76.38	237^th	1099	78.4%

See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Willow Crest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.31	68^th	170	60.0%
2024	36.59	104^th	163	36.2%

See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Willow Crest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	43.21	41^st	71	42.3%

See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Willow Crest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	82.20	63^rd	633	90.0%
2024	67.09	183^rd	651	71.9%

See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Willow Crest Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.10	484^th	1011	52.1%
2024	78.19	204^th	1009	79.8%

See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for White Students!

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

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Willow Crest Elementary.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Willow Crest Elementary, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Willow Crest Elementary

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	207	47	112	132	2	5	54	0	559

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Willow Crest Elementary

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	559	32.9	16.9	56.4

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 Willow Crest Elementary

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	559	32.9	16.9	56.4

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

Willow Crest Elementary

Compare

Year	Completely Immunized	Religious Exemption	Medical Exemption	Conditional	Personal Exemption	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Diphtheria	Hepatitis B	Varicella	Pertussis	Tetanus
2023	83.7%	0.0%	0.0%	1.1%	0.0%	87.0%	89.1%	89.1%	89.1%	87.0%	90.2%	87.0%	87.0%	87.0%
2024	81.3%	9.3%	0.0%	1.3%	4.0%	86.7%	88.0%	88.0%	88.0%	85.3%	89.3%	84.0%	85.3%	85.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Schools Near Willow Crest Elementary

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Immunizations Finance All

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
Willow Crest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13002 SE 304th ST	Auburn	98092	King County	Auburn School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(253) 931-4717	559	33	16.9	56.4%	207 (37.0%)	47 (8.4%)	132 (23.6%)	112 (20.0%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (0.9%)	54 (9.7%)	67.4	352^nd of 1168 public elementary schools	69.9%		63.6	391^st of 1169 public elementary schools	66.6%	39	54.6	54.6	56.0	66.3	58.1	60.2	57.9	63.9	52.3	57.4	81.3	86.7	88.0	88.0	88.0	85.3	89.3	84.0	85.3	85.3
Lea Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	30908 124th Ave SE	Auburn	98092	King County	Auburn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 931-4982	584	35	16.4	69.3%	155 (26.5%)	94 (16.1%)	102 (17.5%)	143 (24.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.3%)	65 (11.1%)	29.6	824^th of 1168 public elementary schools	29.5%		30.8	816^th of 1169 public elementary schools	30.2%	8	32.6	32.6	33.3	29.8	47.7	37.0	41.7	41.0	43.0	41.9	88.4	89.5	94.7	94.7	94.7	89.5	93.7	93.7	89.5	89.5	$16,388	$1,030	$15,358
Arthur Jacobsen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	29205 132nd Ave SE	Auburn	98092	King County	Auburn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 630-2441	352	27	12.9	58.2%	100 (28.4%)	39 (11.1%)	76 (21.6%)	90 (25.6%)	2 (0.6%)	9 (2.6%)	36 (10.2%)	25.7	886^th of 1168 public elementary schools	24.1%		26.8	879^th of 1169 public elementary schools	24.8%	7	36.2	36.2	40.0	13.7	51.1	35.0	46.2	20.4	34.0	34.8	90.0	92.9	94.3	94.3	94.3	92.9	94.3	92.9	92.9	92.9	$17,389	$1,455	$15,934
Hazelwood Elementary School	Public	K-5	11815 SE 304th St	Auburn	98092	King County	Auburn School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 931-4740	516	33	15.7	51.7%	186 (36.0%)	34 (6.6%)	143 (27.7%)	98 (19.0%)	3 (0.6%)	7 (1.4%)	45 (8.7%)	47.1	595^th of 1168 public elementary schools	49.1%		53.3	502^nd of 1169 public elementary schools	57.1%	93	48.5	48.5	34.5	58.5	40.6	44.3	52.4	56.1	44.8	50.8	85.5	88.2	89.5	89.5	89.5	88.2	92.1	89.5	88.2	88.2	$17,597	$656	$16,942
Pine Tree Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	27825 118th Ave SE	Kent	98030	King County	Kent School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 373-7687	409	29	14.3	76.5%	111 (27.1%)	72 (17.6%)	91 (22.2%)	72 (17.6%)	2 (0.5%)	18 (4.4%)	43 (10.5%)	15	1043^rd of 1168 public elementary schools	10.7%		23.3	933^rd of 1169 public elementary schools	20.2%	110	41.2	41.2	20.5	24.2	33.3	26.1	25.0	29.0	29.4	28.0	88.6	88.6	88.6	88.6	88.6	88.6	93.2	88.6	88.6	88.6	$20,947	$1,430	$19,517
Horizon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	27641 144th Ave SE	Kent	98042	King County	Kent School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 373-7313	391	24	16.5	59.3%	151 (38.6%)	52 (13.3%)	63 (16.1%)	83 (21.2%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.8%)	33 (8.4%)	22	938^th of 1168 public elementary schools	19.7%		42.6	657^th of 1169 public elementary schools	43.8%	281	39.4	39.4	31.1	37.3	40.9	36.2	32.4	30.5	30.3	31.2	71.4	72.9	77.1	77.1	77.1	74.3	85.7	75.7	74.3	74.3	$17,405	$1,081	$16,324
Millennium Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11919 SE 270th ST	Kent	98030	King County	Kent School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 373-3900	488	34	14.1	76.8%	135 (27.7%)	71 (14.5%)	109 (22.3%)	111 (22.7%)	2 (0.4%)	24 (4.9%)	36 (7.4%)	16.9	1013^th of 1168 public elementary schools	13.3%		16.4	1026^th of 1169 public elementary schools	12.2%	13	34.3	34.3	23.6	23.6	34.3	27.1	44.6	24.4	27.4	30.6	74.4	84.6	88.5	88.5	88.5	79.5	89.7	83.3	78.2	79.5	$17,715	$1,045	$16,670
Meadow Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	27710 108th Ave SE	Kent	98030	King County	Kent School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 373-7870	352	26	13.5	68.5%	79 (22.4%)	52 (14.8%)	59 (16.8%)	125 (35.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.4%)	25 (7.1%)	6	1137^th of 1168 public elementary schools	2.7%		15.5	1038^th of 1169 public elementary schools	11.2%	99	24.6	24.6		19.4	24.6	16.1	13.8	22.7	13.1	16.8	72.6	76.5	86.3	86.3	86.3	84.3	88.2	78.4	84.3	84.3	$22,803	$1,089	$21,714
Lake View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16401 SE 318th St	Auburn	98092	King County	Auburn School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 931-4830	407	26	15.6	45.7%	238 (58.5%)	18 (4.4%)	91 (22.4%)	18 (4.4%)	8 (2.0%)	11 (2.7%)	23 (5.7%)	50.6	556^th of 1168 public elementary schools	52.4%		54	497^th of 1169 public elementary schools	57.5%	59	48.4	48.4	42.9	56.9	48.9	49.1	50.0	56.1	45.2	49.6	84.1	84.1	84.1	84.1	84.1	84.1	87.3	84.1	84.1	84.1	$19,829	$849	$18,980
Dick Scobee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1031 14th ST NE	Auburn	98002	King County	Auburn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 931-4984	825	49	16.8	83.6%	212 (25.7%)	102 (12.4%)	201 (24.4%)	159 (19.3%)	4 (0.5%)	77 (9.3%)	70 (8.5%)	12.6	1075^th of 1168 public elementary schools	8.0%		13	1060^th of 1169 public elementary schools	9.3%	15	20.6	20.6	25.0	27.4	22.5	24.9	40.2	26.9	20.2	28.7	92.0	92.0	94.0	94.0	94.0	93.0	95.0	94.0	93.0	93.0	$16,241	$1,150	$15,091

Frequently Asked Questions about Willow Crest Elementary

How many students attend Willow Crest Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 559 students attended Willow Crest Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Willow Crest Elementary?

Students at Willow Crest Elementary are 37% White, 24% Hispanic, 20% Asian, 10% Two or more races, 8% African American.

Is Willow Crest Elementary a good school?

Willow Crest Elementary ranks 352^nd of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Willow Crest Elementary in?

Auburn School District

Rate Willow Crest Elementary!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

WAWashington Elementary School Rankings

WAWashington District Rankings

Schools in Auburn, WA

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Willow Crest Elementary!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.