Is Idlewild Elementary School a good school?

Idlewild Elementary School ranks in the bottom 17.6% of Washington elementary schools.

How many students attend Idlewild Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 419 students attended Idlewild Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Idlewild Elementary School?

Students at Idlewild Elementary School are 46% White, 19% Hispanic, 18% Two or more races, 11% African American, 5% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Idlewild Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Idlewild Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Hudtloff Middle School High : General William H. Harrison Preparatory School

Idlewild Elementary School

Summary:

Idlewild Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lakewood, Washington, serving 419 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Clover Park School District, which is ranked 183 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Idlewild has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White (46.3%), Hispanic (18.85%), and students of two or more races (17.9%) compared to nearby schools. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by SBAC/WCAS test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Idlewild's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (37.39%) and Math (28.7%) were significantly below the state averages of 52.63% and 41.68%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low for 4th and 5th-grade Math, with proficiency rates of 25.76% and 21.92%.

Idlewild's student group rankings within the state are generally low, with the school ranking in the bottom quarter of Washington elementary schools for most subgroups. The school has also seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 36.34% in 2020-2021 to 44.15% in 2022-2023, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Compared to nearby schools like Custer Elementary, Oakbrook Elementary, and Lake Louise Elementary, Idlewild's academic performance is generally lower, suggesting that socioeconomic factors may play a significant role in the academic outcomes of these schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

10806 Idlewild Rd SW
Lakewood, WA 98498-5613

(253) 583-5290

District: Clover Park School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
963^rd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,011

Students who attend Idlewild Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Hudtloff Middle School
High:	General William H. Harrison Preparatory School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 419

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.3%

Hispanic:

18.9%

Two or more races:

17.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Idlewild Elementary School ranks worse than 82.4% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 10^th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Clover Park School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.43. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Idlewild Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.3%), Hispanic (18.9%), two or more races (17.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idlewild Elementary School is 16.6. 12 elementary schools in the Clover Park School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Idlewild Elementary School employs 25.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idlewild Elementary School is $17,011. 13 elementary schools in the Clover Park School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Idlewild Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Idlewild Elementary School 963^rd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Idlewild Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Clover Park School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Clover Park School District 183^rd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Idlewild Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Idlewild Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2004	77.61	181^st	1026	82.4%
2005	64.43	353^rd	1031	65.8%
2006	44.63	620^th	1051	41.0%
2007	50.29	553^rd	1069	48.3%
2008	52.63	537^th	1067	49.7%
2009	57.30	460^th	1072	57.1%
2010	52.14	523^rd	1088	51.9%
2011	47.08	604^th	1092	44.7%
2012	48.71	597^th	1097	45.6%
2013	51.57	577^th	1106	47.8%
2015	37.06	702^nd	1067	34.2%
2016	56.22	463^rd	1053	56.0%
2017	38.06	672^nd	1056	36.4%
2018	46.34	570^th	1054	45.9%
2019	57.17	487^th	1130	56.9%
2021	32.04	727^th	1107	34.3%
2022	37.24	720^th	1169	38.4%
2023	27.36	869^th	1169	25.7%
2024	20.43	963^rd	1168	17.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Idlewild Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	31.77	157^th	212	25.9%
2019	41.30	201^st	303	33.7%
2021	11.48	120^th	128	6.3%
2022	24.88	204^th	252	19.0%
2023	18.97	172^nd	194	11.3%
2024	8.29	187^th	188	0.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Idlewild Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	21.76	495^th	566	12.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Idlewild Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	39.58	535^th	835	35.9%
2019	57.41	406^th	979	58.5%
2021	39.61	505^th	854	40.9%
2022	53.64	421^st	1019	58.7%
2023	28.36	795^th	1013	21.5%
2024	26.22	819^th	1024	20.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Idlewild Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	50.75	503^rd	1004	49.9%
2019	61.86	407^th	1068	61.9%
2021	32.14	665^th	1008	34.0%
2022	37.84	674^th	1100	38.7%
2023	29.89	786^th	1094	28.2%
2024	14.17	982^nd	1093	10.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Idlewild Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	42.00	577^th	999	42.2%
2019	54.01	494^th	1075	54.0%
2021	29.88	706^th	1025	31.1%
2022	36.43	690^th	1113	38.0%
2023	26.12	839^th	1099	23.7%
2024	26.21	828^th	1099	24.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Idlewild Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	66.86	141^st	540	73.9%
2019	60.55	238^th	697	65.9%
2021	45.45	224^th	501	55.3%
2022	47.42	323^rd	694	53.5%
2023	21.59	546^th	633	13.7%

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Rank History for White students at Idlewild Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	45.35	467^th	833	43.9%
2019	64.85	364^th	1027	64.6%
2021	27.98	707^th	943	25.0%
2022	31.98	749^th	1031	27.4%
2023	27.44	801^st	1011	20.8%
2024	21.02	859^th	1009	14.9%

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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 Idlewild Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	366	32	31	16	3	n/a	n/a	0	448
1989	424	30	27	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	497
1990	424	46	29	15	3	n/a	n/a	0	517
1991	429	42	37	26	8	n/a	n/a	0	542
1992	420	37	37	24	10	n/a	n/a	0	528
1993	422	37	38	21	6	n/a	n/a	0	524
1994	387	50	33	21	3	n/a	n/a	0	494
1995	395	40	27	20	6	n/a	n/a	0	488
1996	395	40	27	20	6	n/a	n/a	0	488
1997	337	26	20	18	3	n/a	n/a	0	404
1998	214	20	17	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	262
1999	214	25	15	14	3	n/a	n/a	0	271
2000	218	14	13	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	259
2001	228	21	11	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	283
2002	213	32	20	20	3	n/a	n/a	0	288
2003	213	32	20	20	3	n/a	n/a	0	288
2004	184	20	23	23	3	n/a	n/a	0	253
2005	217	24	22	25	4	n/a	n/a	0	292
2006	227	28	27	27	6	n/a	n/a	1	316
2007	227	35	30	20	7	n/a	n/a	10	329
2008	205	27	26	19	3	n/a	n/a	18	298
2009	200	36	29	18	3	n/a	n/a	18	304
2010	234	37	26	18	4	n/a	n/a	27	346
2011	216	24	22	41	4	4	49	0	360
2012	224	29	23	50	4	1	55	0	386
2013	258	27	20	61	3	1	71	0	441
2014	255	28	17	65	3	3	70	0	441
2015	239	29	22	80	0	1	82	0	453
2016	252	26	21	83	1	2	88	0	473
2017	258	29	26	92	3	2	91	0	501
2018	251	30	21	104	3	6	91	0	506
2019	246	38	23	99	3	9	88	0	506
2020	233	39	23	94	4	8	95	0	496
2021	200	29	20	84	4	9	97	0	443
2022	206	33	22	87	2	6	82	0	438
2023	194	44	21	79	1	5	75	0	419

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 Idlewild Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	448	20.0	22.4	0
1989	497	21.0	23.6	n/a
1990	517	22.6	22.8	0
1991	542	23.0	23.5	n/a
1992	528	22.7	23.2	n/a
1993	524	22.8	23.0	n/a
1994	494	22.5	22.0	n/a
1995	488	21.4	22.8	n/a
1996	488	21.4	22.8	n/a
1997	404	19.1	21.2	n/a
1998	262	13.0	20.2	n/a
1999	271	12.0	22.6	n/a
2000	259	13.7	18.9	n/a
2001	283	15.2	18.6	n/a
2002	288	15.1	19.1	19.4
2003	288	15.1	19.1	19.4
2004	253	14.0	18.1	20.6
2005	292	13.9	21.0	27.1
2006	316	16.9	18.7	28.3
2007	329	18.5	17.8	48
2008	298	16.0	18.6	52.9
2009	304	16.0	19.0	55.2
2010	346	15.8	21.8	54.5
2011	360	18.0	20.0	42.8
2012	386	20.5	18.8	36.5
2013	441	22.5	19.6	43.8
2014	441	n/a	n/a	46
2015	453	28.0	16.1	45.7
2016	473	27.0	17.5	44.4
2017	501	27.0	18.5	38.9
2018	506	28.5	17.7	35.4
2019	506	27.0	18.7	33.4
2020	496	28.2	17.5	38.1
2021	443	25.2	17.5	36.3
2022	438	24.1	18.1	37
2023	419	25.2	16.6	44.2

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 Idlewild Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	448	20.0	22.4	0
1989	497	21.0	23.6	n/a
1990	517	22.6	22.8	0
1991	542	23.0	23.5	n/a
1992	528	22.7	23.2	n/a
1993	524	22.8	23.0	n/a
1994	494	22.5	22.0	n/a
1995	488	21.4	22.8	n/a
1996	488	21.4	22.8	n/a
1997	404	19.1	21.2	n/a
1998	262	13.0	20.2	n/a
1999	271	12.0	22.6	n/a
2000	259	13.7	18.9	n/a
2001	283	15.2	18.6	n/a
2002	288	15.1	19.1	19.4
2003	288	15.1	19.1	19.4
2004	253	14.0	18.1	20.6
2005	292	13.9	21.0	27.1
2006	316	16.9	18.7	28.3
2007	329	18.5	17.8	48
2008	298	16.0	18.6	52.9
2009	304	16.0	19.0	55.2
2010	346	15.8	21.8	54.5
2011	360	18.0	20.0	42.8
2012	386	20.5	18.8	36.5
2013	441	22.5	19.6	43.8
2014	441	n/a	n/a	46
2015	453	28.0	16.1	45.7
2016	473	27.0	17.5	44.4
2017	501	27.0	18.5	38.9
2018	506	28.5	17.7	35.4
2019	506	27.0	18.7	33.4
2020	496	28.2	17.5	38.1
2021	443	25.2	17.5	36.3
2022	438	24.1	18.1	37
2023	419	25.2	16.6	44.2

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.

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