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College Place Elementary

Summary:

College Place Elementary is a public elementary school in Lynnwood, Washington, serving 431 students in grades K-6 as part of the Edmonds School District. The school faces significant challenges, with a student population that is predominantly Hispanic (53.13%) and African American (11.83%), and over 70% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage.

Academically, College Place Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 25% of Washington elementary schools, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science that are significantly lower than the district and state averages. The school's African American and Hispanic student subgroups perform better than the overall school, but the English Language Learner and Low Socioeconomic Status subgroups perform significantly worse, ranking in the bottom 25% of Washington elementary schools. Despite the school's academic challenges, it has a relatively high per-student spending level, ranging from $18,168 to $20,057 in recent years, though the student-teacher ratio is higher than nearby schools.

In comparison, nearby schools in the Edmonds School District, such as Westgate Elementary, Mountlake Terrace Elementary, and Seaview Elementary, generally perform much better academically, with higher proficiency rates and higher rankings within the state. These schools have lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students and more racially diverse student populations, suggesting that factors beyond just socioeconomic status may be contributing to the academic performance differences.


Detail:

Public K-6

 20401 76th Ave W
       Lynnwood, WA  98036-5898

(425) 431-7620

District: Edmonds School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1022nd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,057 Help


Students who attend College Place Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    College Place Middle School
High:    Edmonds Woodway High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  431

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.1%
White:
23.7%
African American:
11.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.5% Help


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Compare Details College Place Elementary ranks worse than 87.5% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 22nd among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Edmonds School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.1%), White (23.7%), African American (11.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Edmonds School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at College Place Elementary is 12.4, which is the 3rd best among 23 elementary schools in the Edmonds School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at College Place Elementary is $20,057, which is the 7th highest among 23 elementary schools in the Edmonds School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

College Place Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks College Place Elementary 1022nd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See College Place Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Edmonds School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Edmonds School District 76th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for College Place Elementary

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Rank History for all students at College Place Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.08 317th 1026 69.1%
2005 54.37 481st 1031 53.3%
2006 49.62 552nd 1051 47.5%
2007 35.46 742nd 1069 30.6%
2008 25.23 877th 1067 17.8%
2009 47.26 601st 1072 43.9%
2010 42.56 660th 1088 39.3%
2011 48.10 594th 1092 45.6%
2012 42.02 688th 1097 37.3%
2013 47.88 626th 1106 43.4%
2015 38.17 689th 1067 35.4%
2016 32.51 735th 1053 30.2%
2017 40.89 639th 1056 39.5%
2018 19.07 884th 1054 16.1%
2019 27.44 863rd 1130 23.6%
2021 23.26 840th 1107 24.1%
2022 17.02 1010th 1169 13.6%
2023 16.61 1023rd 1169 12.5%
2024 16.48 1022nd 1168 12.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at College Place Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.78 289th 333 13.2%
2019 48.96 98th 248 60.5%
2021 33.76 24th 32 25.0%
2024 30.05 222nd 320 30.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at College Place Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.30 281st 566 50.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at College Place Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.70 711th 835 14.9%
2019 41.81 605th 979 38.2%
2021 45.88 426th 854 50.1%
2022 27.00 820th 1019 19.5%
2023 26.59 822nd 1013 18.9%
2024 20.05 902nd 1024 11.9%
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Rank History for Female students at College Place Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.62 875th 1004 12.8%
2019 34.18 752nd 1068 29.6%
2021 27.14 741st 1008 26.5%
2022 20.29 919th 1100 16.5%
2023 17.11 945th 1094 13.6%
2024 19.87 907th 1093 17.0%
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Rank History for Male students at College Place Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.94 809th 999 19.0%
2019 25.91 843rd 1075 21.6%
2021 28.36 721st 1025 29.7%
2022 18.78 944th 1113 15.2%
2023 18.20 949th 1099 13.6%
2024 16.95 967th 1099 12.0%
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Rank History for African American students at College Place Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.51 85th 107 20.6%
2019 38.17 73rd 110 33.6%
2022 63.93 27th 108 75.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at College Place Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.29 388th 540 28.1%
2019 41.03 423rd 697 39.3%
2021 31.19 346th 501 30.9%
2022 26.03 554th 694 20.2%
2023 19.00 563rd 633 11.1%
2024 17.78 579th 651 11.1%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at College Place Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.67 729th 833 12.5%
2019 34.72 736th 1027 28.3%
2022 30.27 771st 1031 25.2%
2023 34.78 694th 1011 31.4%
2024 39.87 630th 1009 37.6%
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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.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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by a citizen
Thursday, January 23, 2020

Open Quote Some teachers try very hard for their students here, sadly some have moved on from when I was there. In my heart I know that my teachers still strive for excellence in their classrooms. Thank you Jeff Miller, and Mr. Olson, I could not be who I am today without you! Close Quote


by a teacher
Saturday, June 22, 2019

Open Quote Supportive staff, kind teachers. Close Quote



Enrollment information for College Place Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 385 18 29 7 5 n/a n/a 0 444
1989 390 17 28 25 5 n/a n/a 0 465
1990 377 22 25 14 9 n/a n/a 0 447
1991 405 21 38 15 9 n/a n/a 0 488
1992 445 32 42 22 12 n/a n/a 0 553
1993 446 36 58 33 21 n/a n/a 0 594
1994 388 25 45 25 22 n/a n/a 0 505
1995 380 19 59 45 22 n/a n/a 0 525
1996 380 19 59 45 22 n/a n/a 0 525
1997 383 27 60 58 24 n/a n/a 0 552
1998 400 32 68 62 22 n/a n/a 0 584
1999 384 32 82 72 19 n/a n/a 0 589
2000 339 32 100 87 20 n/a n/a 0 578
2001 351 54 83 95 25 n/a n/a 0 608
2002 319 62 94 99 12 n/a n/a 0 586
2003 319 62 94 99 12 n/a n/a 0 586
2004 299 58 81 114 8 n/a n/a 0 560
2005 281 57 87 121 8 n/a n/a 0 554
2006 253 53 73 135 5 n/a n/a 3 522
2007 239 61 68 148 5 n/a n/a 4 525
2008 199 52 53 173 4 n/a n/a 14 495
2009 183 49 55 171 5 n/a n/a 28 491
2010 153 60 48 160 8 n/a n/a 75 504
2011 145 54 43 209 6 1 47 0 505
2012 127 46 37 211 5 1 46 0 473
2013 130 43 39 208 4 0 33 0 457
2014 130 61 38 214 3 1 36 0 483
2015 143 58 29 230 6 0 40 0 506
2016 114 61 28 214 7 1 45 0 470
2017 125 66 40 204 4 4 46 0 489
2018 118 70 41 208 7 9 43 0 496
2019 112 84 39 226 5 5 41 0 512
2020 129 73 32 225 3 0 41 0 503
2021 110 70 33 212 4 2 34 0 465
2022 100 63 19 216 3 4 41 1 447
2023 102 51 15 229 1 12 20 1 431

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 College Place Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 444 19.0 23.3 0
1989 465 23.0 20.2 n/a
1990 447 25.1 17.8 0
1991 488 25.7 18.9 n/a
1992 553 27.6 20.0 n/a
1993 594 31.4 18.9 n/a
1994 505 26.1 19.3 n/a
1995 525 26.7 19.7 n/a
1996 525 26.7 19.7 n/a
1997 552 27.9 19.8 n/a
1998 584 30.4 19.2 n/a
1999 589 31.0 19.0 n/a
2000 578 31.0 18.6 n/a
2001 608 32.6 18.7 n/a
2002 586 30.6 19.2 56.8
2003 586 30.6 19.2 56.8
2004 560 29.0 19.3 59.1
2005 554 29.4 18.8 61.4
2006 522 27.1 19.3 61.5
2007 525 28.5 18.4 65.6
2008 495 26.1 19.0 66.3
2009 491 26.1 18.8 73
2010 504 26.6 18.9 65
2011 505 27.3 18.4 48.1
2012 473 26.6 17.7 76.5
2013 457 25.3 18.0 76.8
2014 483 n/a n/a 80.3
2015 506 30.0 16.8 57.9
2016 470 30.0 15.6 75.5
2017 489 30.1 16.2 72.6
2018 496 32.1 15.4 67.5
2019 512 33.8 15.1 67.8
2020 503 33.4 15.0 70.6
2021 465 33.0 14.0 62.8
2022 447 35.1 12.7 60
2023 431 34.5 12.4 73.5

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 College Place Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 444 19.0 23.3 0
1989 465 23.0 20.2 n/a
1990 447 25.1 17.8 0
1991 488 25.7 18.9 n/a
1992 553 27.6 20.0 n/a
1993 594 31.4 18.9 n/a
1994 505 26.1 19.3 n/a
1995 525 26.7 19.7 n/a
1996 525 26.7 19.7 n/a
1997 552 27.9 19.8 n/a
1998 584 30.4 19.2 n/a
1999 589 31.0 19.0 n/a
2000 578 31.0 18.6 n/a
2001 608 32.6 18.7 n/a
2002 586 30.6 19.2 56.8
2003 586 30.6 19.2 56.8
2004 560 29.0 19.3 59.1
2005 554 29.4 18.8 61.4
2006 522 27.1 19.3 61.5
2007 525 28.5 18.4 65.6
2008 495 26.1 19.0 66.3
2009 491 26.1 18.8 73
2010 504 26.6 18.9 65
2011 505 27.3 18.4 48.1
2012 473 26.6 17.7 76.5
2013 457 25.3 18.0 76.8
2014 483 n/a n/a 80.3
2015 506 30.0 16.8 57.9
2016 470 30.0 15.6 75.5
2017 489 30.1 16.2 72.6
2018 496 32.1 15.4 67.5
2019 512 33.8 15.1 67.8
2020 503 33.4 15.0 70.6
2021 465 33.0 14.0 62.8
2022 447 35.1 12.7 60
2023 431 34.5 12.4 73.5

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

College Place Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201687.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%90.0%91.4%97.1%90.0%90.0%91.4%
201786.7%0.0%1.3%2.7%2.7%93.3%89.3%94.7%92.0%92.0%89.3%
201880.8%0.0%1.4%2.7%0.0%86.3%93.2%93.2%87.7%90.4%93.2%
201987.1%0.0%10.6%2.4%0.0%91.8%91.8%95.3%89.4%91.8%91.8%
202087.2%1.3%0.0%2.6%0.0%88.5%88.5%89.7%89.7%88.5%93.6%93.6%93.6%88.5%
202184.3%0.0%1.4%2.9%1.4%91.4%92.9%95.7%90.0%92.9%95.7%95.7%95.7%92.9%
202292.2%1.6%0.0%3.1%1.6%96.9%95.3%95.3%95.3%95.3%96.9%96.9%96.9%95.3%
202384.1%1.6%0.0%4.8%0.0%95.2%90.5%96.8%88.9%90.5%95.2%95.2%95.2%90.5%
202482.8%0.0%0.0%3.5%0.0%87.9%89.7%89.7%87.9%89.7%96.6%96.6%96.6%89.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201869.8%0.0%0.0%1.6%3.2%92.1%69.8%95.2%92.1%95.2%71.4%
201985.0%0.0%15.0%0.0%1.3%98.8%85.0%98.8%98.8%98.8%85.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201991.5%0.2%7.2%0.6%96.1%94.4%97.3%95.5%95.7%94.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for College Place Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,276 (7.7%) $15,246 (92.3%) $16,522
2020 $952 (7.4%) $11,916 (92.6%) $12,868
2021 $855 (4.7%) $17,312 (95.3%) $18,168
2022 $1,583 (7.9%) $18,474 (92.1%) $20,057

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on College Place Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 863rd of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 1023rd of 1169 Elementary schools
 11.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (College Place Elementary)45.242.9
 2.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)6054.9
 5.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (College Place Elementary)51.445.6
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Edmonds School District)6254.4
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (College Place Elementary)52.929.9
 23%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)60.553.4
 7.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (College Place Elementary)3817.9
 20.1%
   4th Grade Math (Edmonds School District)55.250
 5.2%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (College Place Elementary)4626.9
 19%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)6156.3
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (College Place Elementary)29.27.4
 21.8%
   5th Grade Math (Edmonds School District)48.343.5
 4.8%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (College Place Elementary)35.122.2
 12.9%
   5th Grade Science (Edmonds School District)5253.8
 1.9%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (College Place Elementary)48.732.7
 16.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)65.957.7
 8.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (College Place Elementary)40.514.3
 26.2%
   6th Grade Math (Edmonds School District)58.851.1
 7.8%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (College Place Elementary)48.133
 15.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)65.157.8
 7.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (College Place Elementary)39.821.6
 18.2%
   All Grades Math (Edmonds School District)53.845.5
 8.3%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (College Place Elementary)35.122.2
 12.9%
   All Grades Science (Edmonds School District)5453.8
 0.2%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students512431
 15.8%
African American8451
 39.3%
American Indian51
 80%
Asian3915
 61.5%
Hispanic226229
 1.3%
Pacific Islander512
 140%
White112102
 8.9%
Two or More Races4120
 51.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.8%73.5%
 5.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about College Place Elementary

Students who attend College Place Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : College Place Middle School
High : Edmonds Woodway High School

College Place Elementary ranks in the bottom 12.5% of Washington elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 431 students attended College Place Elementary.

Students at College Place Elementary are 53% Hispanic, 24% White, 12% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 3% Pacific Islander.


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