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Penny Creek Elementary

Summary:

Penny Creek Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Everett, Washington, serving 759 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Everett School District, which is ranked 43 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Penny Creek Elementary consistently ranks among the top 15% of elementary schools in Washington, with students performing significantly better than state and district averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. The school's 5th-grade students, in particular, have impressive proficiency rates exceeding 70% in these subjects, well above the state averages. Penny Creek's diverse student population, which includes 37% White, 32% Asian, 15% Hispanic, 6% African American, and 10% two or more races, also demonstrates high academic achievement across different subgroups.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Jefferson Elementary, Monroe Elementary, and Silver Lake Elementary, Penny Creek outperforms them in both English Language Arts and Math proficiency rates. However, some schools in the neighboring Snohomish School District, like Forest View Elementary and Silver Firs Elementary, also demonstrate exceptional academic performance, rivaling or even exceeding Penny Creek's results.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4117 132nd St. SE
       Everett, WA  98208-6190

(425) 385-7200

District: Everett School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
135th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,870 Help


Students who attend Penny Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Eisenhower Middle School
High:    Cascade High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  790

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.1%
Asian:
31.6%
Hispanic:
15.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.5% Help


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Compare Details Penny Creek Elementary ranks better than 88.4% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 7th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Everett School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.61. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Penny Creek Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Everett School District. Student population at Penny Creek Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.1%), Asian (31.6%), Hispanic (15.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Penny Creek Elementary is 17.5. 11 elementary schools in the Everett School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Penny Creek Elementary is $16,870, which is the lowest among 18 elementary schools in the Everett School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Penny Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Penny Creek Elementary 135th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Penny Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Everett School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Everett School District 43rd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Penny Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Penny Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 56.62 447th 1026 56.4%
2005 72.91 246th 1031 76.1%
2006 72.64 238th 1051 77.4%
2007 78.58 158th 1069 85.2%
2008 78.76 165th 1067 84.5%
2009 73.52 242nd 1072 77.4%
2010 69.97 277th 1088 74.5%
2011 83.47 126th 1092 88.5%
2012 71.70 275th 1097 74.9%
2013 80.96 156th 1106 85.9%
2015 78.97 202nd 1067 81.1%
2016 79.33 198th 1053 81.2%
2017 85.22 137th 1056 87.0%
2018 90.53 77th 1054 92.7%
2019 88.67 109th 1130 90.4%
2021 84.80 159th 1107 85.6%
2022 88.61 121st 1169 89.6%
2023 87.72 135th 1169 88.5%
2024 87.61 135th 1168 88.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Penny Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 85.96 20th 303 93.4%
2021 63.57 39th 128 69.5%
2022 74.74 55th 252 78.2%
2024 59.53 66th 188 64.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Penny Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 93.13 8th 213 96.2%
2023 83.13 30th 254 88.2%
2024 77.98 44th 320 86.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Penny Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.80 38th 637 94.0%
2019 81.64 55th 566 90.3%
2023 84.46 25th 308 91.9%
2024 62.47 97th 339 71.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Penny Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.39 18th 835 97.8%
2019 80.63 88th 979 91.0%
2021 86.55 46th 854 94.6%
2022 90.42 29th 1019 97.2%
2023 81.54 109th 1013 89.2%
2024 82.44 90th 1024 91.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Penny Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.13 107th 1004 89.3%
2019 88.42 91st 1068 91.5%
2021 83.05 152nd 1008 84.9%
2022 86.86 128th 1100 88.4%
2023 90.36 85th 1094 92.2%
2024 87.94 113th 1093 89.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Penny Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.61 60th 999 94.0%
2019 88.56 103rd 1075 90.4%
2021 83.42 159th 1025 84.5%
2022 89.24 101st 1113 90.9%
2023 83.80 161st 1099 85.4%
2024 87.21 121st 1099 89.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Penny Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.44 23rd 169 86.4%
2019 86.53 14th 201 93.0%
2021 74.68 44th 131 66.4%
2022 77.68 43rd 187 77.0%
2023 84.93 28th 170 83.5%
2024 86.32 25th 163 84.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Penny Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.41 25th 110 77.3%
2022 83.92 9th 108 91.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Penny Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.74 10th 540 98.1%
2019 91.18 31st 697 95.6%
2022 91.57 29th 694 95.8%
2023 75.53 94th 633 85.2%
2024 73.19 129th 651 80.2%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Penny Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.24 138th 833 83.4%
2019 81.97 151st 1027 85.3%
2021 75.92 201st 943 78.7%
2022 81.58 156th 1031 84.9%
2023 76.42 226th 1011 77.6%
2024 77.85 207th 1009 79.5%
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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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All ratings (Avg rating: 4)
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Reviews:
by a citizen
Friday, November 3, 2017

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by a parent
Thursday, May 15, 2014

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Enrollment information for Penny Creek Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 404 7 44 20 5 n/a n/a 0 480
2000 449 10 50 25 6 n/a n/a 0 540
2001 448 16 72 29 7 n/a n/a 0 572
2002 491 15 92 28 7 n/a n/a 0 633
2003 491 15 92 28 7 n/a n/a 0 633
2004 535 21 113 41 6 n/a n/a 0 716
2005 563 31 118 24 7 n/a n/a 0 743
2006 564 26 131 25 1 n/a n/a 19 766
2007 563 22 133 26 3 n/a n/a 28 775
2008 491 19 112 22 3 n/a n/a 51 698
2009 511 21 107 30 2 n/a n/a 56 727
2010 516 32 102 63 5 n/a n/a 48 766
2011 443 18 99 70 3 7 85 0 725
2012 442 16 110 84 1 5 72 0 730
2013 447 16 119 77 0 6 68 0 733
2014 395 21 132 73 0 2 55 0 678
2015 434 28 146 75 0 2 44 0 729
2016 417 25 139 84 0 3 52 0 720
2017 434 29 136 84 3 3 63 0 752
2018 402 30 152 92 1 3 69 0 749
2019 390 45 173 77 0 1 75 0 761
2020 331 37 170 84 1 3 68 0 694
2021 279 41 193 73 2 3 65 0 656
2022 250 45 195 73 1 3 72 0 639
2023 283 45 238 113 1 4 75 0 759
2024 301 49 250 121 2 3 63 1 790

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 Penny Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 480 24.0 20.0 n/a
2000 540 24.5 22.0 n/a
2001 572 26.5 21.6 n/a
2002 633 30.5 20.8 10.9
2003 633 30.5 20.8 10.9
2004 716 36.0 19.9 13.4
2005 743 36.3 20.5 16.3
2006 766 38.4 19.9 19
2007 775 36.4 21.3 17.1
2008 698 34.9 20.0 23.8
2009 727 34.9 20.8 23.5
2010 766 37.9 20.1 26.2
2011 725 34.1 21.2 22.2
2012 730 33.9 21.4 15.3
2013 733 34.0 21.5 23.5
2014 678 n/a n/a 21.1
2015 729 42.0 17.3 23.9
2016 720 35.0 20.5 24
2017 752 33.5 22.3 24.1
2018 749 39.3 19.0 17.9
2019 761 42.8 17.7 21
2020 694 42.2 16.4 23.8
2021 656 38.6 16.9 24.4
2022 639 36.9 17.2 20.3
2023 759 41.6 18.2 30.8
2024 790 45.1 17.5 36.5

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 Penny Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 480 24.0 20.0 n/a
2000 540 24.5 22.0 n/a
2001 572 26.5 21.6 n/a
2002 633 30.5 20.8 10.9
2003 633 30.5 20.8 10.9
2004 716 36.0 19.9 13.4
2005 743 36.3 20.5 16.3
2006 766 38.4 19.9 19
2007 775 36.4 21.3 17.1
2008 698 34.9 20.0 23.8
2009 727 34.9 20.8 23.5
2010 766 37.9 20.1 26.2
2011 725 34.1 21.2 22.2
2012 730 33.9 21.4 15.3
2013 733 34.0 21.5 23.5
2014 678 n/a n/a 21.1
2015 729 42.0 17.3 23.9
2016 720 35.0 20.5 24
2017 752 33.5 22.3 24.1
2018 749 39.3 19.0 17.9
2019 761 42.8 17.7 21
2020 694 42.2 16.4 23.8
2021 656 38.6 16.9 24.4
2022 639 36.9 17.2 20.3
2023 759 41.6 18.2 30.8
2024 790 45.1 17.5 36.5

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

Penny Creek Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201685.4%0.0%1.0%0.0%94.8%90.6%92.7%86.5%88.5%100.0%
201784.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%2.9%91.4%89.5%92.4%88.6%91.4%89.5%
201882.8%0.0%0.0%3.3%8.2%92.6%90.2%91.0%86.9%87.7%90.2%
201991.5%0.0%0.0%1.7%4.2%94.9%94.1%94.1%94.1%93.2%94.1%
202182.6%1.2%0.0%0.0%1.2%88.4%87.2%90.7%87.2%87.2%87.2%87.2%87.2%87.2%
202284.4%2.6%0.0%0.9%1.7%89.6%89.6%93.9%85.2%89.6%89.6%89.6%89.6%89.6%
202388.7%3.2%0.0%3.2%1.6%91.9%91.1%92.7%90.3%91.1%91.1%91.1%91.1%91.1%
202491.9%3.3%0.8%3.3%0.0%93.5%93.5%95.9%93.5%93.5%94.3%94.3%94.3%93.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Penny Creek Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201993.8%0.1%0.4%4.1%97.0%97.2%96.7%96.2%97.2%97.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Penny Creek Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $418 (3.1%) $13,082 (96.9%) $13,500
2020 $251 (2.3%) $10,530 (97.7%) $10,781
2021 $518 (3.4%) $14,841 (96.6%) $15,360
2022 $1,152 (6.8%) $15,719 (93.2%) $16,870

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Penny Creek Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 109th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 135th of 1169 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Penny Creek Elementary)8275.5
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Everett School District)67.963.4
 4.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Penny Creek Elementary)79.574.8
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Everett School District)69.565
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Penny Creek Elementary)78.776
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Everett School District)71.465.7
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Penny Creek Elementary)85.874.8
 11%
   4th Grade Math (Everett School District)69.566
 3.5%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Penny Creek Elementary)78.368.7
 9.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Everett School District)7367.3
 5.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Penny Creek Elementary)62.557.4
 5.1%
   5th Grade Math (Everett School District)61.856.4
 5.4%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Penny Creek Elementary)78.273.9
 4.2%
   5th Grade Science (Everett School District)65.664.9
 0.8%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Penny Creek Elementary)79.673.6
 5.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Everett School District)72.565.7
 6.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Penny Creek Elementary)75.169.7
 5.4%
   All Grades Math (Everett School District)59.452.7
 6.7%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Penny Creek Elementary)78.273.9
 4.2%
   All Grades Science (Everett School District)63.857.8
 6%
   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 Students761759
 0.3%
African American4545
American Indian01
Asian173238
 37.6%
Hispanic77113
 46.8%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White390283
 27.4%
Two or More Races7575
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21%30.8%
 9.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Penny Creek Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 790 students attended Penny Creek Elementary.

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

Middle : Eisenhower Middle School
High : Cascade High School

Students at Penny Creek Elementary are 38% White, 32% Asian, 15% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 6% African American.

Penny Creek Elementary ranks 135th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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