Cougar Creek Elementary School

Summary:

Cougar Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Arlington, Washington, serving 359 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Lakewood School District, which is ranked 203 out of 247 districts in the state.

Cougar Creek Elementary School faces several challenges, including consistently ranking in the bottom half of Washington elementary schools on state assessments, with below-average performance in English Language Arts and Math compared to the state and district. The school has a relatively high percentage of students from low-income families, ranging from 37.53% to 46.24% over the past three years. However, the school has seen a significant increase in spending per student, from $10,887 in 2019-2020 to $17,318 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the nearby Lakewood Elementary School and the state average.

Interestingly, Cougar Creek Elementary School's performance is generally higher than the nearby Lakewood Elementary School, which has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Washington elementary schools. However, the school's performance is lower than some other nearby schools, such as English Crossing Elementary and Pioneer Elementary, which have higher proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly among different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing relatively well, but White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds performing significantly worse.


Detail:

Public K-5

 16216 11th Ave N.E.
       Arlington, WA  98223


(360) 652-4517

District: Lakewood School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
750th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,318 Help


Students who attend Cougar Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lakewood Middle School
High:    Lakewood High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  359

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.2%
Hispanic:
20.3%
Two or more races:
12.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cougar Creek Elementary School ranks worse than 64.2% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Lakewood School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Cougar Creek Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (63.2%), Hispanic (20.3%), two or more races (12.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Lakewood School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cougar Creek Elementary School is 13.8, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Lakewood School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cougar Creek Elementary School is $17,318. 1 elementary schools in the Lakewood School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cougar Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cougar Creek Elementary School 750th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Cougar Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Lakewood School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lakewood School District 203rd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cougar Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Cougar Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 42.95 608th 1026 40.7%
2005 27.19 805th 1031 21.9%
2006 48.35 571st 1051 45.7%
2007 58.19 451st 1069 57.8%
2008 52.03 545th 1067 48.9%
2009 50.53 554th 1072 48.3%
2010 38.26 715th 1088 34.3%
2011 53.64 527th 1092 51.7%
2012 58.31 462nd 1097 57.9%
2013 54.33 537th 1106 51.4%
2015 55.95 451st 1067 57.7%
2016 50.01 536th 1053 49.1%
2017 53.45 495th 1056 53.1%
2018 46.65 566th 1054 46.3%
2019 53.02 535th 1130 52.7%
2021 38.19 648th 1107 41.5%
2022 27.40 858th 1169 26.6%
2023 43.04 651st 1169 44.3%
2024 35.39 750th 1168 35.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cougar Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 39.52 126th 188 33.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cougar Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.31 265th 566 53.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cougar Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.16 240th 835 71.3%
2019 61.73 331st 979 66.2%
2021 31.95 613th 854 28.2%
2022 32.59 734th 1019 28.0%
2023 51.28 480th 1013 52.6%
2024 45.65 570th 1024 44.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Cougar Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.25 670th 1004 33.3%
2019 52.79 527th 1068 50.7%
2021 29.79 701st 1008 30.5%
2022 24.72 867th 1100 21.2%
2023 42.03 616th 1094 43.7%
2024 35.26 706th 1093 35.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Cougar Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.79 421st 999 57.9%
2019 53.31 503rd 1075 53.2%
2021 45.20 527th 1025 48.6%
2022 31.77 758th 1113 31.9%
2023 45.56 561st 1099 49.0%
2024 34.65 724th 1099 34.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cougar Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.39 296th 697 57.5%
2021 51.94 177th 501 64.7%
2022 24.25 576th 694 17.0%
2023 58.13 241st 633 61.9%
2024 77.31 101st 651 84.5%
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Rank History for White students at Cougar Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.53 489th 833 41.3%
2019 50.51 534th 1027 48.0%
2021 27.96 708th 943 24.9%
2022 21.00 879th 1031 14.7%
2023 33.19 721st 1011 28.7%
2024 24.78 812th 1009 19.5%
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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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by a parent
Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Open Quote There are many websites on Cougar Creek Elementary School and a great deal of information is available. However, the sites are not user friendly when someone wants to get simple information like the schedule for Kindergarten which is Tuesday, Thursday, and two Fridays per month. I understand that the Fridays are not always on a regular schedule. Also I was told that information was available to check the dollar balance on school lunches,etc. I have also tried Lakewood Elem. School #306 and the same applies. I have the student ID#, but the information I need is not to be found. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cougar Creek Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 363 18 12 26 5 n/a n/a 0 424
2005 349 22 26 27 7 n/a n/a 0 431
2006 327 21 14 32 8 n/a n/a 5 407
2007 344 9 12 30 5 n/a n/a 8 408
2008 313 9 7 41 4 n/a n/a 7 381
2009 302 12 14 39 8 n/a n/a 15 390
2010 281 5 16 44 6 n/a n/a 37 389
2011 261 2 8 49 7 1 31 0 359
2012 282 10 8 61 6 1 39 0 407
2013 260 6 4 59 8 2 40 0 379
2014 293 5 5 52 8 1 40 0 404
2015 279 4 5 44 9 1 29 0 371
2016 254 3 7 50 4 2 31 0 351
2017 257 2 9 59 4 4 28 0 363
2018 269 6 10 77 2 1 35 0 400
2019 287 7 9 73 1 2 41 0 420
2020 245 8 12 72 2 1 49 0 389
2021 232 5 12 65 0 2 49 0 365
2022 249 7 11 71 4 3 38 0 383
2023 227 5 7 73 3 0 44 0 359

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 Cougar Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 424 20.0 21.2 32.5
2005 431 20.3 21.2 32.3
2006 407 20.7 19.7 34.8
2007 408 21.9 18.6 42.3
2008 381 22.1 17.2 29.7
2009 390 22.1 17.6 31.2
2010 389 20.0 19.3 39.8
2011 359 18.5 19.3 34.8
2012 407 19.8 20.4 38.6
2013 379 20.8 18.1 35.6
2014 404 n/a n/a 33.7
2015 371 22.0 16.8 36.4
2016 351 19.0 18.4 37.3
2017 363 18.5 19.5 37.2
2018 400 21.5 18.5 32.8
2019 420 24.1 17.4 36.7
2020 389 25.1 15.4 35.2
2021 365 25.4 14.3 37.5
2022 383 25.0 15.2 38.9
2023 359 25.9 13.8 46.2

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 Cougar Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 424 20.0 21.2 32.5
2005 431 20.3 21.2 32.3
2006 407 20.7 19.7 34.8
2007 408 21.9 18.6 42.3
2008 381 22.1 17.2 29.7
2009 390 22.1 17.6 31.2
2010 389 20.0 19.3 39.8
2011 359 18.5 19.3 34.8
2012 407 19.8 20.4 38.6
2013 379 20.8 18.1 35.6
2014 404 n/a n/a 33.7
2015 371 22.0 16.8 36.4
2016 351 19.0 18.4 37.3
2017 363 18.5 19.5 37.2
2018 400 21.5 18.5 32.8
2019 420 24.1 17.4 36.7
2020 389 25.1 15.4 35.2
2021 365 25.4 14.3 37.5
2022 383 25.0 15.2 38.9
2023 359 25.9 13.8 46.2

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Cougar Creek Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201692.9%0.0%4.8%0.0%95.2%95.2%97.6%95.2%92.9%95.2%
201783.6%0.0%3.3%3.3%1.6%88.5%90.2%96.7%85.3%90.2%90.2%
201875.8%0.0%0.0%1.5%1.5%80.3%84.9%89.4%81.8%83.3%84.9%
201991.8%0.0%0.0%1.6%1.6%95.1%96.7%98.4%95.1%95.1%96.7%
202093.7%1.6%0.0%0.0%1.6%96.8%95.2%93.7%93.7%95.2%98.4%98.4%98.4%95.2%
202195.9%2.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%98.0%95.9%98.0%98.0%95.9%98.0%98.0%98.0%95.9%
202274.3%4.3%1.4%0.0%2.9%78.6%77.1%87.1%78.6%77.1%84.3%84.3%84.3%77.1%
202382.8%4.7%1.6%0.0%4.7%85.9%85.9%92.2%84.4%85.9%84.4%84.4%84.4%85.9%
202477.5%4.2%1.4%1.4%1.4%84.5%81.7%83.1%80.3%81.7%81.7%81.7%81.7%81.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Cougar Creek Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201992.1%0.0%1.9%2.6%97.4%97.1%98.1%95.5%96.9%97.1%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $124 (0.9%) $13,870 (99.1%) $13,994
2020 $150 (1.4%) $10,737 (98.6%) $10,887
2021 $367 (2.2%) $16,022 (97.8%) $16,389
2022 $593 (3.4%) $16,725 (96.6%) $17,318

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cougar Creek Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 535th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 651st of 1169 Elementary schools
 8.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cougar Creek Elementary School)63.846.7
 17.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lakewood School District)4533.2
 11.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Cougar Creek Elementary School)63.860.3
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Lakewood School District)43.543.2
 0.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cougar Creek Elementary School)49.332.3
 17%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lakewood School District)45.729.6
 16.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Cougar Creek Elementary School)34.334.4
 0.1%
   4th Grade Math (Lakewood School District)40.131.7
 8.4%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cougar Creek Elementary School)69.450
 19.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lakewood School District)53.345.5
 7.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Cougar Creek Elementary School)52.432.7
 19.8%
   5th Grade Math (Lakewood School District)40.531.3
 9.2%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Cougar Creek Elementary School)59.858
 1.8%
   5th Grade Science (Lakewood School District)48.146
 2.1%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cougar Creek Elementary School)61.442.4
 19%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Lakewood School District)54.637.6
 17%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Cougar Creek Elementary School)49.842.9
 6.9%
   All Grades Math (Lakewood School District)40.927.9
 13%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Cougar Creek Elementary School)59.858
 1.8%
   All Grades Science (Lakewood School District)49.436.8
 12.6%
   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 Students420359
 14.5%
African American75
 28.6%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian97
 22.2%
Hispanic7373
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White287227
 20.9%
Two or More Races4144
 7.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.7%46.2%
 9.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cougar Creek Elementary School

Cougar Creek Elementary School ranks 750th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Cougar Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lakewood Middle School
High : Lakewood High School

Students at Cougar Creek Elementary School are 63% White, 20% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 359 students attended Cougar Creek Elementary School.


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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.

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