Is Stillwater Elementary a good school?

Stillwater Elementary ranks 309 th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Stillwater Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 482 students attended Stillwater Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Stillwater Elementary?

Students at Stillwater Elementary are 71% White, 16% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Stillwater Elementary attend?

Students who attend Stillwater Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Tolt Middle School High : Cedarcrest High School

Stillwater Elementary

Summary:

Stillwater Elementary is a public elementary school in Carnation, Washington, serving 482 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Riverview School District, which is ranked 25th out of 247 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Stillwater Elementary stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with proficiency rates in SBAC/English Language Arts (58.85%) and SBAC/Math (59.62%) that exceed the state averages. The school also excels in WCAS/Science, with 71.91% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 49.73%. However, the school's racial diversity is less balanced than some nearby schools, such as Ella Baker Elementary and Louisa May Alcott Elementary, which have higher percentages of Asian students. Additionally, Stillwater Elementary's rankings for Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds are lower compared to its overall performance, suggesting potential equity concerns that may require further investigation and targeted interventions.

The school's increased spending per student, from $10,205 in 2019-2020 to $15,859 in 2021-2022, and its relatively small student-teacher ratio of 17.8 in 2022-2023 indicate a commitment to providing a high-quality educational experience. These investments may have contributed to Stillwater Elementary's strong academic results, which consistently place the school in the top 30% of Washington elementary schools. Overall, Stillwater Elementary is a high-performing school, but its diversity and equity considerations may warrant further attention to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.

Detail:

Public K-5

11530 320th Ave NE
Carnation, WA 98014-9792

(425) 844-4680

District: Riverview School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
309^th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,859

Students who attend Stillwater Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Tolt Middle School
High:	Cedarcrest High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Number of students: 482

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.4%

Hispanic:

16.2%

Two or more races:

7.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Stillwater Elementary ranks better than 73.5% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Riverview School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.51. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Stillwater Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Riverview School District. Racial makeup is: White (71.4%), Hispanic (16.2%), two or more races (7.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stillwater Elementary is 17.8, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Riverview School District! (See more...)

Compare Stillwater Elementary employs 26.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stillwater Elementary is $15,859, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Riverview School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stillwater Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Stillwater Elementary 309^th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Stillwater Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Riverview School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverview School District 25^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Stillwater Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Stillwater Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2004	54.53	467^th	1026	54.5%
2005	68.02	303^rd	1031	70.6%
2006	66.98	305^th	1051	71.0%
2007	72.39	245^th	1069	77.1%
2008	53.79	521^st	1067	51.2%
2009	68.55	307^th	1072	71.4%
2010	64.94	347^th	1088	68.1%
2011	71.38	272^nd	1092	75.1%
2012	68.21	335^th	1097	69.5%
2013	75.48	234^th	1106	78.8%
2015	74.84	237^th	1067	77.8%
2016	68.93	320^th	1053	69.6%
2017	76.35	239^th	1056	77.4%
2018	72.77	282^nd	1054	73.2%
2019	79.63	210^th	1130	81.4%
2021	65.78	346^th	1107	68.7%
2022	76.99	256^th	1169	78.1%
2023	70.29	323^rd	1169	72.4%
2024	70.51	309^th	1168	73.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Stillwater Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	90.05	37^th	637	94.2%
2019	87.96	36^th	566	93.6%
2022	52.60	173^rd	478	63.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stillwater Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	57.65	330^th	835	60.5%
2019	29.84	758^th	979	22.6%
2022	49.48	482^nd	1019	52.7%
2023	45.80	559^th	1013	44.8%
2024	43.75	603^rd	1024	41.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Stillwater Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	75.95	223^rd	1004	77.8%
2019	78.95	204^th	1068	80.9%
2021	60.80	362^nd	1008	64.1%
2022	80.77	190^th	1100	82.7%
2023	69.16	301^st	1094	72.5%
2024	73.41	258^th	1093	76.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Stillwater Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	61.67	375^th	999	62.5%
2019	78.83	205^th	1075	80.9%
2021	67.71	299^th	1025	70.8%
2022	70.15	310^th	1113	72.1%
2023	66.97	325^th	1099	70.4%
2024	63.68	374^th	1099	66.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Stillwater Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	46.49	372^nd	697	46.6%
2022	43.65	361^st	694	48.0%
2023	69.59	134^th	633	78.8%
2024	37.40	431^st	651	33.8%

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Rank History for White students at Stillwater Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	61.56	322^nd	833	61.3%
2019	80.11	174^th	1027	83.1%
2021	62.24	331^st	943	64.9%
2022	76.43	224^th	1031	78.3%
2023	62.13	375^th	1011	62.9%
2024	68.42	300^th	1009	70.3%

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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

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, June 19, 2017

Excellent PTSA involvement! The student teacher ratio is low. We moved from Snoqualmie Ridge and both kids are doing so well at Stillwater. The music program has been great. Kids are offered onsite Y programs after school like robotics and art. We couldn't be happier. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Stillwater Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1990	535	0	4	4	10	n/a	n/a	0	553
1991	468	0	10	3	9	n/a	n/a	0	490
1992	581	3	11	5	8	n/a	n/a	0	608
1993	619	3	13	12	9	n/a	n/a	0	656
1994	514	4	12	7	9	n/a	n/a	0	546
1995	463	0	5	10	7	n/a	n/a	0	485
1996	463	0	5	10	7	n/a	n/a	0	485
1997	320	0	19	23	5	n/a	n/a	0	367
1998	462	2	7	13	8	n/a	n/a	0	492
1999	449	3	4	14	4	n/a	n/a	0	474
2000	445	1	6	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	466
2001	410	0	8	16	5	n/a	n/a	0	439
2002	371	1	12	17	4	n/a	n/a	0	405
2003	371	1	12	17	4	n/a	n/a	0	405
2004	329	2	6	13	5	n/a	n/a	0	355
2005	331	7	8	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	356
2006	434	6	11	21	8	n/a	n/a	0	480
2007	442	5	13	20	9	n/a	n/a	1	490
2008	425	2	12	28	7	n/a	n/a	4	478
2009	420	2	9	22	7	n/a	n/a	6	466
2010	427	3	7	24	9	n/a	n/a	0	470
2011	387	4	6	34	6	1	9	0	447
2012	388	4	6	38	6	1	12	0	455
2013	394	4	5	42	3	1	19	0	468
2014	386	2	7	47	1	1	19	0	463
2015	348	2	7	63	1	0	26	0	447
2016	349	2	5	78	1	0	24	0	459
2017	345	1	4	74	1	0	24	0	449
2018	376	1	5	65	0	0	26	0	473
2019	409	3	4	69	2	0	25	1	513
2020	428	1	3	64	2	0	22	0	520
2021	377	0	7	64	3	0	21	0	472
2022	338	3	12	70	1	0	30	0	454
2023	344	2	16	78	3	0	37	2	482

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 Stillwater Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	553	0.0	0.0	0
1991	490	26.6	18.4	n/a
1992	608	28.0	21.7	n/a
1993	656	29.4	22.3	n/a
1994	546	25.4	21.5	n/a
1995	485	26.2	18.5	n/a
1996	485	26.2	18.5	n/a
1997	367	25.4	14.4	n/a
1998	492	25.0	19.7	n/a
1999	474	23.7	20.0	n/a
2000	466	24.4	19.1	n/a
2001	439	24.7	17.8	n/a
2002	405	21.1	19.2	11.1
2003	405	21.1	19.2	11.1
2004	355	20.0	17.8	11.5
2005	356	20.3	17.5	11.5
2006	480	22.4	21.4	10.8
2007	490	20.9	23.4	8.6
2008	478	24.6	19.4	11.8
2009	466	24.6	18.9	12.2
2010	470	23.1	20.3	14.5
2011	447	21.5	20.7	13.4
2012	455	19.4	23.4	14.9
2013	468	20.4	22.9	14.7
2014	463	n/a	n/a	15.1
2015	447	25.0	17.8	17.2
2016	459	24.0	19.1	16.8
2017	449	23.5	19.0	13.8
2018	473	23.5	20.1	13.3
2019	513	25.5	20.1	14
2020	520	25.8	20.1	13.3
2021	472	28.9	16.2	11.4
2022	454	29.0	15.6	11.9
2023	482	26.9	17.8	19.9

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 Stillwater Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	553	0.0	0.0	0
1991	490	26.6	18.4	n/a
1992	608	28.0	21.7	n/a
1993	656	29.4	22.3	n/a
1994	546	25.4	21.5	n/a
1995	485	26.2	18.5	n/a
1996	485	26.2	18.5	n/a
1997	367	25.4	14.4	n/a
1998	492	25.0	19.7	n/a
1999	474	23.7	20.0	n/a
2000	466	24.4	19.1	n/a
2001	439	24.7	17.8	n/a
2002	405	21.1	19.2	11.1
2003	405	21.1	19.2	11.1
2004	355	20.0	17.8	11.5
2005	356	20.3	17.5	11.5
2006	480	22.4	21.4	10.8
2007	490	20.9	23.4	8.6
2008	478	24.6	19.4	11.8
2009	466	24.6	18.9	12.2
2010	470	23.1	20.3	14.5
2011	447	21.5	20.7	13.4
2012	455	19.4	23.4	14.9
2013	468	20.4	22.9	14.7
2014	463	n/a	n/a	15.1
2015	447	25.0	17.8	17.2
2016	459	24.0	19.1	16.8
2017	449	23.5	19.0	13.8
2018	473	23.5	20.1	13.3
2019	513	25.5	20.1	14
2020	520	25.8	20.1	13.3
2021	472	28.9	16.2	11.4
2022	454	29.0	15.6	11.9
2023	482	26.9	17.8	19.9

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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