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Cottage Lake Elementary

Summary:

Cottage Lake Elementary is a public elementary school located in Woodinville, Washington, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 279. The school is part of the Northshore School District, which is ranked 10th out of 247 districts in Washington and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cottage Lake Elementary consistently ranks among the top 15-20% of elementary schools in Washington, with students performing significantly better than the state average in SBAC/English Language Arts, SBAC/Math, and WCAS/Science assessments. The school has a higher percentage of White students (around 73-76%) and a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (5.92% to 13.62%), indicating a relatively affluent student population. Cottage Lake Elementary also spends significantly more per student ($15,044 to $20,850) compared to the state average and maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio (12.1 to 13.0), which likely contributes to the strong academic performance.

When compared to nearby schools within the Northshore School District, such as Wellington Elementary and Hollywood Hill Elementary, Cottage Lake Elementary's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly lower than the top-performing schools in the district. However, the school still outperforms the state and district averages by a significant margin, making it a high-performing school within the context of the Northshore School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 15940 Avondale RD NE
       Woodinville, WA  98077-9167

(425) 408-4200

District: Northshore School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
151st of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,414 Help


Students who attend Cottage Lake Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Timbercrest Middle School
High:    Woodinville High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  267

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.2%
Asian:
8.6%
Hispanic:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cottage Lake Elementary ranks better than 87.1% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 12th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Northshore School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.34. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.2%), Asian (8.6%), Hispanic (8.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cottage Lake Elementary is 12.7, which is the lowest among 23 elementary schools in the Northshore School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cottage Lake Elementary is $20,414, which is the 5th highest among 20 elementary schools in the Northshore School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cottage Lake Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cottage Lake Elementary 151st of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Cottage Lake Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Northshore School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Northshore School District 10th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cottage Lake Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cottage Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 79.65 162nd 1026 84.2%
2005 69.46 287th 1031 72.2%
2006 78.50 158th 1051 85.0%
2007 72.04 250th 1069 76.6%
2008 80.79 142nd 1067 86.7%
2009 80.11 151st 1072 85.9%
2010 78.80 172nd 1088 84.2%
2011 73.20 244th 1092 77.7%
2012 77.43 199th 1097 81.9%
2013 86.25 93rd 1106 91.6%
2015 79.12 198th 1067 81.4%
2016 77.70 221st 1053 79.0%
2019 85.87 133rd 1130 88.2%
2021 80.46 202nd 1107 81.8%
2022 88.60 122nd 1169 89.6%
2023 87.62 136th 1169 88.4%
2024 86.34 151st 1168 87.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cottage Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.68 8th 308 97.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Cottage Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.79 41st 1004 95.9%
2019 86.51 113th 1068 89.4%
2021 89.78 91st 1008 91.0%
2022 90.06 92nd 1100 91.6%
2023 87.64 114th 1094 89.6%
2024 82.79 170th 1093 84.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Cottage Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.90 38th 999 96.2%
2019 82.94 164th 1075 84.7%
2021 71.87 267th 1025 74.0%
2022 84.89 151st 1113 86.4%
2023 82.73 171st 1099 84.4%
2024 82.62 176th 1099 84.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cottage Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 82.42 70th 694 89.9%
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Rank History for White students at Cottage Lake Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.89 44th 833 94.7%
2019 78.53 196th 1027 80.9%
2021 80.22 156th 943 83.5%
2022 86.15 106th 1031 89.7%
2023 80.19 179th 1011 82.3%
2024 78.94 192nd 1009 81.0%
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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
Saturday, May 29, 2021

Open Quote Our kids loved CLE! The teachers are very hands-on and have stellar communication with the parents. The campus is lovely, lots of trees and open space for the kids to play. Lots of PTA involvement, great afterschool clubs and programs, and tons of fun events like ice cream socials, talent shows, spring musicals, Monster Mash Halloween party, etc. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cottage Lake Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 624 8 19 10 9 n/a n/a 0 670
1989 540 8 16 7 5 n/a n/a 0 576
1990 515 7 9 11 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1991 537 5 17 5 3 n/a n/a 0 567
1992 520 6 11 12 2 n/a n/a 0 551
1993 544 4 9 14 1 n/a n/a 0 572
1994 524 5 15 15 2 n/a n/a 0 561
1995 519 5 10 16 5 n/a n/a 0 555
1996 519 5 10 16 5 n/a n/a 0 555
1997 459 4 14 14 3 n/a n/a 0 494
1998 519 5 10 16 5 n/a n/a 0 555
1999 399 6 17 17 10 n/a n/a 0 449
2000 388 5 22 14 10 n/a n/a 0 439
2001 374 3 13 16 9 n/a n/a 0 415
2002 334 8 24 18 10 n/a n/a 0 394
2003 334 8 24 18 10 n/a n/a 0 394
2004 343 9 20 20 7 n/a n/a 0 399
2005 369 8 22 21 5 n/a n/a 0 425
2006 339 8 19 20 4 n/a n/a 1 391
2007 305 7 17 23 4 n/a n/a 13 369
2008 281 9 16 27 2 n/a n/a 24 359
2009 261 10 16 25 5 n/a n/a 26 343
2010 263 5 14 36 5 n/a n/a 15 338
2011 249 6 10 42 4 0 17 0 328
2012 244 9 12 41 4 0 21 0 331
2013 255 6 11 39 4 1 25 0 341
2014 257 6 15 37 3 1 27 0 346
2015 260 7 14 43 2 1 23 0 350
2016 275 5 20 46 0 1 26 0 373
2017 267 5 17 48 0 1 27 0 365
2018 231 3 18 39 0 0 25 0 316
2019 245 3 21 30 0 0 27 0 326
2020 248 2 22 28 1 0 16 0 317
2021 212 1 21 29 1 1 22 0 287
2022 210 1 21 29 0 1 26 0 288
2023 212 2 22 21 0 0 22 0 279
2024 198 2 23 23 0 0 21 0 267

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 Cottage Lake Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 670 33.0 20.3 0
1989 576 29.0 19.8 n/a
1990 542 30.1 18.0 0
1991 567 30.4 18.6 n/a
1992 551 27.1 20.3 n/a
1993 572 26.1 21.9 n/a
1994 561 26.0 21.6 n/a
1995 555 26.0 21.3 n/a
1996 555 26.0 21.3 n/a
1997 494 24.4 20.2 n/a
1998 555 22.9 24.2 n/a
1999 449 22.2 20.2 n/a
2000 439 22.7 19.3 n/a
2001 415 21.7 19.1 n/a
2002 394 20.6 19.1 7.6
2003 394 20.6 19.1 7.6
2004 399 21.0 19.0 9.8
2005 425 21.3 20.0 10.1
2006 391 18.4 21.3 9.5
2007 369 19.0 19.4 9.8
2008 359 20.1 17.9 8.1
2009 343 20.1 17.1 11.4
2010 338 18.9 17.8 11.5
2011 328 18.5 17.7 13.7
2012 331 18.6 17.7 13.6
2013 341 20.1 16.9 18.2
2014 346 n/a n/a 15.3
2015 350 23.0 15.2 12.6
2016 373 20.0 18.6 11.8
2017 365 23.0 15.8 14
2018 316 21.8 14.4 10.8
2019 326 23.3 13.9 9.5
2020 317 24.1 13.1 9.1
2021 287 23.6 12.1 5.9
2022 288 22.1 12.9 11.1
2023 279 21.3 13.0 13.6
2024 267 20.8 12.7 11.2

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 Cottage Lake Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 670 33.0 20.3 0
1989 576 29.0 19.8 n/a
1990 542 30.1 18.0 0
1991 567 30.4 18.6 n/a
1992 551 27.1 20.3 n/a
1993 572 26.1 21.9 n/a
1994 561 26.0 21.6 n/a
1995 555 26.0 21.3 n/a
1996 555 26.0 21.3 n/a
1997 494 24.4 20.2 n/a
1998 555 22.9 24.2 n/a
1999 449 22.2 20.2 n/a
2000 439 22.7 19.3 n/a
2001 415 21.7 19.1 n/a
2002 394 20.6 19.1 7.6
2003 394 20.6 19.1 7.6
2004 399 21.0 19.0 9.8
2005 425 21.3 20.0 10.1
2006 391 18.4 21.3 9.5
2007 369 19.0 19.4 9.8
2008 359 20.1 17.9 8.1
2009 343 20.1 17.1 11.4
2010 338 18.9 17.8 11.5
2011 328 18.5 17.7 13.7
2012 331 18.6 17.7 13.6
2013 341 20.1 16.9 18.2
2014 346 n/a n/a 15.3
2015 350 23.0 15.2 12.6
2016 373 20.0 18.6 11.8
2017 365 23.0 15.8 14
2018 316 21.8 14.4 10.8
2019 326 23.3 13.9 9.5
2020 317 24.1 13.1 9.1
2021 287 23.6 12.1 5.9
2022 288 22.1 12.9 11.1
2023 279 21.3 13.0 13.6
2024 267 20.8 12.7 11.2

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

Cottage Lake Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201686.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%90.7%93.0%86.0%90.7%90.7%93.0%
201780.0%0.0%2.5%0.0%12.5%80.0%82.5%85.0%80.0%82.5%82.5%
201893.9%0.0%4.1%0.0%0.0%95.9%95.9%95.9%95.9%95.9%95.9%
201991.5%0.0%1.7%0.0%6.8%93.2%98.3%96.6%93.2%93.2%98.3%
202094.0%1.5%1.5%0.0%1.5%95.5%94.0%95.5%95.5%94.0%95.5%95.5%95.5%94.0%
202193.9%4.1%0.0%0.0%2.0%95.9%98.0%95.9%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
202294.7%0.0%1.8%0.0%5.3%96.5%96.5%96.5%94.7%96.5%98.3%98.3%98.3%96.5%
202389.1%4.4%2.2%0.0%2.2%91.3%93.5%95.7%91.3%93.5%93.5%93.5%93.5%93.5%
202493.3%0.0%0.0%2.2%2.2%100.0%100.0%97.8%93.3%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Cottage Lake Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201990.3%0.3%2.7%3.7%94.0%95.7%94.3%94.0%93.7%95.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cottage Lake Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $732 (4.3%) $16,138 (95.7%) $16,870
2020 $340 (2.3%) $14,705 (97.7%) $15,044
2021 $320 (1.5%) $20,530 (98.5%) $20,850
2022 $443 (2.2%) $19,971 (97.8%) $20,414

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cottage Lake Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 133rd of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 136th of 1169 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cottage Lake Elementary)65.269.4
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northshore School District)74.970.9
 3.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Cottage Lake Elementary)70.272.2
 2%
   3rd Grade Math (Northshore School District)75.973.8
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cottage Lake Elementary)8076.2
 3.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Northshore School District)76.974.9
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Cottage Lake Elementary)75.666.7
 8.9%
   4th Grade Math (Northshore School District)74.373.2
 1%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cottage Lake Elementary)87.872.9
 14.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Northshore School District)76.675.3
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Cottage Lake Elementary)73.258.3
 14.8%
   5th Grade Math (Northshore School District)67.564.8
 2.7%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Cottage Lake Elementary)78.187.5
 9.4%
   5th Grade Science (Northshore School District)72.775.5
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cottage Lake Elementary)77.373
 4.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Northshore School District)77.773.5
 4.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Cottage Lake Elementary)72.965.1
 7.8%
   All Grades Math (Northshore School District)69.463.1
 6.3%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Cottage Lake Elementary)78.187.5
 9.4%
   All Grades Science (Northshore School District)68.867.8
 0.9%
   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 Students326279
 14.4%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian2122
 4.8%
Hispanic3021
 30%
Pacific Islander00
White245212
 13.5%
Two or More Races2722
 18.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.5%13.6%
 4.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cottage Lake Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 267 students attended Cottage Lake Elementary.

Students at Cottage Lake Elementary are 74% White, 9% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

Cottage Lake Elementary ranks 151st of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Cottage Lake Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Timbercrest Middle School
High : Woodinville High School


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