Is Crystal Springs Elementary a good school?

Crystal Springs Elementary ranks 345 th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Crystal Springs Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 494 students attended Crystal Springs Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Crystal Springs Elementary?

Students at Crystal Springs Elementary are 37% White, 26% Asian, 22% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% American Indian.

Crystal Springs Elementary

Summary:

Crystal Springs Elementary is a public elementary school in Bothell, Washington, serving 494 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Northshore School District, which is ranked 10th out of 247 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Crystal Springs has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Asian (25.51%) and Hispanic (21.66%) students compared to nearby schools. However, the school's overall academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally lower than the Northshore School District and Washington state averages. Notably, Crystal Springs' performance for English Language Learner (ELL) students is in the top 25% of Washington elementary schools, while its performance for Special Education students is relatively weaker. The school also has a higher percentage of students from lower-income families, with 32.79% receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby high-performing schools like Ruby Bridges Elementary, Canyon Creek Elementary, and Fernwood Elementary, Crystal Springs' academic performance lags behind. However, the school outperforms the nearby Hilltop Elementary, which is part of the Edmonds School District. Crystal Springs has seen a slight decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, but the school's increased spending per student and focus on resource allocation suggest a commitment to supporting student learning.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

21615 9 Av SE
Bothell, WA 98021-7609

(425) 408-4300

District: Northshore School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,748

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 494

Racial breakdown:

White:

37.4%

Asian:

25.5%

Hispanic:

21.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Crystal Springs Elementary ranks better than 70.5% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 18^th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Northshore School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.6. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Crystal Springs Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (37.4%), Asian (25.5%), Hispanic (21.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Crystal Springs Elementary is 14.8, which is the 9^th best among 20 elementary schools in the Northshore School District. (See more...)

Compare Crystal Springs Elementary employs 33.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crystal Springs Elementary is $17,748. 12 elementary schools in the Northshore School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Crystal Springs Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Crystal Springs Elementary 345^th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Crystal Springs Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Northshore School District:

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

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Rank History for Crystal Springs Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Crystal Springs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2004	74.00	212^th	1026	79.3%
2005	66.53	325^th	1031	68.5%
2006	67.64	294^th	1051	72.0%
2007	65.88	350^th	1069	67.3%
2008	73.03	245^th	1067	77.0%
2009	58.29	444^th	1072	58.6%
2010	78.76	174^th	1088	84.0%
2011	74.93	220^th	1092	79.9%
2012	69.45	311^th	1097	71.6%
2013	75.69	228^th	1106	79.4%
2015	71.71	272^nd	1067	74.5%
2016	74.39	260^th	1053	75.3%
2017	69.78	313^th	1056	70.4%
2018	77.58	226^th	1054	78.6%
2019	61.08	434^th	1130	61.6%
2021	57.64	437^th	1107	60.5%
2022	61.86	410^th	1169	64.9%
2023	63.76	390^th	1169	66.6%
2024	67.60	345^th	1168	70.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Crystal Springs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	60.35	122^nd	303	59.7%
2022	43.39	148^th	252	41.3%
2023	35.27	133^rd	194	31.4%
2024	53.06	86^th	188	54.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Crystal Springs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	75.99	30^th	333	91.0%
2019	61.65	46^th	248	81.5%
2021	32.57	25^th	32	21.9%
2022	60.48	42^nd	213	80.3%
2023	67.82	53^rd	254	79.1%
2024	72.07	60^th	320	81.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Crystal Springs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	62.08	150^th	566	73.5%
2022	48.17	203^rd	478	57.5%
2023	35.07	218^th	308	29.2%
2024	54.12	137^th	339	59.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Crystal Springs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	41.20	519^th	835	37.8%
2019	40.02	625^th	979	36.2%
2021	29.24	648^th	854	24.1%
2022	48.56	495^th	1019	51.4%
2023	42.02	603^rd	1013	40.5%
2024	57.41	406^th	1024	60.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Crystal Springs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	77.02	211^th	1004	79.0%
2019	62.89	395^th	1068	63.0%
2021	54.80	418^th	1008	58.5%
2022	58.94	419^th	1100	61.9%
2023	56.41	443^rd	1094	59.5%
2024	67.42	317^th	1093	71.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Crystal Springs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	75.08	249^th	999	75.1%
2019	57.68	450^th	1075	58.1%
2021	57.19	387^th	1025	62.2%
2022	64.21	362^nd	1113	67.5%
2023	69.30	308^th	1099	72.0%
2024	66.47	346^th	1099	68.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Crystal Springs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	63.57	78^th	169	53.8%
2019	50.33	106^th	201	47.3%
2021	70.13	52^nd	131	60.3%
2022	64.32	82^nd	187	56.1%
2023	62.30	71^st	170	58.2%
2024	50.48	78^th	163	52.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Crystal Springs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	69.74	121^st	540	77.6%
2019	28.16	540^th	697	22.5%
2021	35.51	314^th	501	37.3%
2022	61.87	191^st	694	72.5%
2023	59.27	228^th	633	64.0%
2024	60.96	241^st	651	63.0%

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Rank History for White students at Crystal Springs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	75.93	193^rd	833	76.8%
2019	59.93	415^th	1027	59.6%
2021	37.49	606^th	943	35.7%
2022	52.82	473^rd	1031	54.1%
2023	57.58	414^th	1011	59.1%
2024	72.25	270^th	1009	73.2%

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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

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, June 7, 2013

Many of the teachers have been at Crystal Springs close to their entire careers - once they work at our school they don't want to leave. The families and the teachers are wonderful and almost everyone attends the PTA events & parties. My children are thriving at Crystal Springs and love going to school. I would highly recommend Crystal Springs. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Crystal Springs Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	522	3	29	8	5	n/a	n/a	0	567
1989	437	5	20	5	7	n/a	n/a	0	474
1990	493	7	22	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	533
1991	399	7	27	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	443
1992	478	4	31	18	7	n/a	n/a	0	538
1993	489	1	34	25	5	n/a	n/a	0	554
1994	482	1	29	20	5	n/a	n/a	0	537
1995	499	8	23	18	10	n/a	n/a	0	558
1996	499	8	23	18	10	n/a	n/a	0	558
1997	509	7	31	17	11	n/a	n/a	0	575
1998	499	8	23	18	10	n/a	n/a	0	558
1999	491	13	27	20	7	n/a	n/a	0	558
2000	471	15	54	29	10	n/a	n/a	0	579
2001	462	16	60	41	11	n/a	n/a	0	590
2002	452	15	65	66	8	n/a	n/a	0	606
2003	452	15	65	66	8	n/a	n/a	0	606
2004	399	14	65	76	10	n/a	n/a	0	564
2005	387	28	64	76	11	n/a	n/a	0	566
2006	346	45	64	92	17	n/a	n/a	9	573
2007	334	24	71	93	9	n/a	n/a	39	570
2008	299	13	72	75	8	n/a	n/a	38	505
2009	305	17	82	70	7	n/a	n/a	39	520
2010	307	16	92	70	8	n/a	n/a	38	531
2011	304	20	85	83	4	3	50	0	549
2012	331	25	97	112	3	4	50	0	622
2013	322	20	112	117	0	3	63	0	637
2014	310	23	124	134	1	7	52	0	651
2015	276	21	121	124	2	7	70	0	621
2016	296	24	145	136	0	4	75	0	680
2017	272	18	140	118	2	1	71	0	622
2018	224	17	181	109	0	0	67	0	598
2019	242	22	161	103	2	0	68	0	598
2020	238	18	170	104	0	0	61	0	591
2021	213	19	157	108	0	0	55	0	552
2022	208	19	122	103	1	0	51	0	504
2023	185	14	126	107	9	0	53	0	494

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 Crystal Springs Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	567	27.0	21.0	0
1989	474	24.0	19.7	n/a
1990	533	26.8	19.8	0
1991	443	24.3	18.2	n/a
1992	538	24.7	21.7	n/a
1993	554	26.7	20.7	n/a
1994	537	25.1	21.4	n/a
1995	558	26.0	21.5	n/a
1996	558	26.0	21.5	n/a
1997	575	27.1	21.2	n/a
1998	558	26.1	21.4	n/a
1999	558	26.4	21.1	n/a
2000	579	27.4	21.1	n/a
2001	590	30.1	19.6	n/a
2002	606	31.6	19.2	21
2003	606	31.6	19.2	21
2004	564	31.0	18.2	19
2005	566	31.4	18.0	18.4
2006	573	28.8	19.9	21.5
2007	570	31.2	18.3	22.8
2008	505	26.7	18.9	20.6
2009	520	26.7	19.5	24.5
2010	531	27.3	19.4	26.4
2011	549	27.3	20.1	27.9
2012	622	30.3	20.4	31.8
2013	637	32.6	19.5	27
2014	651	n/a	n/a	25.8
2015	621	38.0	16.3	24.2
2016	680	36.0	18.8	26
2017	622	35.8	17.3	21.4
2018	598	36.9	16.1	21.1
2019	598	37.6	15.8	23.2
2020	591	37.4	15.7	22.8
2021	552	34.2	16.1	20.8
2022	504	34.0	14.7	27.8
2023	494	33.2	14.8	32.8

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 Crystal Springs Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	567	27.0	21.0	0
1989	474	24.0	19.7	n/a
1990	533	26.8	19.8	0
1991	443	24.3	18.2	n/a
1992	538	24.7	21.7	n/a
1993	554	26.7	20.7	n/a
1994	537	25.1	21.4	n/a
1995	558	26.0	21.5	n/a
1996	558	26.0	21.5	n/a
1997	575	27.1	21.2	n/a
1998	558	26.1	21.4	n/a
1999	558	26.4	21.1	n/a
2000	579	27.4	21.1	n/a
2001	590	30.1	19.6	n/a
2002	606	31.6	19.2	21
2003	606	31.6	19.2	21
2004	564	31.0	18.2	19
2005	566	31.4	18.0	18.4
2006	573	28.8	19.9	21.5
2007	570	31.2	18.3	22.8
2008	505	26.7	18.9	20.6
2009	520	26.7	19.5	24.5
2010	531	27.3	19.4	26.4
2011	549	27.3	20.1	27.9
2012	622	30.3	20.4	31.8
2013	637	32.6	19.5	27
2014	651	n/a	n/a	25.8
2015	621	38.0	16.3	24.2
2016	680	36.0	18.8	26
2017	622	35.8	17.3	21.4
2018	598	36.9	16.1	21.1
2019	598	37.6	15.8	23.2
2020	591	37.4	15.7	22.8
2021	552	34.2	16.1	20.8
2022	504	34.0	14.7	27.8
2023	494	33.2	14.8	32.8

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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