Licton Springs K-8

Summary:

Licton Springs K-8 is a small public school in Seattle, Washington, serving 109 students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. While the school has a diverse student population, it consistently underperforms compared to the Seattle School District No. 1 and the state of Washington in academic metrics, with proficiency rates well below the district averages.

Licton Springs K-8 has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 46.79% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This is in stark contrast to the nearby high-performing schools, such as Viewlands Elementary, Magnolia Elementary, and West Woodland Elementary, which have significantly lower percentages of students from low-income families. These nearby schools also consistently outperform Licton Springs K-8 in academic metrics and statewide rankings.

Over the years, Licton Springs K-8's academic performance has declined, with its statewide ranking dropping from 603 out of 1,097 schools in 2011-2012 to 868 out of 1,168 schools in 2023-2024. While the school's White students have performed relatively well, the low socioeconomic status students have struggled, ranking 263 out of 854 schools in 2020-2021 and only 736 out of 979 schools in 2018-2019. Addressing these challenges will be crucial for improving the educational outcomes and opportunities for the students at Licton Springs K-8.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 3015 NW 68th St.
       Seattle, WA  98117


(206) 743-3700

District: Seattle School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
868th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $36,450 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  7.8 Help
Number of students:  109

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.0%
Two or more races:
19.3%
Hispanic:
14.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.8% Help


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Compare Details Licton Springs K-8 ranks worse than 74.3% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 64th among 71 ranked elementary schools in the Seattle School District No. 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.94. (See more...)
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Compare Details Licton Springs K-8 ranks worse than 72.5% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Licton Springs K-8 has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Seattle School District No. 1. Student population at Licton Springs K-8 is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45%), two or more races (19.3%), Hispanic (14.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Licton Springs K-8 is 7.8, which is the lowest among 73 elementary schools in the Seattle School District No. 1! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Licton Springs K-8 is $36,450, which is the highest among 73 elementary schools in the Seattle School District No. 1!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Licton Springs K-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Licton Springs K-8 388th of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Licton Springs K-8 in the ranking list.)

Seattle School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Seattle School District No. 1 48th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Licton Springs K-8

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Licton Springs K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 2.01 1046th 1051 0.5%
2007 2.61 1058th 1069 1.0%
2008 7.31 1031st 1067 3.4%
2009 21.63 898th 1072 16.2%
2010 25.35 882nd 1088 18.9%
2011 41.50 669th 1092 38.7%
2012 48.44 603rd 1097 45.0%
2013 27.77 869th 1106 21.4%
2015 30.82 784th 1067 26.5%
2016 9.52 995th 1053 5.5%
2017 14.61 941st 1056 10.9%
2018 19.32 882nd 1054 16.3%
2019 39.97 694th 1130 38.6%
2021 48.75 528th 1107 52.3%
2022 30.07 817th 1169 30.1%
2024 26.94 868th 1168 25.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Licton Springs K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.47 736th 979 24.8%
2021 60.52 263rd 854 69.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Licton Springs K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.19 598th 1068 44.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Licton Springs K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 89.11 74th 943 92.2%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Licton Springs K-8

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Rank History for all middle school students at Licton Springs K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 1.66 419th 421 0.5%
2005 3.46 419th 425 1.4%
2006 1.69 443rd 449 1.3%
2007 2.93 455th 463 1.7%
2008 6.42 450th 466 3.4%
2009 9.75 448th 476 5.9%
2010 42.50 295th 483 38.9%
2011 44.20 295th 492 40.0%
2012 47.60 266th 497 46.5%
2013 41.98 305th 498 38.8%
2015 24.77 347th 445 22.0%
2016 16.86 387th 443 12.6%
2017 29.80 314th 435 27.8%
2018 20.33 356th 437 18.5%
2019 43.40 291st 512 43.2%
2021 69.84 137th 529 74.1%
2022 67.55 146th 541 73.0%
2024 27.04 388th 535 27.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Licton Springs K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.31 54th 458 88.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Licton Springs K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 73.11 109th 479 77.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Licton Springs K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 87.19 47th 480 90.2%
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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.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, January 10, 2022

Open Quote The general info on this SchoolDigger site/page is OLD.
Jan 2022: Our 6th grader loves Licton Springs, and so do we. This is our first year, and we couldn't be happier. It's small and scrappy and prioritizes equity, justice, and individualized learning for kids. The teachers and staff are kind, flexible, and engaging, and our kid is learning so much. The classes are longer than most middle schools and they are somewhat experiential, both of which really help with comprehension and retention (they take fewer at a time, so that there is enough time to really get into a subject instead of switching every 40 mins). They want to maintain the spirit of the school--Native-aware, and a safe, accepting resource for kids who aren't thriving at other schools, who are 'different' in some way, who have non-typical life situations, etc. The new building is lovely (old Webster School, previous Nordic Heritage Museum), but the far west location made/makes it challenging for the school to keep up their previous student numbers and demographics (compared to being more centrally located and so kids were coming from all over the city. They were pushed out of their previous location by SPS prioritizing wealthier and louder families at CES & RESMS). We love that Licton Springs champions justice and nurtures differences -- ethnic, socioeconomic, neuro, gender, romantic preference, ability, racial, religious, cultural, etc. I wish we had sent our kid here starting in kindergarten!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Licton Springs K-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 76 37 4 8 5 n/a n/a 0 130
1989 67 37 1 8 4 n/a n/a 0 117
1990 64 21 6 3 4 n/a n/a 0 98
1991 65 33 10 12 8 n/a n/a 0 128
1992 71 28 9 13 4 n/a n/a 0 125
1993 88 27 11 23 6 n/a n/a 0 155
1994 90 24 12 22 6 n/a n/a 0 154
1995 100 21 18 16 15 n/a n/a 0 170
1996 100 21 18 16 15 n/a n/a 0 170
1997 100 19 16 26 18 n/a n/a 0 179
1998 124 22 17 34 21 n/a n/a 0 218
1999 143 32 16 37 24 n/a n/a 0 252
2000 147 32 16 34 20 n/a n/a 0 249
2001 154 32 13 31 22 n/a n/a 0 252
2002 159 25 11 32 25 n/a n/a 0 252
2003 159 25 11 32 25 n/a n/a 0 252
2004 162 35 14 29 19 n/a n/a 0 259
2005 174 41 14 25 16 n/a n/a 0 270
2006 173 41 20 22 17 n/a n/a 0 273
2007 133 28 21 14 13 n/a n/a 0 209
2008 131 26 20 17 15 n/a n/a 0 209
2009 113 29 16 20 11 n/a n/a 0 189
2010 120 24 17 18 11 n/a n/a 0 190
2011 91 15 15 16 11 0 3 0 151
2012 87 22 12 25 7 0 12 0 165
2013 88 22 21 25 4 1 14 0 175
2014 72 18 14 19 5 1 22 0 151
2015 54 12 7 14 9 2 18 0 116
2016 51 11 8 25 10 1 27 0 133
2017 48 10 5 24 18 1 24 0 130
2018 66 14 11 22 20 1 30 0 164
2019 57 25 13 33 16 0 29 1 174
2020 62 24 7 33 10 0 28 0 164
2021 52 22 1 27 8 0 21 1 132
2022 53 6 3 18 4 0 14 0 98
2023 49 10 6 16 4 0 21 3 109

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Licton Springs K-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 130 0.0 0.0 0
1989 117 0.0 0.0 n/a
1990 98 0.0 0.0 0
1991 128 6.0 21.3 n/a
1992 125 0.0 0.0 n/a
1993 155 0.0 0.0 n/a
1994 154 0.0 n/a n/a
1995 170 10.8 15.7 n/a
1996 170 10.8 15.7 n/a
1997 179 11.0 16.3 n/a
1998 218 11.5 19.0 n/a
1999 252 12.0 21.0 n/a
2000 249 14.5 17.2 n/a
2001 252 14.0 18.0 n/a
2002 252 15.7 16.1 28.6
2003 252 15.7 16.1 28.6
2004 259 14.0 18.5 29
2005 270 14.4 18.8 34.4
2006 273 14.4 19.0 35.9
2007 209 13.5 15.5 39.2
2008 209 12.5 16.7 40.2
2009 189 12.5 15.1 39.2
2010 190 12.9 14.7 43.7
2011 151 10.5 14.3 39.1
2012 165 9.5 17.3 45.5
2013 175 9.5 18.4 53.7
2014 151 n/a n/a 64.2
2015 116 12.0 9.6 56
2016 133 11.0 12.0 50.4
2017 130 16.2 8.0 56.9
2018 164 15.9 10.2 50
2019 174 17.0 10.2 52.3
2020 164 17.4 9.3 54.3
2021 132 16.0 8.2 59.8
2022 98 11.8 8.3 48
2023 109 13.8 7.8 46.8

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 Licton Springs K-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 130 0.0 0.0 0
1989 117 0.0 0.0 n/a
1990 98 0.0 0.0 0
1991 128 6.0 21.3 n/a
1992 125 0.0 0.0 n/a
1993 155 0.0 0.0 n/a
1994 154 0.0 n/a n/a
1995 170 10.8 15.7 n/a
1996 170 10.8 15.7 n/a
1997 179 11.0 16.3 n/a
1998 218 11.5 19.0 n/a
1999 252 12.0 21.0 n/a
2000 249 14.5 17.2 n/a
2001 252 14.0 18.0 n/a
2002 252 15.7 16.1 28.6
2003 252 15.7 16.1 28.6
2004 259 14.0 18.5 29
2005 270 14.4 18.8 34.4
2006 273 14.4 19.0 35.9
2007 209 13.5 15.5 39.2
2008 209 12.5 16.7 40.2
2009 189 12.5 15.1 39.2
2010 190 12.9 14.7 43.7
2011 151 10.5 14.3 39.1
2012 165 9.5 17.3 45.5
2013 175 9.5 18.4 53.7
2014 151 n/a n/a 64.2
2015 116 12.0 9.6 56
2016 133 11.0 12.0 50.4
2017 130 16.2 8.0 56.9
2018 164 15.9 10.2 50
2019 174 17.0 10.2 52.3
2020 164 17.4 9.3 54.3
2021 132 16.0 8.2 59.8
2022 98 11.8 8.3 48
2023 109 13.8 7.8 46.8

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Licton Springs K-8

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201668.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%73.7%68.4%78.9%78.9%78.9%68.4%
201781.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%87.5%87.5%87.5%93.8%93.8%87.5%
201871.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%77.4%83.9%80.7%71.0%80.7%83.9%
201971.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%78.6%85.7%71.4%92.9%92.9%85.7%
202090.5%4.8%0.0%0.0%4.8%95.2%95.2%95.2%90.5%95.2%100.0%100.0%100.0%95.2%
202181.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%9.1%81.8%90.9%100.0%81.8%90.9%90.9%90.9%90.9%90.9%
2024100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Licton Springs K-8

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201850.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%85.7%64.3%85.7%92.9%100.0%64.3%
201947.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%4.8%76.2%57.1%81.0%81.0%76.2%57.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Licton Springs K-8

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201970.9%0.0%1.7%6.4%95.4%96.5%94.2%94.8%97.1%96.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Licton Springs K-8

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,391 (6.1%) $21,383 (93.9%) $22,774
2020 $134 (0.7%) $20,030 (99.3%) $20,164
2021 $2,281 (7.6%) $27,718 (92.4%) $29,998
2022 $2,304 (6.3%) $34,146 (93.7%) $36,450

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Licton Springs K-8

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 694th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 817th of 1169 Elementary schools
 8.5%
Ranks 291st of 512 Middle schoolsRanks 146th of 541 Middle schools
 29.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Licton Springs K-8)7520
 55%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Seattle School District No. 1)7065
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.6
 7.1%
4th Grade Math (Licton Springs K-8)4026.7
 13.3%
   4th Grade Math (Seattle School District No. 1)66.662
 4.6%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.947.2
 7.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Licton Springs K-8)57.919.1
 38.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Seattle School District No. 1)72.969
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Science (Licton Springs K-8)55.626.3
 29.2%
   5th Grade Science (Seattle School District No. 1)66.965.9
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Licton Springs K-8)16.750
 33.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Seattle School District No. 1)71.361
 10.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.846
 11.8%
6th Grade Math (Licton Springs K-8)16.730
 13.3%
   6th Grade Math (Seattle School District No. 1)63.851.9
 11.9%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.735.9
 11.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Licton Springs K-8)72.747.4
 25.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Seattle School District No. 1)73.366.7
 6.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)6252.1
 9.9%
7th Grade Math (Licton Springs K-8)72.742.1
 30.6%
   7th Grade Math (Seattle School District No. 1)65.355.5
 9.7%
   7th Grade Math (Washington)49.938.6
 11.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Licton Springs K-8)56.539.1
 17.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Seattle School District No. 1)72.567.3
 5.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Licton Springs K-8)42.923.2
 19.7%
   All Grades Math (Seattle School District No. 1)64.457.3
 7.1%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Licton Springs K-8)54.230.8
 23.4%
   All Grades Science (Seattle School District No. 1)6560.3
 4.7%
   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 Students174109
 37.4%
African American2510
 60%
American Indian164
 75%
Asian136
 53.8%
Hispanic3316
 51.5%
Pacific Islander00
White5749
 14%
Two or More Races2921
 27.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.3%46.8%
 5.5%


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Students at Licton Springs K-8 are 45% White, 19% Two or more races, 15% Hispanic, 9% African American, 6% Asian, 4% American Indian, 3% Not Specified.

In the 2022-23 school year, 109 students attended Licton Springs K-8.

Licton Springs K-8 ranks 868th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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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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