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Laurelhurst Elementary School

Summary:

Laurelhurst Elementary School is a public elementary school in Seattle, Washington, serving 273 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Seattle School District No. 1, which is ranked 48th out of 247 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Laurelhurst Elementary consistently performs above the state and district averages in standardized test scores, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA) and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rate for all grades was 66.1%, compared to 67.59% for the Seattle School District and 52.63% for the state of Washington. The school's Science proficiency rate for all grades was 70%, significantly higher than the district (61.65%) and state (49.73%) averages. Laurelhurst's performance in Math is also strong, with a 59.17% proficiency rate for all grades, compared to 58.68% for the district and 41.68% for the state. The school has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 26.2% to 32.97% over the past three school years.

While Laurelhurst Elementary School's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly lower than some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Thornton Creek Elementary, Montlake Elementary, and Wedgwood Elementary, it still outperforms the state and district averages, indicating that it is a strong-performing school within the Seattle School District.


Detail:

Public K-5

 4530 46 Av NE
       Seattle, WA  98105-3812

(206) 252-5400

District: Seattle School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
252nd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,100 Help


Students who attend Laurelhurst Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Eckstein Middle School
High:    Roosevelt High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  275

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.6%
Two or more races:
14.5%
African American:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Laurelhurst Elementary School ranks better than 78.4% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 36th 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 76.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.6%), two or more races (14.5%), Asian (11.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laurelhurst Elementary School is 14.7. 38 elementary schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laurelhurst Elementary School is $24,100, which is the 27th highest among 71 elementary schools in the Seattle School District No. 1.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Laurelhurst Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Laurelhurst Elementary School 252nd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Laurelhurst Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Special Education students:
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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 Laurelhurst Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Laurelhurst Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 92.46 41st 1026 96.0%
2005 88.83 80th 1031 92.2%
2006 91.47 42nd 1051 96.0%
2007 91.30 52nd 1069 95.1%
2008 91.92 43rd 1067 96.0%
2009 91.04 52nd 1072 95.1%
2010 91.89 41st 1088 96.2%
2011 95.37 6th 1092 99.5%
2012 93.57 15th 1097 98.6%
2013 94.07 13th 1106 98.8%
2015 82.76 157th 1067 85.3%
2016 84.45 145th 1053 86.2%
2017 83.21 153rd 1056 85.5%
2018 77.91 219th 1054 79.2%
2019 84.86 148th 1130 86.9%
2021 76.21 245th 1107 77.9%
2022 75.86 266th 1169 77.2%
2023 73.18 294th 1169 74.9%
2024 76.80 252nd 1168 78.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Laurelhurst Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.29 68th 637 89.3%
2019 96.89 12th 566 97.9%
2022 60.08 131st 478 72.6%
2023 64.03 82nd 308 73.4%
2024 58.15 116th 339 65.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Laurelhurst Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.77 44th 835 94.7%
2019 63.01 308th 979 68.5%
2021 62.98 232nd 854 72.8%
2022 49.06 489th 1019 52.0%
2023 67.93 260th 1013 74.3%
2024 58.70 389th 1024 62.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Laurelhurst Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.65 170th 1004 83.1%
2019 81.19 174th 1068 83.7%
2021 62.34 345th 1008 65.8%
2022 85.09 144th 1100 86.9%
2023 55.48 455th 1094 58.4%
2024 77.58 224th 1093 79.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Laurelhurst Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.22 262nd 999 73.8%
2019 87.50 115th 1075 89.3%
2021 65.04 325th 1025 68.3%
2022 58.94 419th 1113 62.4%
2023 78.67 209th 1099 81.0%
2024 71.95 284th 1099 74.2%
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Rank History for White students at Laurelhurst Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.45 235th 833 71.8%
2019 84.38 121st 1027 88.2%
2021 57.93 370th 943 60.8%
2022 63.78 356th 1031 65.5%
2023 57.57 415th 1011 59.0%
2024 74.62 244th 1009 75.8%
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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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Reviews:
by a student
Thursday, April 21, 2022

Open Quote Good education needs more people of color Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, May 25, 2018

Open Quote Avoid Laurelhurst Elementary. Despite the fact that Seattle Public Schools has told me directly that they have received countless complaints about the principal, she's still standing. This school derailed my family for the better part of a year. There are two levels of problems: the pathologically passive and ineffective principal and the bubble of the community. Mean, entitled parents produce mean, entitled children. I can't imagine feeling more demoralized than we felt when my children attended Laurelhurst. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Laurelhurst Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 237 15 96 12 12 n/a n/a 0 372
1989 227 27 98 17 10 n/a n/a 0 379
1990 229 34 84 22 9 n/a n/a 0 378
1991 223 73 96 32 15 n/a n/a 0 439
1992 188 40 99 27 11 n/a n/a 0 365
1993 187 46 89 32 16 n/a n/a 0 370
1994 182 30 97 39 12 n/a n/a 0 360
1995 191 38 85 36 7 n/a n/a 0 357
1996 191 38 85 36 7 n/a n/a 0 357
1997 200 29 95 47 5 n/a n/a 0 376
1998 241 29 92 53 5 n/a n/a 0 420
1999 282 30 84 41 5 n/a n/a 0 442
2000 274 21 75 32 3 n/a n/a 0 405
2001 276 27 75 29 2 n/a n/a 0 409
2002 296 29 55 27 3 n/a n/a 0 410
2003 296 29 55 27 3 n/a n/a 0 410
2004 291 22 56 26 2 n/a n/a 0 397
2005 294 22 60 20 3 n/a n/a 0 399
2006 309 16 69 27 4 n/a n/a 0 425
2007 331 11 73 30 5 n/a n/a 0 450
2008 338 15 67 25 3 n/a n/a 0 448
2009 380 18 79 24 2 n/a n/a 0 503
2010 356 13 71 21 3 n/a n/a 0 464
2011 338 8 71 16 2 0 2 0 437
2012 324 2 39 20 1 0 34 0 420
2013 318 3 34 17 1 1 36 0 410
2014 316 8 39 21 1 0 37 0 422
2015 303 16 48 17 0 0 38 0 422
2016 289 18 59 22 0 1 44 0 433
2017 265 19 53 18 0 1 45 0 401
2018 227 16 48 21 0 1 41 0 354
2019 196 18 52 29 0 2 44 0 341
2020 183 19 38 28 1 1 38 0 308
2021 148 23 25 26 4 1 44 0 271
2022 123 21 29 27 1 0 40 1 242
2023 151 25 33 23 2 0 36 3 273
2024 142 31 31 26 2 0 40 3 275

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 Laurelhurst Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 372 17.0 21.8 0
1989 379 17.0 22.2 n/a
1990 378 16.2 23.3 0
1991 439 15.7 27.9 n/a
1992 365 16.3 22.3 n/a
1993 370 19.8 18.7 n/a
1994 360 19.8 18.2 n/a
1995 357 19.0 18.8 n/a
1996 357 19.0 18.8 n/a
1997 376 18.8 20.0 n/a
1998 420 20.4 20.6 n/a
1999 442 20.0 22.1 n/a
2000 405 20.0 20.3 n/a
2001 409 20.2 20.2 n/a
2002 410 21.0 19.5 16.8
2003 410 21.0 19.5 16.8
2004 397 21.0 18.9 16.1
2005 399 20.8 19.2 17
2006 425 21.9 19.4 13.9
2007 450 21.1 21.3 13.3
2008 448 22.6 19.8 11.2
2009 503 22.6 22.3 10.7
2010 464 21.9 21.1 11.4
2011 437 21.1 20.7 7.8
2012 420 21.4 19.6 7.6
2013 410 21.3 19.2 9.3
2014 422 n/a n/a 12.1
2015 422 27.0 15.6 17.3
2016 433 26.0 16.6 11.5
2017 401 23.3 17.1 25.9
2018 354 22.9 15.4 23.7
2019 341 21.5 15.8 28.2
2020 308 21.7 14.1 24.4
2021 271 20.7 13.0 26.2
2022 242 19.5 12.4 27.3
2023 273 18.7 14.5 33
2024 275 18.6 14.7 34.2

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 Laurelhurst Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 372 17.0 21.8 0
1989 379 17.0 22.2 n/a
1990 378 16.2 23.3 0
1991 439 15.7 27.9 n/a
1992 365 16.3 22.3 n/a
1993 370 19.8 18.7 n/a
1994 360 19.8 18.2 n/a
1995 357 19.0 18.8 n/a
1996 357 19.0 18.8 n/a
1997 376 18.8 20.0 n/a
1998 420 20.4 20.6 n/a
1999 442 20.0 22.1 n/a
2000 405 20.0 20.3 n/a
2001 409 20.2 20.2 n/a
2002 410 21.0 19.5 16.8
2003 410 21.0 19.5 16.8
2004 397 21.0 18.9 16.1
2005 399 20.8 19.2 17
2006 425 21.9 19.4 13.9
2007 450 21.1 21.3 13.3
2008 448 22.6 19.8 11.2
2009 503 22.6 22.3 10.7
2010 464 21.9 21.1 11.4
2011 437 21.1 20.7 7.8
2012 420 21.4 19.6 7.6
2013 410 21.3 19.2 9.3
2014 422 n/a n/a 12.1
2015 422 27.0 15.6 17.3
2016 433 26.0 16.6 11.5
2017 401 23.3 17.1 25.9
2018 354 22.9 15.4 23.7
2019 341 21.5 15.8 28.2
2020 308 21.7 14.1 24.4
2021 271 20.7 13.0 26.2
2022 242 19.5 12.4 27.3
2023 273 18.7 14.5 33
2024 275 18.6 14.7 34.2

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

Laurelhurst Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201682.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%89.3%90.5%91.7%89.3%89.3%90.5%
201775.9%0.0%1.7%0.0%1.7%87.9%86.2%96.6%86.2%91.4%86.2%
201885.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%90.3%91.9%88.7%88.7%90.3%91.9%
201984.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.4%88.1%86.4%89.8%86.4%86.4%86.4%
202086.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%2.2%91.1%91.1%91.1%93.3%88.9%93.3%93.3%93.3%91.1%
202184.4%0.0%0.0%2.2%2.2%86.7%88.9%86.7%88.9%88.9%97.8%97.8%97.8%88.9%
202289.6%2.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%89.6%89.6%91.7%93.8%89.6%93.8%93.8%93.8%89.6%
202382.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%88.2%86.3%86.3%90.2%86.3%92.2%92.2%92.2%86.3%
202486.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%90.0%90.0%96.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%90.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201983.2%0.0%0.6%0.9%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $180 (1.0%) $17,717 (99.0%) $17,897
2020 $131 (1.0%) $12,900 (99.0%) $13,031
2021 $2,062 (10.1%) $18,329 (89.9%) $20,391
2022 $1,913 (7.9%) $22,187 (92.1%) $24,100

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Laurelhurst Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 148th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 294th of 1169 Elementary schools
 12.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Laurelhurst Elementary School)74.552.5
 22%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Seattle School District No. 1)67.163.1
 3.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Laurelhurst Elementary School)77.665
 12.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Seattle School District No. 1)69.264.8
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Laurelhurst Elementary School)69.651.1
 18.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Seattle School District No. 1)7064.2
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Laurelhurst Elementary School)66.164.6
 1.5%
   4th Grade Math (Seattle School District No. 1)66.663.8
 2.8%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Laurelhurst Elementary School)83.366.7
 16.7%
   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 Math (Laurelhurst Elementary School)79.664.7
 14.9%
   5th Grade Math (Seattle School District No. 1)62.358
 4.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Laurelhurst Elementary School)72.264.7
 7.5%
   5th Grade Science (Seattle School District No. 1)66.965.9
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Laurelhurst Elementary School)75.855.8
 20%
   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 (Laurelhurst Elementary School)74.164.8
 9.3%
   All Grades Math (Seattle School District No. 1)64.457.3
 7.1%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Laurelhurst Elementary School)72.264.7
 7.5%
   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 Students341273
 19.9%
African American1825
 38.9%
American Indian02
Asian5233
 36.5%
Hispanic2923
 20.7%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White196151
 23%
Two or More Races4436
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.2%33%
 4.8%

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Laurelhurst Elementary School ranks 252nd of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Laurelhurst Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Eckstein Middle School
High : Roosevelt High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 275 students attended Laurelhurst Elementary School.

Students at Laurelhurst Elementary School are 52% White, 15% Two or more races, 11% African American, 11% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 1% Not Specified.


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