Is Thornton Creek Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Thornton Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 7.0% of Washington elementary schools.

How many students attend Thornton Creek Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 456 students attended Thornton Creek Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Thornton Creek Elementary School?

Students at Thornton Creek Elementary School are 61% White, 16% Two or more races, 11% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 5% African American.

Thornton Creek Elementary School

Summary:

Thornton Creek Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Seattle, Washington, serving 456 students in grades PK-5. The school consistently ranks among the top 10% of elementary schools in the state, with strong academic achievement, particularly in English Language Arts, Math, and Science.

Thornton Creek's proficiency rates on state assessments significantly exceed the averages for the Seattle School District No. 1 and the state of Washington. The school's 5th-grade students consistently outperform their peers, with over 80% proficient in ELA and Math. Thornton Creek also has a relatively homogeneous student population, with a majority of white students and a low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high socioeconomic status. The school's investment in educational resources, with a higher spending per student and a lower student-to-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, may contribute to its strong academic performance.

Thornton Creek's performance is particularly noteworthy when compared to nearby schools, such as John Rogers Elementary School, Laurelhurst Elementary School, and Loyal Heights Elementary School. Thornton Creek consistently outperforms these nearby schools in academic achievement, and its student demographics differ significantly, with a higher proportion of white students and lower rates of free/reduced-price lunch eligibility. The school's consistent improvement over the years, moving from a 3-star to a 5-star rating, further highlights its commitment to excellence and its ability to provide a quality education to its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

7712 40th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115

(206) 252-5300

District: Seattle School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
82^nd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,420

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 456

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.2%

Two or more races:

16.0%

Asian:

10.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Thornton Creek Elementary School ranks better than 93% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 16^th among 71 ranked elementary schools in the Seattle School District No. 1. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.23. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.2%), two or more races (16%), Asian (10.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 11% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thornton Creek Elementary School is 13.5, which is the 25^th best among 71 elementary schools in the Seattle School District No. 1. (See more...)

Compare Thornton Creek Elementary School employs 33.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thornton Creek Elementary School is $22,420. 36 elementary schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thornton Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Thornton Creek Elementary School 82^nd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Thornton Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

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Seattle School District No. 1:

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

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Rank History for Thornton Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Thornton Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2004	40.79	632^nd	1026	38.4%
2005	61.69	388^th	1031	62.4%
2006	78.25	163^rd	1051	84.5%
2007	84.06	115^th	1069	89.2%
2008	82.39	124^th	1067	88.4%
2009	89.11	61^st	1072	94.3%
2010	82.12	135^th	1088	87.6%
2011	70.77	280^th	1092	74.4%
2012	79.72	157^th	1097	85.7%
2013	84.00	118^th	1106	89.3%
2015	26.49	831^st	1067	22.1%
2016	45.93	585^th	1053	44.4%
2017	66.01	364^th	1056	65.5%
2018	86.69	116^th	1054	89.0%
2019	89.90	90^th	1130	92.0%
2021	93.02	82^nd	1107	92.6%
2022	88.35	128^th	1169	89.1%
2023	92.73	80^th	1169	93.2%
2024	92.23	82^nd	1168	93.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Thornton Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	65.29	94^th	303	69.0%
2021	80.87	15^th	128	88.3%
2022	81.46	38^th	252	84.9%
2023	77.92	32^nd	194	83.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Thornton Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	81.65	65^th	637	89.8%
2019	96.66	14^th	566	97.5%
2021	84.94	18^th	158	88.6%
2022	74.36	72^nd	478	84.9%
2023	86.14	23^rd	308	92.5%
2024	95.50	1^st	339	99.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thornton Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	73.51	164^th	1019	83.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Thornton Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	86.86	101^st	1004	89.9%
2019	90.73	61^st	1068	94.3%
2021	91.51	76^th	1008	92.5%
2022	85.94	136^th	1100	87.6%
2023	90.75	79^th	1094	92.8%
2024	91.09	76^th	1093	93.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Thornton Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	84.59	137^th	999	86.3%
2019	85.86	133^rd	1075	87.6%
2021	91.92	89^th	1025	91.3%
2022	89.72	97^th	1113	91.3%
2023	93.69	57^th	1099	94.8%
2024	92.08	68^th	1099	93.8%

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Rank History for White students at Thornton Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	79.63	147^th	833	82.4%
2019	88.03	66^th	1027	93.6%
2021	93.59	33^rd	943	96.5%
2022	84.82	121^st	1031	88.3%
2023	92.30	43^rd	1011	95.7%
2024	90.55	52^nd	1009	94.8%

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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.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Thornton Creek Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	119	25	27	23	19	n/a	n/a	0	213
1989	121	22	31	15	24	n/a	n/a	0	213
1990	153	43	26	17	19	n/a	n/a	0	258
1991	176	36	33	24	21	n/a	n/a	0	290
1992	176	33	35	21	19	n/a	n/a	0	284
1993	173	25	43	15	25	n/a	n/a	0	281
1994	183	24	40	25	21	n/a	n/a	0	293
1995	176	18	42	38	23	n/a	n/a	0	297
1996	176	18	42	38	23	n/a	n/a	0	297
1997	179	18	46	41	20	n/a	n/a	0	304
1998	175	16	50	41	21	n/a	n/a	0	303
1999	173	31	53	39	18	n/a	n/a	0	314
2000	176	26	49	34	17	n/a	n/a	0	302
2001	179	22	46	21	18	n/a	n/a	0	286
2002	197	19	42	18	14	n/a	n/a	0	290
2003	197	19	42	18	14	n/a	n/a	0	290
2004	211	23	39	18	13	n/a	n/a	0	304
2005	213	12	38	16	9	n/a	n/a	0	288
2006	223	16	43	19	6	n/a	n/a	0	307
2007	229	12	37	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	296
2008	253	10	38	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	315
2009	262	12	34	13	3	n/a	n/a	0	324
2010	268	16	35	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	332
2011	279	16	31	20	3	0	0	0	349
2012	282	8	16	23	2	0	40	0	371
2013	265	9	16	24	2	1	45	0	362
2014	281	8	17	28	2	0	51	0	387
2015	295	7	17	26	1	0	55	0	401
2016	306	4	18	27	0	0	61	0	416
2017	339	6	23	31	2	1	62	0	464
2018	393	8	24	30	2	1	75	0	533
2019	426	12	39	35	1	0	92	0	605
2020	397	12	35	37	1	0	97	1	580
2021	392	13	38	38	0	0	92	1	574
2022	305	21	42	32	1	1	75	0	477
2023	279	23	49	29	1	0	73	2	456

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 Thornton Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	213	9.0	23.6	0
1989	213	9.0	23.6	n/a
1990	258	0.5	516.0	0
1991	290	11.5	25.2	n/a
1992	284	13.5	21.0	n/a
1993	281	13.8	20.4	n/a
1994	293	14.5	20.2	n/a
1995	297	14.0	21.2	n/a
1996	297	14.0	21.2	n/a
1997	304	14.5	21.0	n/a
1998	303	13.5	22.4	n/a
1999	314	16.0	19.6	n/a
2000	302	17.0	17.8	n/a
2001	286	16.2	17.7	n/a
2002	290	16.7	17.4	10
2003	290	16.7	17.4	10
2004	304	16.0	19.0	9.9
2005	288	16.0	18.0	10.4
2006	307	17.1	18.0	8.8
2007	296	17.0	17.4	8.4
2008	315	17.1	18.4	7.6
2009	324	16.5	19.6	7.1
2010	332	18.3	18.1	7.5
2011	349	20.2	17.2	9.2
2012	371	21.3	17.4	10.5
2013	362	21.5	16.8	7.7
2014	387	n/a	n/a	7.2
2015	401	28.0	14.3	7.7
2016	416	26.0	16.0	5.5
2017	464	29.6	15.6	6
2018	533	31.9	16.6	6
2019	605	39.9	15.1	5.5
2020	580	38.3	15.1	5.3
2021	574	38.9	14.7	7
2022	477	36.4	13.0	8.6
2023	456	33.6	13.5	11

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 Thornton Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	213	9.0	23.6	0
1989	213	9.0	23.6	n/a
1990	258	0.5	516.0	0
1991	290	11.5	25.2	n/a
1992	284	13.5	21.0	n/a
1993	281	13.8	20.4	n/a
1994	293	14.5	20.2	n/a
1995	297	14.0	21.2	n/a
1996	297	14.0	21.2	n/a
1997	304	14.5	21.0	n/a
1998	303	13.5	22.4	n/a
1999	314	16.0	19.6	n/a
2000	302	17.0	17.8	n/a
2001	286	16.2	17.7	n/a
2002	290	16.7	17.4	10
2003	290	16.7	17.4	10
2004	304	16.0	19.0	9.9
2005	288	16.0	18.0	10.4
2006	307	17.1	18.0	8.8
2007	296	17.0	17.4	8.4
2008	315	17.1	18.4	7.6
2009	324	16.5	19.6	7.1
2010	332	18.3	18.1	7.5
2011	349	20.2	17.2	9.2
2012	371	21.3	17.4	10.5
2013	362	21.5	16.8	7.7
2014	387	n/a	n/a	7.2
2015	401	28.0	14.3	7.7
2016	416	26.0	16.0	5.5
2017	464	29.6	15.6	6
2018	533	31.9	16.6	6
2019	605	39.9	15.1	5.5
2020	580	38.3	15.1	5.3
2021	574	38.9	14.7	7
2022	477	36.4	13.0	8.6
2023	456	33.6	13.5	11

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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