Big Lake Elementary School

Summary:

Big Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Mount Vernon, Washington, serving grades K-6 with a student population of 271. The school is part of the Sedro-Woolley School District, which is ranked 162 out of 247 districts in Washington and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Big Lake Elementary School consistently outperforms the Sedro-Woolley School District and the state of Washington in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, 56.08% of all students were proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to 43.44% for the district and 52.63% for the state. The school also excels in math and science, with 47.62% of students proficient or better in SBAC/Math and 74.29% proficient or better in WCAS/Science. Big Lake Elementary's performance is particularly strong among female students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the top half of elementary schools in Washington.

When compared to nearby schools, Big Lake Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution. For example, Mary Purcell Elementary School, also in the Sedro-Woolley School District, has significantly lower academic performance across all grade levels and subject areas, ranking in the bottom 10% of elementary schools in Washington. This highlights the exceptional quality of education provided at Big Lake Elementary School, especially in comparison to its local peers.


Detail:

Public K-6

 16802 Lake View Blvd.
       Mount Vernon, WA  98274-8180


(360) 855-3525

District: Sedro-Woolley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
418th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,937 Help


Students who attend Big Lake Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Cascade Middle School
High:    Sedro Woolley Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  271

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.1%
Hispanic:
11.1%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.2% Help


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Compare Details Big Lake Elementary School ranks better than 64.2% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 2nd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Sedro-Woolley School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.1%), Hispanic (11.1%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Sedro-Woolley School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Big Lake Elementary School is 18.3. 5 elementary schools in the Sedro-Woolley School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Big Lake Elementary School is $17,937. 4 elementary schools in the Sedro-Woolley School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Big Lake Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Big Lake Elementary School 418th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Big Lake Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Sedro-Woolley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sedro-Woolley School District 162nd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Big Lake Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Big Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.92 518th 1026 49.5%
2005 62.34 377th 1031 63.4%
2006 70.15 269th 1051 74.4%
2007 68.24 310th 1069 71.0%
2008 72.77 252nd 1067 76.4%
2009 64.53 371st 1072 65.4%
2010 77.03 194th 1088 82.2%
2011 79.66 155th 1092 85.8%
2012 73.12 258th 1097 76.5%
2013 76.31 224th 1106 79.7%
2015 76.68 223rd 1067 79.1%
2016 72.55 286th 1053 72.8%
2017 64.14 388th 1056 63.3%
2018 70.14 313th 1054 70.3%
2019 61.22 431st 1130 61.9%
2021 71.13 297th 1107 73.2%
2022 51.51 536th 1169 54.1%
2023 60.27 434th 1169 62.9%
2024 62.55 418th 1168 64.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Big Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.78 219th 835 73.8%
2021 87.95 40th 854 95.3%
2022 43.88 561st 1019 44.9%
2023 55.00 420th 1013 58.5%
2024 77.60 141st 1024 86.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Big Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.46 325th 1004 67.6%
2019 57.24 470th 1068 56.0%
2021 60.50 365th 1008 63.8%
2022 42.04 619th 1100 43.7%
2023 41.67 620th 1094 43.3%
2024 68.11 311th 1093 71.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Big Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.19 284th 999 71.6%
2019 65.35 356th 1075 66.9%
2021 76.31 228th 1025 77.8%
2022 66.61 340th 1113 69.5%
2023 67.23 322nd 1099 70.7%
2024 56.47 460th 1099 58.1%
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Rank History for White students at Big Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.56 347th 833 58.3%
2019 48.39 561st 1027 45.4%
2021 60.50 343rd 943 63.6%
2022 36.17 684th 1031 33.7%
2023 46.29 538th 1011 46.8%
2024 49.37 508th 1009 49.7%
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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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Enrollment information for Big Lake Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 148 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 154
1989 155 0 4 1 2 n/a n/a 0 162
1990 154 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 159
1991 156 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 161
1992 158 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 161
1993 160 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 160
1994 123 0 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 131
1995 132 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 138
1996 132 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 138
1997 158 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 161
1998 158 0 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 165
1999 166 0 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 173
2000 146 0 2 10 3 n/a n/a 0 161
2001 156 0 4 12 3 n/a n/a 0 175
2002 164 0 4 12 3 n/a n/a 0 183
2003 164 0 4 12 3 n/a n/a 0 183
2004 172 2 3 13 3 n/a n/a 0 193
2005 203 4 1 19 2 n/a n/a 0 229
2006 199 3 1 17 3 n/a n/a 0 223
2007 190 4 0 22 2 n/a n/a 2 220
2008 205 2 1 21 3 n/a n/a 2 234
2009 224 1 1 28 3 n/a n/a 2 259
2010 237 1 12 16 2 n/a n/a 1 269
2011 254 0 5 16 0 0 13 0 288
2012 259 0 4 24 0 0 12 0 299
2013 258 1 8 38 1 0 15 0 321
2014 247 1 6 36 0 0 14 0 304
2015 255 2 7 41 1 0 15 0 321
2016 282 3 10 38 1 0 16 0 350
2017 284 5 8 25 1 0 15 0 338
2018 274 5 15 26 1 0 13 0 334
2019 269 1 13 25 1 0 12 0 321
2020 286 2 4 28 1 0 11 0 332
2021 211 2 4 24 2 0 11 0 254
2022 202 1 4 22 5 0 8 0 242
2023 217 1 5 30 6 0 12 0 271

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 Big Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 154 5.0 30.8 0
1989 162 6.0 27.0 n/a
1990 159 7.0 22.7 0
1991 161 7.7 20.9 n/a
1992 161 7.3 22.0 n/a
1993 160 7.4 21.6 n/a
1994 131 6.7 19.6 n/a
1995 138 7.1 19.4 n/a
1996 138 7.1 19.4 n/a
1997 161 6.9 23.3 n/a
1998 165 7.4 22.3 n/a
1999 173 7.6 22.8 n/a
2000 161 7.6 21.2 n/a
2001 175 8.1 21.6 n/a
2002 183 9.2 19.9 17.5
2003 183 9.2 19.9 17.5
2004 193 10.0 19.3 24.4
2005 229 9.6 23.9 27.9
2006 223 10.8 20.6 21.5
2007 220 11.1 19.8 21.6
2008 234 10.0 23.4 22
2009 259 10.0 25.9 25.7
2010 269 11.3 23.6 29.5
2011 288 14.0 20.5 25.7
2012 299 15.2 19.5 32.1
2013 321 14.6 21.8 26.2
2014 304 n/a n/a 21.7
2015 321 18.0 17.8 21.2
2016 350 17.0 20.5 19.1
2017 338 19.3 17.4 20.4
2018 334 18.3 18.2 18.9
2019 321 18.3 17.5 17.8
2020 332 18.3 18.1 19.9
2021 254 16.7 15.1 23.2
2022 242 14.8 16.3 21.9
2023 271 14.8 18.3 26.2

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 Big Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 154 5.0 30.8 0
1989 162 6.0 27.0 n/a
1990 159 7.0 22.7 0
1991 161 7.7 20.9 n/a
1992 161 7.3 22.0 n/a
1993 160 7.4 21.6 n/a
1994 131 6.7 19.6 n/a
1995 138 7.1 19.4 n/a
1996 138 7.1 19.4 n/a
1997 161 6.9 23.3 n/a
1998 165 7.4 22.3 n/a
1999 173 7.6 22.8 n/a
2000 161 7.6 21.2 n/a
2001 175 8.1 21.6 n/a
2002 183 9.2 19.9 17.5
2003 183 9.2 19.9 17.5
2004 193 10.0 19.3 24.4
2005 229 9.6 23.9 27.9
2006 223 10.8 20.6 21.5
2007 220 11.1 19.8 21.6
2008 234 10.0 23.4 22
2009 259 10.0 25.9 25.7
2010 269 11.3 23.6 29.5
2011 288 14.0 20.5 25.7
2012 299 15.2 19.5 32.1
2013 321 14.6 21.8 26.2
2014 304 n/a n/a 21.7
2015 321 18.0 17.8 21.2
2016 350 17.0 20.5 19.1
2017 338 19.3 17.4 20.4
2018 334 18.3 18.2 18.9
2019 321 18.3 17.5 17.8
2020 332 18.3 18.1 19.9
2021 254 16.7 15.1 23.2
2022 242 14.8 16.3 21.9
2023 271 14.8 18.3 26.2

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

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201673.8%0.0%2.4%11.9%83.3%83.3%83.3%81.0%83.3%83.3%
201792.0%0.0%2.0%2.0%4.0%94.0%94.0%96.0%92.0%92.0%94.0%
201893.9%0.0%0.0%2.0%4.1%93.9%93.9%95.9%93.9%93.9%93.9%
201972.7%0.0%4.6%6.8%15.9%75.0%79.6%79.6%84.1%79.6%79.6%
202087.8%0.0%6.1%6.1%0.0%87.8%87.8%89.8%89.8%87.8%91.8%91.8%91.8%87.8%
202185.7%2.9%0.0%0.0%2.9%94.3%91.4%88.6%88.6%91.4%91.4%91.4%91.4%91.4%
202290.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%96.8%93.6%96.8%100.0%93.6%100.0%100.0%100.0%93.6%
202389.7%2.6%2.6%0.0%2.6%94.9%94.9%89.7%89.7%94.9%92.3%92.3%92.3%94.9%
202491.4%2.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%91.4%91.4%91.4%91.4%91.4%91.4%91.4%91.4%91.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Big Lake Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201895.9%0.0%2.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%98.0%95.9%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201983.3%0.0%11.9%0.0%7.1%95.2%83.3%97.6%92.9%95.2%83.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201988.5%0.3%4.7%6.5%92.5%91.9%92.5%93.2%93.2%91.9%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $244 (1.6%) $14,879 (98.4%) $15,122
2020 $96 (1.0%) $9,846 (99.0%) $9,942
2021 $589 (3.3%) $17,252 (96.7%) $17,841
2022 $990 (5.5%) $16,947 (94.5%) $17,937

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Big Lake Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 431st of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 434th of 1169 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Big Lake Elementary School)59.545.7
 13.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sedro-Woolley School District)5639.3
 16.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Big Lake Elementary School)57.144.4
 12.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Sedro-Woolley School District)64.248
 16.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Big Lake Elementary School)7048.7
 21.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Sedro-Woolley School District)56.439.4
 17%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Big Lake Elementary School)57.564.1
 6.6%
   4th Grade Math (Sedro-Woolley School District)49.940.2
 9.7%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Big Lake Elementary School)66.158.3
 7.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Sedro-Woolley School District)61.546.1
 15.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Big Lake Elementary School)51.836.1
 15.7%
   5th Grade Math (Sedro-Woolley School District)51.239.8
 11.4%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Big Lake Elementary School)51.858.3
 6.5%
   5th Grade Science (Sedro-Woolley School District)52.250
 2.2%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Big Lake Elementary School)71.465.6
 5.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Sedro-Woolley School District)56.243.7
 12.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Big Lake Elementary School)5053.1
 3.1%
   6th Grade Math (Sedro-Woolley School District)45.734
 11.7%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Big Lake Elementary School)66.754.2
 12.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Sedro-Woolley School District)57.643.4
 14.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Big Lake Elementary School)53.949.7
 4.2%
   All Grades Math (Sedro-Woolley School District)46.534.3
 12.2%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Big Lake Elementary School)51.858.3
 6.5%
   All Grades Science (Sedro-Woolley School District)4744.3
 2.7%
   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 Students321271
 15.6%
African American11
American Indian16
 500%
Asian135
 61.5%
Hispanic2530
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White269217
 19.3%
Two or More Races1212
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.8%26.2%
 8.4%


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Students at Big Lake Elementary School are 80% White, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 271 students attended Big Lake Elementary School.

Students who attend Big Lake Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cascade Middle School
High : Sedro Woolley Senior High School

Big Lake Elementary School ranks 418th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars 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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