Emerald Hills Elementary

Summary:

Emerald Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in Bonney Lake, Washington, serving 541 students in grades K-5. As part of the highly-ranked Sumner-Bonney Lake School District, Emerald Hills consistently performs among the top 20% of elementary schools in the state, with impressive academic achievements that set it apart from nearby schools.

Emerald Hills' students significantly outperform state averages on standardized tests, with 63.76% proficient or better in ELA and an impressive 69.13% proficient or better in math, compared to state averages of 52.63% and 41.68% respectively. The school's diverse student population, with 69.32% White, 12.57% Hispanic, and 4.44% Asian students, also stands out from the more homogeneous nearby schools. Additionally, Emerald Hills serves a relatively more affluent student population, with a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to surrounding schools.

Emerald Hills' consistent high performance, strong academic results, and diverse student body make it an exemplary educational institution in the Bonney Lake area. The school outperforms not only the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District average, but also nearby schools in the White River School District and Auburn School District, solidifying its status as a standout educational institution in the region.


Detail:

Public K-5

 19515 S Tapps Dr E
       Bonney Lake, WA  98390


(253) 891-4750

District: Sumner-Bonney Lake School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
215th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,939 Help


Students who attend Emerald Hills Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lakeridge Middle School
High:    Bonney Lake High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  541

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.3%
Hispanic:
12.6%
Two or more races:
11.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.2% Help


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Compare Details Emerald Hills Elementary ranks better than 81.6% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 5th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.43. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.3%), Hispanic (12.6%), two or more races (11.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Emerald Hills Elementary is 18.2. 5 elementary schools in the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Emerald Hills Elementary is $13,939. 6 elementary schools in the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Emerald Hills Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Emerald Hills Elementary 215th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Emerald Hills Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Sumner-Bonney Lake School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sumner-Bonney Lake School District 17th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Emerald Hills Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Emerald Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 52.45 495th 1026 51.8%
2005 73.09 240th 1031 76.7%
2006 84.05 109th 1051 89.6%
2007 74.71 207th 1069 80.6%
2008 64.44 376th 1067 64.8%
2009 58.86 438th 1072 59.1%
2010 63.96 360th 1088 66.9%
2011 70.80 279th 1092 74.5%
2012 56.77 487th 1097 55.6%
2013 50.76 588th 1106 46.8%
2015 81.57 169th 1067 84.2%
2016 86.83 116th 1053 89.0%
2017 93.09 47th 1056 95.5%
2018 93.85 44th 1054 95.8%
2019 88.89 106th 1130 90.6%
2021 74.87 259th 1107 76.6%
2022 80.58 217th 1169 81.4%
2023 84.00 177th 1169 84.9%
2024 80.43 215th 1168 81.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Emerald Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.49 134th 303 55.8%
2022 82.01 35th 252 86.1%
2023 74.41 41st 194 78.9%
2024 88.84 9th 188 95.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Emerald Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.86 169th 566 70.1%
2022 40.96 256th 478 46.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Emerald Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.17 6th 835 99.3%
2019 90.36 24th 979 97.5%
2021 63.58 221st 854 74.1%
2022 73.15 168th 1019 83.5%
2023 82.36 95th 1013 90.6%
2024 76.60 158th 1024 84.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Emerald Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.51 55th 1004 94.5%
2019 86.93 109th 1068 89.8%
2021 70.90 253rd 1008 74.9%
2022 79.61 205th 1100 81.4%
2023 82.10 172nd 1094 84.3%
2024 79.79 199th 1093 81.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Emerald Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.18 50th 999 95.0%
2019 88.24 107th 1075 90.0%
2021 75.58 235th 1025 77.1%
2022 79.86 213th 1113 80.9%
2023 80.43 191st 1099 82.6%
2024 77.64 226th 1099 79.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Emerald Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.11 29th 540 94.6%
2019 94.64 14th 697 98.0%
2021 78.78 48th 501 90.4%
2022 73.23 108th 694 84.4%
2023 88.19 32nd 633 94.9%
2024 90.70 18th 651 97.2%
See the entire list of Best Washington Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Emerald Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.66 29th 833 96.5%
2019 83.23 135th 1027 86.9%
2021 65.86 308th 943 67.3%
2022 72.15 276th 1031 73.2%
2023 78.27 207th 1011 79.5%
2024 69.45 293rd 1009 71.0%
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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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by a parent
Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Open Quote We changed schools and love this one. Everyone is so helpful, the teachers truly care, and the staff is awesome. Keep up the good work!!! Go Lakers! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Emerald Hills Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 646 0 3 4 5 n/a n/a 0 658
1989 600 1 3 5 4 n/a n/a 0 613
1990 616 2 7 5 6 n/a n/a 0 636
1991 642 3 7 4 17 n/a n/a 0 673
1992 650 3 11 10 10 n/a n/a 0 684
1993 656 2 10 11 14 n/a n/a 0 693
1994 583 5 15 9 18 n/a n/a 0 630
1995 594 10 14 10 13 n/a n/a 0 641
1996 594 10 14 10 13 n/a n/a 0 641
1997 574 11 13 12 11 n/a n/a 0 621
1998 587 7 13 14 8 n/a n/a 0 629
1999 560 8 7 22 6 n/a n/a 0 603
2000 586 7 8 23 6 n/a n/a 0 630
2001 565 4 10 21 3 n/a n/a 0 603
2002 492 6 7 18 7 n/a n/a 0 530
2003 492 6 7 18 7 n/a n/a 0 530
2004 468 10 7 24 9 n/a n/a 0 518
2005 427 9 9 16 9 n/a n/a 0 470
2006 388 4 12 15 13 n/a n/a 2 434
2007 344 1 9 18 13 n/a n/a 8 393
2008 310 1 8 19 9 n/a n/a 15 362
2009 320 0 6 14 10 n/a n/a 18 368
2010 343 0 10 14 7 n/a n/a 25 399
2011 319 2 4 34 7 3 20 0 389
2012 309 3 5 30 7 2 30 0 386
2013 280 2 3 33 6 2 42 0 368
2014 297 2 6 29 5 1 45 0 385
2015 267 3 6 32 7 0 40 0 355
2016 278 8 5 32 4 0 38 0 365
2017 327 5 12 47 5 0 50 0 446
2018 358 5 11 50 3 0 60 0 487
2019 373 5 12 51 3 2 67 0 513
2020 398 3 9 56 2 1 72 0 541
2021 356 2 19 52 4 2 70 0 505
2022 376 2 23 57 2 2 55 0 517
2023 375 7 24 68 1 3 63 0 541

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 Emerald Hills Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 658 23.0 28.6 0
1989 613 26.0 23.5 n/a
1990 636 27.5 23.1 0
1991 673 29.7 22.6 n/a
1992 684 32.5 21.0 n/a
1993 693 33.2 20.9 n/a
1994 630 30.8 20.5 n/a
1995 641 28.4 22.6 n/a
1996 641 28.4 22.6 n/a
1997 621 30.2 20.6 n/a
1998 629 28.3 22.2 n/a
1999 603 28.2 21.4 n/a
2000 630 27.4 23.0 n/a
2001 603 28.7 21.0 n/a
2002 530 27.6 19.2 24.5
2003 530 27.6 19.2 24.5
2004 518 26.0 19.9 25.7
2005 470 25.6 18.4 27.9
2006 434 20.7 21.0 30.6
2007 393 20.1 19.6 23.4
2008 362 18.3 19.8 20.5
2009 368 18.3 20.1 24.6
2010 399 21.6 18.4 29.9
2011 389 22.5 17.2 36
2012 386 21.7 17.7 36.8
2013 368 21.0 17.5 42.1
2014 385 n/a n/a 35.8
2015 355 29.0 12.2 41.4
2016 365 22.0 16.5 40
2017 446 27.5 16.2 27.8
2018 487 26.5 18.3 24.8
2019 513 25.1 20.3 27.9
2020 541 29.1 18.5 26.2
2021 505 28.5 17.6 29.7
2022 517 29.5 17.5 28
2023 541 29.6 18.2 31.2

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 Emerald Hills Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 658 23.0 28.6 0
1989 613 26.0 23.5 n/a
1990 636 27.5 23.1 0
1991 673 29.7 22.6 n/a
1992 684 32.5 21.0 n/a
1993 693 33.2 20.9 n/a
1994 630 30.8 20.5 n/a
1995 641 28.4 22.6 n/a
1996 641 28.4 22.6 n/a
1997 621 30.2 20.6 n/a
1998 629 28.3 22.2 n/a
1999 603 28.2 21.4 n/a
2000 630 27.4 23.0 n/a
2001 603 28.7 21.0 n/a
2002 530 27.6 19.2 24.5
2003 530 27.6 19.2 24.5
2004 518 26.0 19.9 25.7
2005 470 25.6 18.4 27.9
2006 434 20.7 21.0 30.6
2007 393 20.1 19.6 23.4
2008 362 18.3 19.8 20.5
2009 368 18.3 20.1 24.6
2010 399 21.6 18.4 29.9
2011 389 22.5 17.2 36
2012 386 21.7 17.7 36.8
2013 368 21.0 17.5 42.1
2014 385 n/a n/a 35.8
2015 355 29.0 12.2 41.4
2016 365 22.0 16.5 40
2017 446 27.5 16.2 27.8
2018 487 26.5 18.3 24.8
2019 513 25.1 20.3 27.9
2020 541 29.1 18.5 26.2
2021 505 28.5 17.6 29.7
2022 517 29.5 17.5 28
2023 541 29.6 18.2 31.2

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

Emerald Hills Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201691.4%0.0%5.7%2.9%98.6%95.7%98.6%95.7%98.6%95.7%
201793.0%0.0%1.4%0.0%1.4%93.0%94.4%97.2%93.0%94.4%94.4%
201890.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%5.5%90.4%93.2%93.2%90.4%90.4%93.2%
202091.7%5.6%0.0%2.8%0.0%93.1%91.7%93.1%93.1%91.7%94.4%94.4%94.4%91.7%
202288.0%1.2%9.6%0.0%0.0%90.4%90.4%94.0%89.2%90.4%91.6%91.6%91.6%90.4%
202384.5%5.6%0.0%2.8%0.0%87.3%85.9%94.4%85.9%85.9%87.3%87.3%87.3%85.9%
202488.7%7.0%1.4%0.0%2.8%93.0%93.0%93.0%90.1%93.0%90.1%90.1%90.1%93.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Emerald Hills Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $212 (1.8%) $11,869 (98.3%) $12,080
2020 $189 (2.1%) $8,966 (97.9%) $9,155
2021 $260 (2.0%) $13,032 (98.1%) $13,291
2022 $398 (2.9%) $13,541 (97.1%) $13,939

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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 106th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 177th of 1169 Elementary schools
 5.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Emerald Hills Elementary)82.168.1
 14%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sumner-Bonney Lake School District)6569.6
 4.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Emerald Hills Elementary)83.367
 16.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Sumner-Bonney Lake School District)69.771.4
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Emerald Hills Elementary)84.771.6
 13.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Sumner-Bonney Lake School District)69.664.1
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Emerald Hills Elementary)87.172.7
 14.3%
   4th Grade Math (Sumner-Bonney Lake School District)74.563.7
 10.8%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Emerald Hills Elementary)84.368.5
 15.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Sumner-Bonney Lake School District)75.471.6
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Emerald Hills Elementary)68.359.8
 8.5%
   5th Grade Math (Sumner-Bonney Lake School District)66.757.8
 8.8%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Emerald Hills Elementary)62.468.2
 5.8%
   5th Grade Science (Sumner-Bonney Lake School District)63.263.5
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Emerald Hills Elementary)83.869.3
 14.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Sumner-Bonney Lake School District)72.968.3
 4.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Emerald Hills Elementary)78.966.1
 12.8%
   All Grades Math (Sumner-Bonney Lake School District)63.753.6
 10.1%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Emerald Hills Elementary)62.468.2
 5.8%
   All Grades Science (Sumner-Bonney Lake School District)6160.1
 0.9%
   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 Students513541
 5.5%
African American57
 40%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian1224
 100%
Hispanic5168
 33.3%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White373375
 0.5%
Two or More Races6763
 6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.9%31.2%
 3.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Emerald Hills Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 541 students attended Emerald Hills Elementary.

Students who attend Emerald Hills Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lakeridge Middle School
High : Bonney Lake High School

Emerald Hills Elementary ranks 215th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Emerald Hills Elementary are 69% White, 13% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 1% African American.


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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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