Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Idlewild Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idlewild Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Idlewild Elementary School's student population of 435 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
435 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Idlewild Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idlewild Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1147 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
20%
26%
Black
11%
5%
White
46%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
19%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idlewild Elementary School's ranking?
Idlewild Elementary School is ranked #1147 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Idlewild Elementary School often compared to?
Idlewild Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakbrook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Idlewild Elementary School?
435 students attend Idlewild Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Idlewild Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idlewild Elementary School?
Idlewild Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Idlewild Elementary School offer ?
Idlewild Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Idlewild Elementary School part of?
Idlewild Elementary School is part of Clover Park School District.
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