Serving 422 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Panther Lake Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Panther Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Panther Lake Elementary School's student population of 422 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Panther Lake 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 Panther Lake Elementary School is 0.79, 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
#2055 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
9%
Hispanic
34%
26%
Black
24%
5%
White
13%
48%
Hawaiian
14%
2%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Panther Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Panther Lake Elementary School is ranked #2055 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Panther Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Panther Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Enterprise Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Panther Lake Elementary School?
422 students attend Panther Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Panther Lake Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hawaiian, 13% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Panther Lake Elementary School?
Panther Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Panther Lake Elementary School offer ?
Panther Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Panther Lake Elementary School part of?
Panther Lake Elementary School is part of Federal Way School District.
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