Serving 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shadow Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shadow Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Shadow Lake Elementary School's student population of 479 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
479 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shadow Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shadow Lake Elementary School is 0.56, which is less 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
#618 out of 2088 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
9%
Hispanic
17%
27%
Black
1%
5%
White
63%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shadow Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Shadow Lake Elementary School is ranked #618 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Shadow Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Shadow Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tahoma Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Shadow Lake Elementary School?
479 students attend Shadow Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Shadow Lake Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shadow Lake Elementary School?
Shadow Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shadow Lake Elementary School offer ?
Shadow Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shadow Lake Elementary School part of?
Shadow Lake Elementary School is part of Tahoma School District.
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