Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lake Forest Park Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Forest Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lake Forest Park Elementary School's student population of 392 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Lake Forest Park Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Forest Park Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#310 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
9%
Hispanic
13%
26%
Black
6%
5%
White
55%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
15%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Forest Park Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Forest Park Elementary School is ranked #310 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Lake Forest Park Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Forest Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Lake Forest Park Elementary School?
392 students attend Lake Forest Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Lake Forest Park Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Forest Park Elementary School?
Lake Forest Park Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lake Forest Park Elementary School offer ?
Lake Forest Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Forest Park Elementary School part of?
Lake Forest Park Elementary School is part of Shoreline School District.
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