Serving 373 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thorndyke 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower 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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thorndyke Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Thorndyke Elementary School's student population of 373 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
373 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Thorndyke 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 Thorndyke 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
#2033 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
15%
9%
Hispanic
31%
26%
Black
27%
5%
White
11%
48%
Hawaiian
10%
2%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thorndyke Elementary School's ranking?
Thorndyke Elementary School is ranked #2033 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Thorndyke Elementary School often compared to?
Thorndyke Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tukwila Elementary School, Cascade View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Thorndyke Elementary School?
373 students attend Thorndyke Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Thorndyke Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 10% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thorndyke Elementary School?
Thorndyke Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Thorndyke Elementary School offer ?
Thorndyke Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thorndyke Elementary School part of?
Thorndyke Elementary School is part of Tukwila School District.
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