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College Place Elementary

Public Grades K-6

1037^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,160 Washington Elementary Schools

Better than 11% of Washington elementary schools

Summary

College Place Elementary is a K-6 public school serving 473 students in Lynnwood, Washington, as part of the generally well-regarded Edmonds School District, but it faces significant academic challenges with a state ranking in the bottom 11% of schools.

The school's academic performance is substantially below district and state averages, with only about 32% of students proficient in English and 21% in math, and it serves a student population where over 75% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic need. This performance stands in stark contrast to some nearby schools, such as the top-ranked Challenge Elementary or Seaview Elementary, which have much lower poverty rates and far higher test scores, highlighting a strong correlation between community socioeconomic factors and academic outcomes in the area.

Despite mid-level per-student spending and a typical student-teacher ratio, College Place has shown a consistent seven-year decline in rankings, distinguishing it from other schools like Mountlake Terrace Elementary that have shown more variability. The school's struggles are particularly pronounced for students from low-income families and English Language Learners, though it has shown historical strengths with other student groups, suggesting potential strategies that could be leveraged for improvement across the board.

473

Students ?

14.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,934

Per pupil spending ?

75.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

20401 76th Ave W
Lynnwood, WA 98036-5898

(425) 431-7620

District: Edmonds School District

Students who attend College Place Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	College Place Middle School
High:	Edmonds Woodway High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

57.9%

White:

19.0%

African American:

10.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 35th percentile in 2015 → 11th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Washington average (29% vs 48% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (11th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 24 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school29%

District avg53%

Washington avg48%

1,037^th of 1,160

Washington public elementary schools ?

Bottom 11%▼ down 25 pts since 2015

From bottom 35% (2015) to bottom 11% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

22^nd of 23Elementary Schools in the Edmonds School District

74^th of 247Edmonds School District among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	14.2	1037 of 1160	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	16.5	1022 of 1168	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	16.6	1023 of 1169	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	17.0	1010 of 1169	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	23.3	840 of 1107	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	27.4	863 of 1130	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	19.1	884 of 1054	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	40.9	639 of 1056	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	32.5	735 of 1053	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	38.2	689 of 1067	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	47.9	626 of 1106	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	42.0	688 of 1097	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	48.1	594 of 1092	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	42.6	660 of 1088	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2009	47.3	601 of 1072	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	25.2	877 of 1067	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	35.5	742 of 1069	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2006	49.6	552 of 1051	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2005	54.4	481 of 1031	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2004	65.1	317 of 1026	69.1%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2022	63.9	27 of 108	75.0%	★★★★☆
2019	38.2	73 of 110	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	33.5	85 of 107	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	20.8	248 of 303	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.0	222 of 320	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	33.8	24 of 32	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	49.0	98 of 248	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	25.8	289 of 333	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	16.1	964 of 1092	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	19.9	907 of 1093	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	17.1	945 of 1094	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	20.3	919 of 1100	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	27.1	741 of 1008	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	34.2	752 of 1068	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	16.6	875 of 1004	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	14.8	613 of 659	7.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	17.8	579 of 651	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	19.0	563 of 633	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	26.0	554 of 694	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	31.2	346 of 501	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.0	423 of 697	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	32.3	388 of 540	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	18.0	902 of 1013	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	20.0	902 of 1024	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	26.6	822 of 1013	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	27.0	820 of 1019	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	45.9	426 of 854	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	41.8	605 of 979	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	23.7	711 of 835	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	14.7	990 of 1098	9.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	16.9	967 of 1099	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	18.2	949 of 1099	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	18.8	944 of 1113	15.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	28.4	721 of 1025	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	25.9	843 of 1075	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	22.9	809 of 999	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2019	43.3	281 of 566	50.4%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	36.7	650 of 1007	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.9	630 of 1009	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.8	694 of 1011	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	30.3	771 of 1031	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	34.7	736 of 1027	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	18.7	729 of 833	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2022)75th percentile+61 vs school

Special Education (2019)50th percentile+27 vs school

White (2025)35th percentile+25 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)18th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2025)12th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)11th percentile~ school

Male (2025)10th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)7th percentile-4 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

Science35%-14 vs state

English Language Arts32%-21 vs state

Math21%-21 vs state

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What people are saying

by a citizen
Thursday, January 23, 2020

Some teachers try very hard for their students here, sadly some have moved on from when I was there. In my heart I know that my teachers still strive for excellence in their classrooms. Thank you Jeff Miller, and Mr. Olson, I could not be who I am today without you! Close Quote

by a teacher
Saturday, June 22, 2019

Supportive staff, kind teachers. Close Quote

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Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
College Place Elementary	Public	K-6	20401 76th Ave W	Lynnwood	98036	Snohomish County	Edmonds School District	No	No	No	Yes	(425) 431-7620	473	33	14.2	75.3%	90 (19.0%)	48 (10.1%)	274 (57.9%)	24 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.0%)	18 (3.8%)	14.2	1037^th of 1160 public elementary schools	10.6%		16.5	1022^nd of 1168 public elementary schools	12.5%	15	35.1		35.1	28.8	26.5	34.5	37.3			31.7	19.7	23.5	19.6	22.4			21.4	82.8	87.9	96.6	96.6	96.6	89.7	89.7	87.9	89.7	89.7	$19,934	$1,046	$18,888
Maplewood Parent Coop	Public	PK, KG-8	8500 200th St SW	Edmonds	98026	Snohomish County	Edmonds School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 431-7515	476	26	18.1	16.8%	292 (61.3%)	48 (10.1%)	35 (7.4%)	62 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (7.1%)	95.9	36^th of 1160 public elementary schools	96.9%		96.4	27^th of 1168 public elementary schools	97.7%	9	83.9	56.0	70.8	80.4	76.5	82.1	80.0	78.6	72.0	78.3	84.8	82.4	80.4	78.2	73.2	78.0	79.3	95.6	95.6	95.6	95.6	95.6	95.6	95.6	95.6	95.6	95.6	$20,668	$472	$20,196
Chase Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	21603 84th Ave W	Edmonds	98020	Snohomish County	Edmonds School District	No	No	No	Yes	(425) 431-7495	413	27	15.4	57.1%	138 (33.4%)	46 (11.1%)	146 (35.4%)	39 (9.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	36 (8.7%)	25.8	890^th of 1160 public elementary schools	23.3%		41.1	663^rd of 1168 public elementary schools	43.2%	227	40.0		40.0	51.2	34.1	43.5	23.7			38.6	44.2	31.8	26.1	23.7			31.6	82.1	89.7	89.7	89.7	89.7	89.7	94.9	82.1	89.7	89.7	$24,542	$994	$23,547
Seaview Elementary	Public	K-6	8426 188th St SW	Edmonds	98026	Snohomish County	Edmonds School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 431-7383	402	25	16.0	24.9%	272 (67.7%)	21 (5.2%)	41 (10.2%)	25 (6.2%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (9.7%)	83.2	183^rd of 1160 public elementary schools	84.2%		88.6	125^th of 1168 public elementary schools	89.3%	58	63.6		63.6	72.7	70.0	70.5	73.0			71.8	75.8	62.0	61.4	50.8			62.8	93.8	93.8	95.8	95.8	95.8	95.8	95.8	95.8	95.8	95.8	$19,686	$374	$19,311
Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	19400 56th Ave W	Lynnwood	98036	Snohomish County	Edmonds School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 670-7211	397	9	42.0	51.4%	117 (29.5%)	61 (15.4%)	108 (27.2%)	70 (17.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.1%)								(n/a)																												$32,190	$3,287	$28,903
Cedar Valley Elementary	Public	K-6	19200 56th Ave W	Lynnwood	98036	Snohomish County	Edmonds School District	No	No	No	Yes	(425) 431-7390	427	33	13.1	73.8%	103 (24.1%)	51 (11.9%)	218 (51.1%)	37 (8.7%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.5%)	8.3	1111^th of 1160 public elementary schools	4.2%		7.4	1121^st of 1168 public elementary schools	4.0%	10	22.9		22.9	26.1	29.2	20.8	20.5			24.4	26.1	20.8		15.9			17.7	89.5	93.4	93.4	93.4	93.4	93.4	93.4	92.1	93.4	93.4	$21,432	$1,515	$19,917
Edmonds Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1215 Olympic Avenue	Edmonds	98020	Snohomish County	Edmonds School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 431-7374	310	20	15.6	15.2%	204 (65.8%)	13 (4.2%)	40 (12.9%)	21 (6.8%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (8.7%)	79.9	211^th of 1160 public elementary schools	81.8%		80.2	216^th of 1168 public elementary schools	81.5%	5	65.7		65.7	57.9	87.5	69.4	85.7			74.5	64.1	81.3	32.4	68.6			61.4	88.2	94.1	90.2	90.2	90.2	92.2	88.2	90.2	92.2	92.2	$24,051	$442	$23,609
Westgate Elementary	Public	K-6	9601 220th St SW	Edmonds	98020	Snohomish County	Edmonds School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 431-7470	472	32	14.8	37.5%	248 (52.5%)	27 (5.7%)	113 (23.9%)	39 (8.3%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.1%)	39 (8.3%)	62.6	404^th of 1160 public elementary schools	65.2%		65.9	369^th of 1168 public elementary schools	68.4%	35	59.4		59.4	51.3	58.3	53.6	75.0			58.0	46.2	55.0	36.2	62.5			48.6	93.3	93.3	96.0	96.0	96.0	96.0	96.0	96.0	96.0	96.0	$19,135	$243	$18,891
Mountlake Terrace Elementary	Public	K-6	22001 52nd Ave West	Mountlake Terrace	98043	Snohomish County	Edmonds School District	No	No	No	Yes	(425) 431-7894	426	31	13.5	55.4%	145 (34.0%)	34 (8.0%)	144 (33.8%)	49 (11.5%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.9%)	45 (10.6%)	45.6	606^th of 1160 public elementary schools	47.8%		26	880^th of 1168 public elementary schools	24.7%	274	47.3		47.3	52.8	49.0	57.9	46.0			51.7	43.4	41.2	33.3	43.1			40.1	98.3	98.3	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	98.3	100.0	100.0	$21,842	$814	$21,029
Challenge Elementary	Public	K-6	5409 228th St SW	Mountlake Terrace	98043	Snohomish County	Edmonds School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 431-7157	414	0	68.9	12.3%	168 (40.6%)	14 (3.4%)	29 (7.0%)	146 (35.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (12.3%)	99.5	1^st of 1160 public elementary schools	99.9%		99.5	1^st of 1168 public elementary schools	99.9%					93.2	95.6		97.8			96.5		97.8		96.6			97.4											$5,476	$238	$5,238

Frequently Asked Questions about College Place Elementary

How many students attend College Place Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 473 students attended College Place Elementary.

Is College Place Elementary a good school?

College Place Elementary ranks in the bottom 10.6% of Washington elementary schools.

What district is College Place Elementary in?

Edmonds School District

What schools do graduates of College Place Elementary attend?

Students who attend College Place Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : College Place Middle School
High : Edmonds Woodway High School

What is the racial makeup of College Place Elementary?

Students at College Place Elementary are 58% Hispanic, 19% White, 10% African American, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 3% Pacific Islander, 1% Not Specified.

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