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Bowman Creek Elementary

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Bowman Creek Elementary ranks 466 th of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

466^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,160 Washington Elementary Schools

Better than 60% of Washington elementary schools

Summary

Bowman Creek Elementary is a public PK-5 school serving about 440 students in the Auburn School District, ranking as one of the stronger schools within its district but showing some recent declines in its statewide standing.

Academically, Bowman Creek is a standout within Auburn, with its math (55.3%) and science (51.7%) proficiency rates notably exceeding both district and state averages. It outperforms many nearby schools in the same district, such as Gildo Rey Elementary School and Pioneer Elementary School. However, its closest local peer, Lakeland Hills Elementary, maintains a higher overall ranking and proficiency. When compared to high-performing schools in neighboring districts like Crestwood Elementary in Sumner-Bonney Lake School District, Bowman Creek's scores, while solid, are lower.

Recent trends show areas for attention, as the school's overall ranking has dipped from previous years. This appears connected to significant declines in performance for key student groups, including English Language Learners and Hispanic students, whose scores have fallen sharply over the past two years. The school spends about $20,593 per student, which is typical for the area, but performance varies by grade, with fourth-grade English Language Arts being a relative weakness. For families in Auburn, Bowman Creek offers a stronger academic option than most district schools, but its recent trajectory suggests a need for focused support to help all students succeed.

440

Students ?

16.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,593

Per pupil spending ?

35%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5701 Kersey Way SE
Auburn, WA 98092

(253) 931-4900

District: Auburn School District

Students who attend Bowman Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Mt Baker Middle School
High:	Auburn Riverside High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.6%

Asian:

19.8%

Hispanic:

18.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 56th percentile in 2021 → 60th in 2025

Strengths

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Auburn School District

✓Above the Washington median (60th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school53%

District avg38%

Washington avg48%

466^th of 1,160

Washington public elementary schools ?

Top 40%▲ up 4 pts since 2021

From top 44% (2021) to top 40% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 16Elementary Schools in the Auburn School District

164^th of 247Auburn 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	57.2	466 of 1160	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	70.3	313 of 1168	73.2%	★★★★☆
2023	70.5	321 of 1169	72.5%	★★★★☆
2022	76.0	265 of 1169	77.3%	★★★★☆
2021	51.8	492 of 1107	55.6%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2024	36.5	105 of 163	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.6	81 of 170	52.4%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	40.8	167 of 303	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	76.6	51 of 320	84.1%	★★★★☆
2023	49.0	105 of 254	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.1	68 of 213	68.1%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	64.5	347 of 1092	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	75.0	244 of 1093	77.7%	★★★★☆
2023	72.8	265 of 1094	75.8%	★★★★☆
2022	76.8	230 of 1100	79.1%	★★★★☆
2021	53.4	425 of 1008	57.8%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	52.7	293 of 659	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	71.8	143 of 651	78.0%	★★★★☆
2023	91.0	23 of 633	96.4%	★★★★★
2022	91.9	26 of 694	96.3%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	50.7	480 of 1013	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.2	366 of 1024	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.2	516 of 1013	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	67.5	230 of 1019	77.4%	★★★★☆
2021	37.7	537 of 854	37.1%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	48.7	544 of 1098	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.6	377 of 1099	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.5	329 of 1099	70.1%	★★★★☆
2022	74.6	269 of 1113	75.8%	★★★★☆
2021	46.2	511 of 1025	50.1%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	22.8	309 of 363	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	78.6	192 of 1007	80.9%	★★★★☆
2024	85.6	109 of 1009	89.2%	★★★★☆
2023	76.3	227 of 1011	77.5%	★★★★☆
2022	78.7	203 of 1031	80.3%	★★★★☆
2021	38.1	595 of 943	36.9%	★★☆☆☆

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)

White (2025)81st percentile+21 vs school

Female (2025)68th percentile+8 vs school

Hispanic (2025)56th percentile-4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)53rd percentile-7 vs school

Male (2025)50th percentile-9 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)45th percentile-15 vs school

Asian (2024)36th percentile-38 vs school

Special Education (2025)15th percentile-45 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

Math55%+13 vs state

Science52%~ state avg

English Language Arts51%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)		SBAC English Language Arts (2025)				SBAC Math (2025)				% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th 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
Bowman Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5701 Kersey Way SE	Auburn	98092	King County	Auburn School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 931-4900	440	27	16.1	35.0%	170 (38.6%)	44 (10.0%)	82 (18.6%)	87 (19.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.4%)	42 (9.5%)	57.2	466^th of 1160 public elementary schools	59.8%		70.3	313^th of 1168 public elementary schools	73.2%	153	51.7	51.7	50.0	47.1	55.9	50.8	57.1	52.2	56.7	55.3	85.0	88.8	90.0	90.0	90.0	87.5	92.5	87.5	87.5	87.5	$20,593	$570	$20,023
Lake Tapps Elementary	Public	1-3	1320 178th Avenue E.	Lake Tapps	98391	Pierce County	Dieringer School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 862-6600	460	31	14.8	22.2%	284 (61.7%)	24 (5.2%)	39 (8.5%)	50 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	53 (11.5%)								(n/a)			62.3			62.3	69.0			69.0											$21,910	$35	$21,874
Lakeland Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1020 Evergreen Way SE	Auburn	98092	Pierce County	Auburn School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 876-7711	512	32	15.8	35.7%	159 (31.1%)	47 (9.2%)	140 (27.3%)	97 (18.9%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.8%)	62 (12.1%)	72.1	292^nd of 1160 public elementary schools	74.8%		79.6	224^th of 1168 public elementary schools	80.8%	68	53.8	53.8	60.6	55.2	64.1	60.5	70.9	64.2	57.1	64.6	96.3	97.6	97.6	97.6	97.6	96.3	98.8	97.6	96.3	96.3	$19,577	$325	$19,252
Ilalko Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	301 Oravetz Pl SE	Auburn	98092	King County	Auburn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 931-4748	468	30	15.6	63.0%	141 (30.1%)	47 (10.0%)	147 (31.4%)	50 (10.7%)	6 (1.3%)	41 (8.8%)	36 (7.7%)	33.2	781^st of 1160 public elementary schools	32.7%		37.2	716^th of 1168 public elementary schools	38.7%	65	40.3	40.3	40.3	44.9	37.5	40.9	45.6	44.9	33.8	41.4	80.6	81.9	87.5	87.5	87.5	83.3	86.1	81.9	83.3	83.3	$20,945	$1,036	$19,909
Gildo Rey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1005 37th St SE	Auburn	98002	King County	Auburn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 931-4952	416	27	15.5	72.6%	66 (15.9%)	20 (4.8%)	253 (60.8%)	34 (8.2%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.6%)	27 (6.5%)	30	825^th of 1160 public elementary schools	28.9%		30.1	815^th of 1168 public elementary schools	30.2%	10	17.2	17.2	42.6	45.8	22.4	36.8	63.0	45.9	10.3	39.3	86.4	94.9	94.9	94.9	94.9	89.8	96.6	91.5	89.8	89.8	$21,823	$737	$21,086
Chinook Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3502 Auburn Way S	Auburn	98092	King County	Auburn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 931-4980	700	42	16.5	62.7%	125 (17.9%)	32 (4.6%)	319 (45.6%)	44 (6.3%)	78 (11.1%)	42 (6.0%)	60 (8.6%)	22	949^th of 1160 public elementary schools	18.2%		23.4	924^th of 1168 public elementary schools	20.9%	25	25.3	25.3	45.0	40.9	35.4	40.2	35.9	33.6	21.1	30.0	91.2	94.5	96.7	96.7	96.7	92.3	94.5	94.5	92.3	92.3	$19,969	$1,242	$18,727
Pioneer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2301 M St SE	Auburn	98002	King County	Auburn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 931-4986	621	43	14.4	72.0%	89 (14.3%)	25 (4.0%)	371 (59.7%)	38 (6.1%)	2 (0.3%)	46 (7.4%)	50 (8.1%)	17.9	988^th of 1160 public elementary schools	14.8%		18.2	993^rd of 1168 public elementary schools	15.0%	5	17.5	17.5	25.8	33.7	21.3	26.9	41.2	43.4	25.0	36.9	86.0	91.0	94.0	94.0	94.0	89.0	92.0	90.0	89.0	89.0	$19,748	$838	$18,910
Crestwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3914 W Tapps Dr E	Bonney Lake	98390	Pierce County	Sumner-Bonney Lake School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 891-4550	393	26	15.4	38.7%	268 (68.2%)	10 (2.5%)	54 (13.7%)	19 (4.8%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (9.7%)	83	186^th of 1160 public elementary schools	84.0%		76.2	261^st of 1168 public elementary schools	77.7%	75	63.6	63.6	67.4	76.3	67.3	70.6	69.6	62.7	69.1	66.9	83.6	85.5	85.5	85.5	85.5	85.5	90.9	83.6	85.5	85.5	$20,572	$685	$19,887
Alpac Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	310 Milwaukee Blvd N	Pacific	98047	King County	Auburn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 931-4976	534	34	15.5	62.0%	158 (29.6%)	29 (5.4%)	198 (37.1%)	82 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.3%)	44 (8.2%)	43.4	634^th of 1160 public elementary schools	45.3%		50.1	560^th of 1168 public elementary schools	52.1%	74	52.2	52.2	36.9	35.4	62.0	44.9	48.8	31.3	54.4	44.5	82.1	85.9	84.6	84.6	84.6	85.9	88.5	83.3	85.9	85.9	$18,303	$993	$17,309
Terminal Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1101 D St SE	Auburn	98002	King County	Auburn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(253) 931-4978	610	37	16.6	69.3%	147 (24.1%)	57 (9.3%)	241 (39.5%)	58 (9.5%)	4 (0.7%)	52 (8.5%)	51 (8.4%)	42.2	656^th of 1160 public elementary schools	43.4%		30.6	808^th of 1168 public elementary schools	30.8%	152	45.5	45.5	39.0	55.2	40.6	45.2	40.2	58.3	40.0	46.4	86.2	90.8	89.7	89.7	89.7	89.7	92.0	87.4	89.7	89.7	$20,462	$663	$19,799

Frequently Asked Questions about Bowman Creek Elementary

What district is Bowman Creek Elementary in?

Auburn School District

What schools do graduates of Bowman Creek Elementary attend?

Students who attend Bowman Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mt Baker Middle School
High : Auburn Riverside High School

Is Bowman Creek Elementary a good school?

Bowman Creek Elementary ranks 466^th of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Bowman Creek Elementary?

Students at Bowman Creek Elementary are 39% White, 20% Asian, 19% Hispanic, 10% African American, 10% Two or more races, 3% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend Bowman Creek Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 440 students attended Bowman Creek Elementary.

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