Thornton Creek Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 7712 40th Ave NE
       Seattle, WA  98115


(206) 252-5300

District: Seattle School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
80th of 1,169 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,420 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  456

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.2%
Two or more races:
16.0%
Asian:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11% Help


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Compare Details Thornton Creek Elementary School ranks better than 93.2% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 16th among 72 ranked elementary schools in the Seattle School District No. 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.73. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.2%), two or more races (16%), Asian (10.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thornton Creek Elementary School is 13.5, which is the 25th best among 72 elementary schools in the Seattle School District No. 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thornton Creek Elementary School is $22,420, which is the 37th highest among 72 elementary schools in the Seattle School District No. 1.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Thornton Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Thornton Creek Elementary School 80th of 1169 Washington public elementary schools. (See Thornton Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Seattle School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Seattle School District No. 1 42nd of 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thornton Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Thornton Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 40.79 632nd 1026 38.4%
2005 61.69 388th 1031 62.4%
2006 78.25 163rd 1051 84.5%
2007 84.06 115th 1069 89.2%
2008 82.39 124th 1067 88.4%
2009 89.11 61st 1072 94.3%
2010 82.12 135th 1088 87.6%
2011 70.77 280th 1092 74.4%
2012 79.72 157th 1097 85.7%
2013 84.00 118th 1106 89.3%
2015 26.49 831st 1067 22.1%
2016 45.93 585th 1053 44.4%
2017 66.01 364th 1056 65.5%
2018 86.69 116th 1054 89.0%
2019 89.90 90th 1130 92.0%
2021 93.02 82nd 1107 92.6%
2022 88.35 128th 1169 89.1%
2023 92.73 80th 1169 93.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Thornton Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.29 94th 303 69.0%
2021 80.87 15th 128 88.3%
2022 81.46 38th 252 84.9%
2023 77.92 32nd 194 83.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Thornton Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.65 65th 637 89.8%
2019 96.66 14th 566 97.5%
2021 84.94 18th 158 88.6%
2022 74.36 72nd 478 84.9%
2023 86.14 23rd 308 92.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thornton Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 73.51 164th 1019 83.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Thornton Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.86 101st 1004 89.9%
2019 90.73 61st 1068 94.3%
2021 91.51 76th 1008 92.5%
2022 85.94 136th 1100 87.6%
2023 90.75 79th 1094 92.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Thornton Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.59 137th 999 86.3%
2019 85.86 133rd 1075 87.6%
2021 91.92 89th 1025 91.3%
2022 89.72 97th 1113 91.3%
2023 93.69 57th 1099 94.8%
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Rank History for White students at Thornton Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.63 147th 833 82.4%
2019 88.03 66th 1027 93.6%
2021 93.59 33rd 943 96.5%
2022 84.82 121st 1031 88.3%
2023 92.30 43rd 1011 95.7%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Thornton Creek Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 119 25 27 23 19 n/a n/a 0 213
1989 121 22 31 15 24 n/a n/a 0 213
1990 153 43 26 17 19 n/a n/a 0 258
1991 176 36 33 24 21 n/a n/a 0 290
1992 176 33 35 21 19 n/a n/a 0 284
1993 173 25 43 15 25 n/a n/a 0 281
1994 183 24 40 25 21 n/a n/a 0 293
1995 176 18 42 38 23 n/a n/a 0 297
1996 176 18 42 38 23 n/a n/a 0 297
1997 179 18 46 41 20 n/a n/a 0 304
1998 175 16 50 41 21 n/a n/a 0 303
1999 173 31 53 39 18 n/a n/a 0 314
2000 176 26 49 34 17 n/a n/a 0 302
2001 179 22 46 21 18 n/a n/a 0 286
2002 197 19 42 18 14 n/a n/a 0 290
2003 197 19 42 18 14 n/a n/a 0 290
2004 211 23 39 18 13 n/a n/a 0 304
2005 213 12 38 16 9 n/a n/a 0 288
2006 223 16 43 19 6 n/a n/a 0 307
2007 229 12 37 16 2 n/a n/a 0 296
2008 253 10 38 12 2 n/a n/a 0 315
2009 262 12 34 13 3 n/a n/a 0 324
2010 268 16 35 10 3 n/a n/a 0 332
2011 279 16 31 20 3 0 0 0 349
2012 282 8 16 23 2 0 40 0 371
2013 265 9 16 24 2 1 45 0 362
2014 281 8 17 28 2 0 51 0 387
2015 295 7 17 26 1 0 55 0 401
2016 306 4 18 27 0 0 61 0 416
2017 339 6 23 31 2 1 62 0 464
2018 393 8 24 30 2 1 75 0 533
2019 426 12 39 35 1 0 92 0 605
2020 397 12 35 37 1 0 97 1 580
2021 392 13 38 38 0 0 92 1 574
2022 305 21 42 32 1 1 75 0 477
2023 279 23 49 29 1 0 73 2 456

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thornton Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 213 9.0 23.6 0
1989 213 9.0 23.6 n/a
1990 258 0.5 516.0 0
1991 290 11.5 25.2 n/a
1992 284 13.5 21.0 n/a
1993 281 13.8 20.4 n/a
1994 293 14.5 20.2 n/a
1995 297 14.0 21.2 n/a
1996 297 14.0 21.2 n/a
1997 304 14.5 21.0 n/a
1998 303 13.5 22.4 n/a
1999 314 16.0 19.6 n/a
2000 302 17.0 17.8 n/a
2001 286 16.2 17.7 n/a
2002 290 16.7 17.4 10
2003 290 16.7 17.4 10
2004 304 16.0 19.0 9.9
2005 288 16.0 18.0 10.4
2006 307 17.1 18.0 8.8
2007 296 17.0 17.4 8.4
2008 315 17.1 18.4 7.6
2009 324 16.5 19.6 7.1
2010 332 18.3 18.1 7.5
2011 349 20.2 17.2 9.2
2012 371 21.3 17.4 10.5
2013 362 21.5 16.8 7.7
2014 387 n/a n/a 7.2
2015 401 28.0 14.3 7.7
2016 416 26.0 16.0 5.5
2017 464 29.6 15.6 6
2018 533 31.9 16.6 6
2019 605 39.9 15.1 5.5
2020 580 38.3 15.1 5.3
2021 574 38.9 14.7 7
2022 477 36.4 13.0 8.6
2023 456 33.6 13.5 11

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thornton Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 213 9.0 23.6 0
1989 213 9.0 23.6 n/a
1990 258 0.5 516.0 0
1991 290 11.5 25.2 n/a
1992 284 13.5 21.0 n/a
1993 281 13.8 20.4 n/a
1994 293 14.5 20.2 n/a
1995 297 14.0 21.2 n/a
1996 297 14.0 21.2 n/a
1997 304 14.5 21.0 n/a
1998 303 13.5 22.4 n/a
1999 314 16.0 19.6 n/a
2000 302 17.0 17.8 n/a
2001 286 16.2 17.7 n/a
2002 290 16.7 17.4 10
2003 290 16.7 17.4 10
2004 304 16.0 19.0 9.9
2005 288 16.0 18.0 10.4
2006 307 17.1 18.0 8.8
2007 296 17.0 17.4 8.4
2008 315 17.1 18.4 7.6
2009 324 16.5 19.6 7.1
2010 332 18.3 18.1 7.5
2011 349 20.2 17.2 9.2
2012 371 21.3 17.4 10.5
2013 362 21.5 16.8 7.7
2014 387 n/a n/a 7.2
2015 401 28.0 14.3 7.7
2016 416 26.0 16.0 5.5
2017 464 29.6 15.6 6
2018 533 31.9 16.6 6
2019 605 39.9 15.1 5.5
2020 580 38.3 15.1 5.3
2021 574 38.9 14.7 7
2022 477 36.4 13.0 8.6
2023 456 33.6 13.5 11

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Thornton Creek Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201675.3%0.0%1.3%0.0%88.3%92.2%83.1%87.0%88.3%93.5%
201772.5%1.1%1.1%0.0%12.1%79.1%85.7%82.4%81.3%85.7%85.7%
201884.6%0.0%0.0%1.0%3.9%86.5%95.2%95.2%90.4%93.3%91.4%
201991.9%0.0%2.0%0.0%2.0%95.0%96.0%93.9%95.0%97.0%96.0%
202093.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.7%93.8%95.1%98.8%95.1%95.1%100.0%100.0%100.0%95.1%
202194.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.3%94.9%96.2%96.2%96.2%96.2%97.5%97.5%97.5%96.2%
202294.4%2.8%0.0%1.4%0.0%97.2%97.2%97.2%94.4%97.2%97.2%97.2%97.2%97.2%
202397.3%0.0%0.0%1.4%0.0%98.7%98.7%100.0%100.0%98.7%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Thornton Creek Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201990.5%0.0%1.3%4.7%95.7%97.3%95.7%96.2%97.7%97.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Thornton Creek Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $180 (1.0%) $17,984 (99.0%) $18,163
2020 $52 (0.4%) $12,344 (99.6%) $12,395
2021 $1,156 (6.4%) $16,973 (93.6%) $18,129
2022 $2,162 (9.6%) $20,258 (90.4%) $22,420

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thornton Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 90th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 80th of 1169 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thornton Creek Elementary School)84.476.8
 7.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Seattle School District No. 1)67.163.1
 3.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Thornton Creek Elementary School)72.775.4
 2.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Seattle School District No. 1)69.264.8
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Thornton Creek Elementary School)86.877.3
 9.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Seattle School District No. 1)7064.2
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Thornton Creek Elementary School)8778.7
 8.3%
   4th Grade Math (Seattle School District No. 1)66.663.8
 2.8%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Thornton Creek Elementary School)81.477.8
 3.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Seattle School District No. 1)72.969
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Thornton Creek Elementary School)64.869.4
 4.7%
   5th Grade Math (Seattle School District No. 1)62.358
 4.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Thornton Creek Elementary School)80.381.9
 1.7%
   5th Grade Science (Seattle School District No. 1)66.965.9
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Thornton Creek Elementary School)84.277.3
 6.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Seattle School District No. 1)72.567.3
 5.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Thornton Creek Elementary School)74.774.5
 0.1%
   All Grades Math (Seattle School District No. 1)64.457.3
 7.1%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Thornton Creek Elementary School)80.381.9
 1.7%
   All Grades Science (Seattle School District No. 1)6560.3
 4.7%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students605456
 24.6%
African American1223
 91.7%
American Indian11
Asian3949
 25.6%
Hispanic3529
 17.1%
Pacific Islander00
White426279
 34.5%
Two or More Races9273
 20.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.5%11%
 5.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Thornton Creek Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 456 students attended Thornton Creek Elementary School.

Yes. Thornton Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 6.8% of Washington elementary schools.

Students at Thornton Creek Elementary School are 61% White, 16% Two or more races, 11% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 5% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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