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Rainier View Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1007^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,160 Washington Elementary Schools

Better than 13% of Washington elementary schools

Summary

Rainier View Elementary is a small public school in Seattle, serving about 167 students from Pre-K through 5th grade in a diverse and economically challenged area.

Academically, the school faces significant challenges, with student proficiency in English, math, and science falling well below both the Seattle School District No. 1 and state averages; its statewide ranking has also declined sharply over the past decade. However, the school has notable strengths, particularly in supporting its English Language Learners, where its performance ranks in the 87th percentile. Compared to nearby schools in other districts, such as Tukwila Elementary and Campbell Hill Elementary School, Rainier View's overall academic results are lower, even when considering schools with similar student demographics.

Rainier View operates with a favorable student-teacher ratio but receives less funding per student than some other schools in its own district, like South Shore Pk-8 School. The concentration of struggling schools in its immediate area, including Emerson Elementary School, suggests broader neighborhood factors may be at play. While the school's consistent downward trend is concerning, its demonstrated success with specific student groups indicates areas of expertise that could be built upon for broader improvement.

167

Students ?

12.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,100

Per pupil spending ?

53.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

11650 Beacon Av S
Seattle, WA 98178-2881

(206) 252-6700

District: Seattle School District No. 1

Students who attend Rainier View Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Aki Kurose Middle School
High:	Rainier Beach High School

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

31.1%

African American:

29.9%

Hispanic:

19.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 88th percentile in 2015 → 13th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Washington average (31% vs 48% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (13th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 75 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school31%

District avg63%

Washington avg48%

1,007^th of 1,160

Washington public elementary schools ?

Bottom 13%▼ down 75 pts since 2015

From top 12% (2015) to bottom 13% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

67^th of 70Elementary Schools in the Seattle School District No. 1

45^th of 247Seattle School District No. 1 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	16.8	1007 of 1160	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	24.2	912 of 1168	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	23.1	934 of 1169	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	37.7	714 of 1169	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	30.8	746 of 1107	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	40.5	687 of 1130	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	59.3	424 of 1054	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	80.2	197 of 1056	81.3%	★★★★☆
2016	65.3	363 of 1053	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	85.2	129 of 1067	87.9%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2022	59.0	36 of 108	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	40.0	23 of 47	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.4	35 of 110	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	73.3	15 of 107	86.0%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	27.8	143 of 189	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	24.1	138 of 170	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	54.8	97 of 187	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	29.9	155 of 201	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	50.7	97 of 169	42.6%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2024	79.2	43 of 320	86.6%	★★★★☆
2023	57.8	81 of 254	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	68.9	31 of 248	87.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	22.5	884 of 1092	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	13.1	997 of 1093	8.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	14.9	975 of 1094	10.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	26.1	837 of 1100	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	19.4	841 of 1008	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	38.3	703 of 1068	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.6	523 of 1004	47.9%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	46.5	537 of 1013	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.0	696 of 1024	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.9	624 of 1013	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	53.8	419 of 1019	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.1	378 of 854	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.7	466 of 979	52.4%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	21.1	902 of 1098	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	41.4	635 of 1099	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.2	676 of 1099	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	49.9	520 of 1113	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.4	536 of 1025	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	30.2	784 of 1075	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	63.6	353 of 999	64.7%	★★★☆☆

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)

English Language Learner (2024)87th percentile+65 vs school

African American (2022)67th percentile+28 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)47th percentile+34 vs school

Asian (2025)24th percentile+11 vs school

Female (2025)19th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2025)18th percentile+5 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

Science33%-16 vs state

English Language Arts32%-21 vs state

Math27%-16 vs state

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by a parent on FaceBook
Thursday, September 11, 2014

I'm highly disappointed that this school doesn't apply current evidence based research to the teaching practices. Recess and phys. ed are practically non-existent, and children are often chastised for lack of focus and "fidgeting" in class. The children are then punished by having their recess removed. Lack of focus has a direct correlation to lack of exercise. I'd like to think that schools are doing research into their practices and not just using teaching as an excuse to dictate rules and regulations to children. Close Quote

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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 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
Rainier View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11650 Beacon Av S	Seattle	98178	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 252-6700	167	14	12.3	53.9%	19 (11.4%)	50 (29.9%)	32 (19.2%)	52 (31.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.8%)	16.8	1007^th of 1160 public elementary schools	13.2%		24.2	912^th of 1168 public elementary schools	21.9%	95	33.3		33.3	29.6	22.2	45.8				32.1	29.6	22.2	29.2				26.9	66.7	66.7	76.7	76.7	76.7	70.0	83.3	76.7	70.0	70.0	$21,100	$929	$20,172
Campbell Hill Elementary School	Public	K-5	6418 S 124th St	Seattle	98178	King County	Renton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(425) 204-4000	345	23	14.8	70.7%	15 (4.3%)	108 (31.3%)	96 (27.8%)	80 (23.2%)	2 (0.6%)	13 (3.8%)	30 (8.7%)	39.9	683^rd of 1160 public elementary schools	41.1%		27.8	856^th of 1168 public elementary schools	26.7%	173	45.8		45.8	21.6	51.9	67.4				46.7	33.3	42.3	41.7				39.1	75.0	83.3	85.0	85.0	85.0	80.0	91.7	85.0	80.0	80.0	$22,895	$2,219	$20,677
Lakeridge Elementary School	Public	K-5	7400 S 115th St	Seattle	98178	King County	Renton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(425) 204-4100	287	21	13.5	62.7%	46 (16.0%)	97 (33.8%)	60 (20.9%)	59 (20.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	22 (7.7%)	22.1	947^th of 1160 public elementary schools	18.4%		16.8	1017^th of 1168 public elementary schools	12.9%	70	41.7		41.7	34.2	20.9	47.9				34.9	31.0	18.6	37.5				29.3	87.0	93.5	95.7	95.7	95.7	95.7	93.5	95.7	95.7	95.7	$23,735	$2,908	$20,827
Emerson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9709 60 Av S	Seattle	98118	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 252-7100	398	26	15.3	73.6%	43 (10.8%)	179 (45.0%)	97 (24.4%)	35 (8.8%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.3%)	35 (8.8%)	7.7	1121^st of 1160 public elementary schools	3.4%		12.2	1079^th of 1168 public elementary schools	7.6%	42	18.6		18.6	28.1	17.3	23.7				23.2	22.8	21.6	20.3				21.6	81.8	90.9	81.8	81.8	81.8	90.9	94.6	87.3	90.9	90.9	$28,461	$2,869	$25,592
Bryn Mawr Elementary School	Public	K-5	8212 S 118th St	Seattle	98178	King County	Renton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(425) 204-4150	415	25	16.8	62.2%	51 (12.3%)	77 (18.6%)	142 (34.2%)	79 (19.0%)	4 (1.0%)	15 (3.6%)	47 (11.3%)	19.5	973^rd of 1160 public elementary schools	16.1%		24.3	906^th of 1168 public elementary schools	22.4%	67	27.8		27.8	35.2	31.5	33.3				33.5	46.5	31.5	22.2				34.6	89.4	93.9	93.9	93.9	93.9	92.4	97.0	95.5	92.4	92.4	$22,408	$1,608	$20,800
South Shore Pk-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	4800 S Henderson St	Seattle	98118	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 252-7600	546	45	12.2	64.1%	102 (18.7%)	245 (44.9%)	60 (11.0%)	86 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (9.7%)	33.9	765^th of 1160 public elementary schools	34.1%		27	867^th of 1168 public elementary schools	25.8%	102	46.0	23.3	33.6	41.2	28.0	52.9	51.7	42.2	45.0	43.8	33.3	22.0	46.0	31.0	34.1	24.6	31.5	89.7	89.7	91.4	91.4	91.4	89.7	94.8	91.4	89.7	89.7	$30,822	$1,407	$29,415
Hilltop Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12250 24th Ave S	Seattle	98168	King County	Highline School District	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 631-4000	519	29	17.8	76.1%	31 (6.0%)	30 (5.8%)	344 (66.3%)	78 (15.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	33 (6.4%)	6.3	1133^rd of 1160 public elementary schools	2.3%		3.8	1154^th of 1168 public elementary schools	1.2%	21	16.1		16.1	17.7	17.7	16.1				17.2	31.4	21.8	14.5				22.9	95.8	98.6	100.0	100.0	100.0	98.6	100.0	95.8	98.6	98.6	$21,467	$3,162	$18,305
Cascade View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13601 32nd Avenue S	Tukwila	98168	King County	Tukwila School District	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 901-7700	481	23	20.6	80.7%	53 (11.0%)	94 (19.5%)	152 (31.6%)	140 (29.1%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.3%)	24 (5.0%)	7.1	1125^th of 1160 public elementary schools	3.0%		6.3	1132^nd of 1168 public elementary schools	3.1%	7	26.9		26.9	28.3	9.8	17.9				18.7	32.1	9.8	11.9				17.5	75.0	81.8	83.0	83.0	83.0	80.7	86.4	81.8	80.7	80.7	$24,231	$3,607	$20,625
Dunlap Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4525 S Cloverdale St	Seattle	98118	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 252-7000	261	25	10.6	77.0%	33 (12.6%)	75 (28.7%)	51 (19.5%)	71 (27.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	29 (11.1%)	25.2	897^th of 1160 public elementary schools	22.7%		34.5	763^rd of 1168 public elementary schools	34.7%	134	30.6		30.6	45.2	33.3	57.1				47.3	29.0	22.6	28.6				27.0	75.8	93.9	93.9	93.9	93.9	81.8	97.0	87.9	81.8	81.8	$28,482	$1,375	$27,108
Tukwila Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5939 S 149th St	Tukwila	98168	King County	Tukwila School District	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 901-7500	458	22	20.4	71.4%	60 (13.1%)	93 (20.3%)	163 (35.6%)	92 (20.1%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.4%)	38 (8.3%)	36.5	721^st of 1160 public elementary schools	37.8%		29.4	830^th of 1168 public elementary schools	28.9%	109	49.3		49.3	49.4	35.0	47.3				44.7	45.2	41.9	30.7				39.4	76.2	81.0	81.0	81.0	81.0	79.4	88.9	81.0	79.4	79.4	$25,946	$3,209	$22,737

Frequently Asked Questions about Rainier View Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Rainier View Elementary School?

Students at Rainier View Elementary School are 31% Asian, 30% African American, 19% Hispanic, 11% White, 8% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Rainier View Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Rainier View Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Aki Kurose Middle School
High : Rainier Beach High School

What district is Rainier View Elementary School in?

Seattle School District No. 1

Is Rainier View Elementary School a good school?

Rainier View Elementary School ranks in the bottom 13.2% of Washington elementary schools.

How many students attend Rainier View Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 167 students attended Rainier View Elementary School.

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