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Lawton Elementary School vs. Catharine Blaine K-8 School

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School Overview

School
Lawton Elementary School
4000 27 Av W
Seattle, WA 98199
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Catharine Blaine K-8 School
2550 34 Av W
Seattle, WA 98199
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Lawton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Catharine Blaine K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 322 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lawton Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 436 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Catharine Blaine K-8 School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
322 students
436 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lawton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Catharine Blaine K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lawton Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Catharine Blaine K-8 School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lawton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Catharine Blaine K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lawton Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Catharine Blaine K-8 School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#58 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 5%)
#88 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lawton Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Catharine Blaine K-8 School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Top 5% in WA)
74%
(Top 10% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lawton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Catharine Blaine K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Top 10% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
82%
(Top 10% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lawton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Catharine Blaine K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Top 10% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 20% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lawton Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Catharine Blaine K-8 School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
55
39
Grade 1 Students
57
54
Grade 2 Students
51
46
Grade 3 Students
52
46
Grade 4 Students
54
45
Grade 5 Students
53
46
Grade 6 Students
-
54
Grade 7 Students
-
52
Grade 8 Students
-
54

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lawton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Catharine Blaine K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
7%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lawton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Catharine Blaine K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lawton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Catharine Blaine K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lawton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Catharine Blaine K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
68%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lawton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Catharine Blaine K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Catharine Blaine K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
16%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lawton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Catharine Blaine K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.51
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lawton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Catharine Blaine K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lawton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Catharine Blaine K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(22-23 School Year Data)
3%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lawton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Catharine Blaine K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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