Serving 434 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cougar Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cougar Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Cougar Creek Elementary School's student population of 434 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
434 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Rankings
Cougar Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cougar Creek Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1402 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
19%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
62%
48%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cougar Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Cougar Creek Elementary School is ranked #1402 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Cougar Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Cougar Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakewood Elementary School, English Crossing Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Cougar Creek Elementary School?
434 students attend Cougar Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Cougar Creek Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cougar Creek Elementary School?
Cougar Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cougar Creek Elementary School offer ?
Cougar Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cougar Creek Elementary School part of?
Cougar Creek Elementary School is part of Lakewood School District.
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