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Penny Creek Elementary School

4117 132nd St. Se
Everett, WA 98208
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 790 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Penny Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 69% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (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 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 790 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 10% in WA
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Penny Creek Elementary School's student population of 790 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
790 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers

School Rankings

Penny Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Penny Creek Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#170 out of 2088 schools
(Top 10%)
69%
41%
76%
53%
70-74%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
32%
9%
Hispanic
15%
26%
Black
6%
5%
White
38%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.73
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Penny Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Penny Creek Elementary School is ranked #170 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Penny Creek Elementary School?
790 students attend Penny Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Penny Creek Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Penny Creek Elementary School?
Penny Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Penny Creek Elementary School offer ?
Penny Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Penny Creek Elementary School part of?
Penny Creek Elementary School is part of Everett School District.
In what neighborhood is Penny Creek Elementary School located?
Penny Creek Elementary School is located in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Everett, WA. There are 3 other public schools located in Silver Lake.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 790 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 69% (Top 10%)
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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