A+
Excellent
98/100

Thornton Creek Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 7712 40th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Overall
A+
98/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 84% · Math 75% proficient · 91st percentile in Washington
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Washington for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Washington schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

98
Repit Score
out of 100
453
Students
enrolled
14.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%91/100reading 93rd percentile, math 88th percentile among Washington elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%89/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 11% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Washington schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +10 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Washington. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency84% (+25 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency75% (+28 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Washington state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White87%77%reading +20 pts, math +14 pts92nd percentile (list)
Multiracial75%65%reading +11 pts, math +7 pts73rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 7712 40th Ave NE
City Seattle
ZIP Code 98115
District 5307710
NCES School ID 530771001253
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 98115

Understanding the community around Thornton Creek Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $141,013
Per Capita Income $80,879
Poverty Rate 2.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 64.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 77.3%
High School or Higher 98.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $985,000
Median Rent $2,078
Owner-Occupied 60.6%
Renter-Occupied 39.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Thornton Creek Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.8%
Female 46.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 60.7%
Two or More Races 13.0%
Asian 10.6%
Hispanic/Latino 8.6%
Black 6.4%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 453
Teachers (FTE) 32.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Thornton Creek Elementary School?
Thornton Creek Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 98 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Thornton Creek Elementary School?
Thornton Creek Elementary School has 453 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1.
What grades does Thornton Creek Elementary School serve?
Thornton Creek Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Thornton Creek Elementary School receive per student?
Thornton Creek Elementary School receives $25,927 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Thornton Creek Elementary School in 98115 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,049,521
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,360
1-Year Change
+2.8%
% Renters
39.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026