Serving 545 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Cedar Way Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower 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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 545 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cedar Way Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Cedar Way Elementary School's student population of 545 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
545 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1959
First Day of School
Wed. Sep 3, 2025
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 24, 2026
School Mascot
Eagles
School Rankings
Cedar Way Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Way 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1211 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
11%
9%
Hispanic
19%
26%
Black
16%
5%
White
44%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Way Elementary School's ranking?
Cedar Way Elementary School is ranked #1211 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Cedar Way Elementary School often compared to?
Cedar Way Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brier Elementary School, Brookside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Cedar Way Elementary School?
545 students attend Cedar Way Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Cedar Way Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Way Elementary School?
Cedar Way Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Cedar Way Elementary School offer ?
Cedar Way Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedar Way Elementary School part of?
Cedar Way Elementary School is part of Edmonds School District.
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