Serving 493 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Skyline 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 42% (which is higher than 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 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Skyline Elementary School's student population of 493 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
School Rankings
Skyline 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 Skyline Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#1306 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
12%
1%
Asian
8%
9%
Hispanic
22%
26%
Black
1%
5%
White
48%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Skyline Elementary School's ranking?
Skyline Elementary School is ranked #1306 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Skyline Elementary School often compared to?
Skyline Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cascadia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% 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 Skyline Elementary School?
493 students attend Skyline Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Skyline Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Skyline Elementary School?
Skyline Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Skyline Elementary School offer ?
Skyline Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Skyline Elementary School part of?
Skyline Elementary School is part of Ferndale School District.
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