Cougar Creek Elementary School
Arlington, WA · Lakewood School District
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Rural, fringe
747th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 36%▼ Declining
16216 11th Ave N.E., Arlington, WA 98223
(360)652-4517NCES ID 530426003156Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Cougar Creek Elementary School 747th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 36% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 49th in 2019 to 36th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 202 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 434 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2003, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.7% | 62.0% | ▼ 10.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.6% | 19.4% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.6% | 11.5% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Asian | 2.2% | 1.8% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 1.8% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.9% | 1.8% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Black | 0.6% | 1.6% | ▲ 1.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2003. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $664K in zip 98223 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Cougar Creek Elementary School
- #778English Crossing ElementaryLakewood School District · 0.5 mi away778th of 1,174
ELA 43% ▲6 · Math 34% ▼9Compare - #1034Lakewood Elementary SchoolLakewood School District · 0.7 mi away1,034th of 1,174
ELA 30% ▼7 · Math 22% ▼21Compare - #991Shoultes ElementaryMarysville School District · 3 mi away991st of 1,174
ELA 27% ▼10 · Math 32% ▼11Compare - #452Marysville Coop ProgramMarysville School District · 3.5 mi away452nd of 1,174
ELA 54% ▲17 · Math 51% ▲8Compare - #1092Marshall ElementaryMarysville School District · 3.5 mi away1,092nd of 1,174
ELA 28% ▼9 · Math 17% ▼26Compare - #657Pioneer ElementaryArlington School District · 4.7 mi away657th of 1,174
ELA 43% ▲6 · Math 44% ▲1Compare - #743Cascade ElementaryMarysville School District · 4.7 mi away743rd of 1,174
ELA 46% ▲9 · Math 34% ▼9Compare - #416Kent Prairie ElementaryArlington School District · 5.3 mi away416th of 1,174
ELA 54% ▲17 · Math 55% ▲12Compare
What school district is Cougar Creek Elementary School in?
Cougar Creek Elementary School is part of the Lakewood School District district in Arlington, Washington.
Is Cougar Creek Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Cougar Creek Elementary School 747th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 36% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Cougar Creek Elementary School?
White 62%, Hispanic 19%, Two or more races 12%, Asian 2% (434 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Cougar Creek Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98223 is $664K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.