Bow Lake Elementary
Seatac, WA · Highline School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, large
1,106th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 6%▼ Declining
18237 42nd Ave S, Seatac, WA 98188
(206)631-3500NCES ID 530354000521Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Bow Lake Elementary 1,106th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 6% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 15th in 2019 to 6th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 258 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 520 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 11.9% | 31.3% | ▲ 19.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 22.7% | 29.4% | ▲ 6.7 pts | |
| Asian | 13.1% | 14.0% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| White | 44.8% | 11.0% | ▼ 33.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 7.3% | ▲ 6.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 5.6% | 6.7% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. 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 $592K in zip 98188 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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ELA 15% ▼6 · Math 16% ▼6Compare
What school district is Bow Lake Elementary in?
Bow Lake Elementary is part of the Highline School District district in Seatac, Washington.
Is Bow Lake Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bow Lake Elementary 1,106th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 6% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Bow Lake Elementary?
Black 31%, Hispanic 29%, Asian 14%, White 11% (520 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Bow Lake Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98188 is $592K 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.