Bow Lake Elementary
SeaTac, WA · Elementary School · Grades -1-5
Performance Overview
About This School
Bow Lake Elementary is a elementary school located in SeaTac, Washington. The school serves 500 students in grades -1-5.
With a DataScore of 55/100 (C), Bow Lake Elementary performs at the state average for Washington. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
80% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bow Lake Elementary has a DataScore of 55/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Bow Lake Elementary has 500 students enrolled in grades -1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
Yes, Bow Lake Elementary is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +33, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Bow Lake Elementary is part of the Highline School District in SeaTac, Washington. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.