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Cougar Creek Elementary School

Lakewood School District · Snohomish County · 16216 11th Ave N.E., Arlington, WA 98223.0

(360)652-4517

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4/10
#710
Rank 710 out of 1,162
Top 61%
English Language Arts3/10 · #863 · 26th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #619 · 47th percentile
Science5/10 · #527 · 50th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Cougar Creek Elementary sits in Arlington, a small city in Snohomish County that feels like a genuine Pacific Northwest community — surrounded by farmland and mountain views, with a tight-knit, outdoorsy vibe that's a world away from the bustle of Seattle's suburbs. The school lands right around the middle of the pack in math and science, though English scores have some room to grow, making it a solid fit for families who value community connection and a slower pace of life over purely academic intensity. Families drawn to Arlington's affordable housing, strong sense of place, and access to nature will find Cougar Creek a friendly neighborhood school that reflects the character of the town itself.

Student Demographics

202 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
131 (65%)
Hispanic
40 (20%)
Multiple Races
17 (8%)
Other
14 (7%)

Key Indicators

English Learners32 (16%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged100 (50%)
Students with Disabilities34 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

424
Enrollment
36
Teachers (FTE)
11.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
19.4
Avg Class Size

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #1033 · 20th percentile

15 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Washington.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found