Cougar Creek Elementary School

422 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cougar Creek Elementary School, located in Arlington, Washington, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Arlington School District. Nestled in a quiet residential area at 16216 11th Ave N.E., the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades. It focuses on building core academic skills while promoting social-emotional development, aiming to prepare young learners for the transition into middle school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its community-oriented atmosphere, often emphasizing collaboration between educators, parents, and local stakeholders to enhance the student experience. By providing a blend of traditional classroom instruction and various enrichment opportunities, Cougar Creek strives to accommodate diverse learning styles and cultivate a culture of inclusivity. As part of the Arlington public school system, it plays a vital role in the neighborhood, serving as a hub for both academic growth and community involvement.

422

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cougar Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	264
Hispanic	85
Black	6
Asian	10
Two or More	44
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	6

White
264 (62.6%)
Hispanic
85 (20.1%)
Two or More
44 (10.4%)
Asian
10 (2.4%)
American Indian
7 (1.7%)
Black
6 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lakewood School District
Phone:	(360)652-4517
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	176
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 64