Explorer Community School vs. Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School
Should you attend Explorer Community School or Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Explorer Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (1997-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (2000-2024)")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Explorer Community School.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Explorer Community School.")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School.")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Explorer Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1999-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1999-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Explorer Community School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lake Washington School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1999-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lake Washington School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1999-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Explorer Community School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Top 5% in WA)
(Top 5% in WA)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Explorer Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lake Washington School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lake Washington School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)")
(Top 5% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Top 5% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Explorer Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lake Washington School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2022)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lake Washington School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2022)")
(Top 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Top 5% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart displays the students of Explorer Community School by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Explorer Community School by grade.")
![This chart displays the students of Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School by grade.")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lake Washington School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2001-02 school year.]( "American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2000-2002)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Explorer Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lake Washington School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lake Washington School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Explorer Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lake Washington School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lake Washington School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Explorer Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lake Washington School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2007)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lake Washington School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Explorer Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lake Washington School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lake Washington School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Explorer Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lake Washington School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lake Washington School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Explorer Community School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lake Washington School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1999-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lake Washington School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1999-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Explorer Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lake Washington School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lake Washington School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)")
(12-13 School Year Data)
(22-23 School Year Data)
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lake Washington School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)")
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Explorer Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 71 students in grades 1-5, Explorer Community School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 508 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
1-5
K-5
Total Students
71 students
508 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#21 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#66 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
60
Grade 1 Students
15
82
Grade 2 Students
15
81
Grade 3 Students
14
95
Grade 4 Students
14
95
Grade 5 Students
13
95
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
53%
53%
% Hispanic
n/a
5%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
37%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
n/a
