The top reported proficiency rate is 41% in English language arts. The lowest is 22% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Loon Lake Elementary School
Loon Lake Elementary School is a regular public school serving pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in the small, unincorporated community of Loon Lake in Stevens County, Washington. The school sits within the Loon Lake School District, which covers a rural, lake-oriented area where recreation and the natural setting define daily life. The community is low-density and car-dependent, with no walkable downtown. Homes line the lake shore, and the area has a mix of full-time and seasonal residents. The lake itself is the primary civic anchor, with a public boat launch, private resorts, and a watershed that residents closely monitor through a local land conservancy.
Enrollment is small, and the student body is predominantly White, with a modest share of students who identify as two or more races and a smaller share who are Hispanic. A substantial majority of students come from low-income households, as reflected in the free and reduced-price meal program. The school serves only elementary and middle grades, so there is no graduation rate, and no data on college or career pathways applies here.
Academic results from state testing are available for the school’s tested grades, though results for several grade levels in math and English language arts were suppressed due to small group sizes—a common occurrence in small schools where a handful of students can swing rates dramatically. For the grade levels where results were reported, proficiency in English language arts in third and fourth grades, and in math in fourth grade, as well as in science in fifth grade, all fell below the midpoint when compared with other districts across Stevens County. An overall proficiency index calculated from the reported results places the school below the midpoint among the county’s districts. This is a soft spot a family may want to explore further with the school to understand the instructional supports available.
No information was available about specific programs such as advanced coursework, special education services, English learner support, or extracurricular offerings. The school’s website was not included in the available data, so gaps like these could not be filled. The district brief turned up no recent parent-relevant changes — no bond measures, curriculum shifts, or boundary adjustments were publicly reported in the search period.
Housing in the Loon Lake area reflects its rural recreational character. Home values are well above the national median but below the Washington state median, and the affordability ratio relative to national income is high. The community has seen modest population growth since the 2020 census, but development is constrained by environmental sensitivity around the lake.
For a parent considering Loon Lake Elementary, the picture is straightforward: a small, rural school serving a high-need student body in a community defined by its lake and outdoor recreation. Academic outcomes are relatively low compared to other districts in the county, and the school’s small size means that some data is routinely suppressed. The school is part of a district with no reported recent changes, and the community lacks the amenities of a larger town. It is a place that fits families who value a close-knit, nature-centered setting and who are comfortable engaging directly with the school to understand the learning environment.
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