Penny Creek Elementary

www.everettsd.org/pennycreek

759 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Penny Creek Elementary, located in the Silver Firs neighborhood of Everett, Washington, is a public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Everett Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative community environment, focusing on academic growth and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body. It utilizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while encouraging student engagement through various classroom initiatives and enrichment opportunities.

Beyond academics, Penny Creek is highly regarded for its active parent-teacher association and strong community involvement, which help provide students with a variety of extracurricular activities and school-wide events. The school emphasizes a culture of inclusivity and safety, striving to prepare its students for middle school by teaching fundamental skills, critical thinking, and citizenship. With its dedicated staff and focus on building positive relationships between students, families, and teachers, Penny Creek Elementary remains a central hub for the surrounding Everett community.

759

Total Students

41.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Penny Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	283
Hispanic	113
Black	45
Asian	238
Two or More	75
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
283 (37.3 %)
Asian
238 (31.4 %)
Hispanic
113 (14.9 %)
Two or More
75 (9.9 %)
Black
45 (5.9 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Everett School District
Phone:	(425)385-7200
Website:	http://www.everettsd.org/pennycreek
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	759
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	216
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 121

Grade 1 127

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 146

Grade 4 122

Grade 5 119