West Mercer Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Mercer Island, Washington 98040 · Mercer Island School District
#33 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#1729 of 50,301 nationally
About West Mercer Elementary
West Mercer Elementary is a public elementary located in Mercer Island, in the Mercer Island School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 431 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 86.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 33rd of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (31th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 431.
There are 6 schools in Mercer Island; West Mercer Elementary ranks 3rd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)81%
- Reading proficiency (30%)89%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)7.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Mercer Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 7.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 89%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 81%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Mercer Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Northwood Elementary School
Mercer Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
398 students · 644 m away
Mercer Island High School
Mercer Island · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,439 students · 886 m away
Island Park Elementary
Mercer Island · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students · 2.1 km away
Enatai Elementary School
Bellevue · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
518 students · 3.1 km away
Islander Middle School
Mercer Island · Public middle · Grades 6–8
960 students · 3.8 km away
Hawthorne Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
393 students · 4.0 km away
Graham Hill Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
266 students · 4.0 km away
Newport Heights Elementary
Bellevue · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
549 students · 4.2 km away
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
Seattle · Charter other · Grades 6–12
121 students · 4.3 km away
Lakeridge Elementary School
Mercer Island · Public elementary · Grades K–5
401 students · 4.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
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431 students
Phantom Lake Elementary
Bellevue · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
Rocky Ridge Elementary
Graham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
430 students
Silver Ridge Elementary
Silverdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
Meadowdale Elementary
Lynnwood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
430 students
Centennial Elementary School
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
430 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Mercer Elementary a good school?
West Mercer Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 86.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #33 of 1,154 in Washington. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Mercer Elementary rank in Washington?
West Mercer Elementary ranks #33 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #1729 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Mercer Elementary?
West Mercer Elementary had 431 students in 2025.
Is West Mercer Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
West Mercer Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Mercer Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Mercer Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.