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West Mercer Elementary

4141 81St Ave Se, Mercer Island, WA 98040, United States

+1 (206) 236-3430

5.8

Overall Rating

Location

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West Mercer Elementary Overview

About This School

West Mercer Elementary is a public elementary in Mercer Island, Washington, serving 431 students in grades K-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate strong performance with 86% proficiency in ELA and 87% proficiency in science. The school maintains a 16:1 student-teacher ratio with 26 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $99,078. The student body at West Mercer Elementary is composed of 47% male and 52% female students. The demographic makeup includes 42% White, 32% Asian, 14% Two or More Races, 8% Hispanic, and 3% Black students.

431

Total Students

K-5

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

26 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts86%

Mathematics0%

Science87%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-5

County

King County

Students per Counselor

N/A:1

West Mercer Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

86%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 86%State Avg: 52%

N/A

Mathematics

87%

Science

City Avg: 83%State Avg: 49%

Class Information

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 16.8:1

State Avg: 19:1

Students per Counselor

West Mercer Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$99,078

City Avg: $99,078

State Avg: $93,190

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio16:1

Students per Counselor:1

West Mercer Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

46.87%

Male

52.44%

Female

Total Enrollment: 431 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White41.53%

Hispanic8.12%

Asian32.48%

Black2.78%

Two or More Races14.15%

Native American0.23%

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Mercer Elementary

Q: What is West Mercer Elementary?

A: West Mercer Elementary is a elementary public located in Mercer Island.

Q: How many students attend West Mercer Elementary?

A: West Mercer Elementary has approximately 431 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at West Mercer Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at West Mercer Elementary is 16:1.

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Detailed Information about West Mercer Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About West Mercer Elementary - Mercer Island, WA

Quick Facts about West Mercer Elementary
School Name	West Mercer Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-5
Location	4141 81St Ave Se, Mercer Island, WA 98040, Mercer Island, WA
County	King County
Phone	+1 (206) 236-3430
Total Students	431
Student-Teacher Ratio	16:1
Full-Time Teachers	26
Rating	5.8/10
ELA Proficiency	86%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	87%

Frequently Asked Questions about West Mercer Elementary

What is West Mercer Elementary?

West Mercer Elementary is a elementary public located in Mercer Island.

How many students attend West Mercer Elementary?

West Mercer Elementary has approximately 431 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Mercer Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at West Mercer Elementary is 16:1.

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