Excellent
#7 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 1% in state
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
Elementary School · Lake Washington School District · Sammamish, WA
A Lake Washington School District elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
23823 NE 22nd, Sammamish, WA 98074
- Math 93% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 91% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Christa Mcauliffe Elementary score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 75%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2018, reaching 92% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
1.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Christa Mcauliffe Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average570/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sammamish), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$234,013
Median home value
$1,211,700
Median rent
$2,685/mo
College educated
79.4%
Homeownership
84.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98074; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samantha Smith ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 571 | Compare → |
| Rachel Carson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 521 | Compare → |
| Louisa May Alcott ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 630 | Compare → |
| Tlc MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 1.5 mi | 22 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Lake Washington School District
- Schools in district
- 57
- Rank in district
- #1 of 53
- District spending per student
- $17,053NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary is listed in Lake Washington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary is a public elementary school in Sammamish, WA, part of Lake Washington School District, serving approximately 482 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #7 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
What grades does Christa Mcauliffe Elementary serve?
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Christa Mcauliffe Elementary?
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 482 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christa Mcauliffe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Christa Mcauliffe Elementary is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Christa Mcauliffe Elementary rank in WA?
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary ranks #7 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Christa Mcauliffe Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Christa Mcauliffe Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Christa Mcauliffe Elementary has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Christa Mcauliffe Elementary a charter school?
No, Christa Mcauliffe Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Christa Mcauliffe Elementary a Title I school?
No, Christa Mcauliffe Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Christa Mcauliffe Elementary?
1.9% of students at Christa Mcauliffe Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 482
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.7%
- Phone
- (425) 936-2620
- Area population (ZIP 98074)
- 30,850
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98074; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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