Excellent
#7 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 1% in state
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
Elementary School · Lake Washington School District
23823 NE 22nd, Sammamish, WA 98074
Enrollment
482
Student-Teacher
16.1:1
Score
9.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
482
Student-Teacher
16.1:1
Score
9.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Washington schools
#7 of 2,228
In Sammamish
#1 of 14
public schools
In district
#1 of 53
Lake Washington School District
Equity
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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About Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary is a public elementary school in Sammamish, WA, part of Lake Washington School District. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary serves approximately 482 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #7 of 2,228 schools in WA.
Structured state assessment records for Christa Mcauliffe Elementary 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
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- This school 9.6 · Excellent
- District avg 8.5
- WA avg 6.8
Score Breakdown
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Christa Mcauliffe Elementary — Students at Christa Mcauliffe Elementary score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 75%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
1.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores WA SBA (2023-24)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.6/10.
How Christa Mcauliffe Elementary Compares
See how Christa Mcauliffe Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
23823 NE 22nd, Sammamish, WA 98074
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Christa Mcauliffe Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Sunny Hills Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 3.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is Rachel Carson Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 0.7 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Discovery Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby Issaquah), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Sammamish, see our Sammamish schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Samantha Smith Elementary Sammamish | 0.6 mi | 8.7 |
| Rachel Carson Elementary Sammamish | 0.7 mi | 9.1 |
| Inglewood Middle School Sammamish | 0.7 mi | 8.1 |
| Eastlake High School Sammamish | 1.2 mi | 8.2 |
| Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning Sammamish | 1.2 mi | 6.8 |
| Louisa May Alcott Elementary Redmond | 1.5 mi | 8.9 |
| Nikola Tesla STEM High School Redmond | 1.6 mi | 8.5 |
| Skyline High School Sammamish | 2.0 mi | 7.7 |
| TLC MONTESSORI Sammamish | 1.5 mi | — |
| ARBOR SCHOOLS Sammamish | 2.1 mi | 7.1 |
| Margaret Mead Elementary Sammamish | 1.6 mi | 8.8 |
| Discovery Elementary Issaquah | 2.8 mi | 9.0 |
| Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary Sammamish | 2.3 mi | 8.6 |
| Sunny Hills Elementary Sammamish | 3.4 mi | 9.2 |
| Pine Lake Middle School Sammamish | 3.4 mi | 7.9 |
| LAKESIDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Issaquah | 3.5 mi | — |
| Beaver Lake Middle School Issaquah | 3.5 mi | 8.3 |
| Challenger Elementary Issaquah | 3.6 mi | 8.1 |
| Creekside Elementary Sammamish | 3.1 mi | 8.7 |
| Evergreen Middle School Redmond | 3.3 mi | 8.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 98074 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$234,013
Median Home Value
$1,211,700
Median Rent
$2,685/mo
Population
30,850
College Educated
79.4%
Homeownership
84.3%
Avg Commute
30.1 min
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Median Age
38.7
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|---|---|
| Capt Johnston Blakely Elem Sch Bainbridge Island, WA | 9.6 |
| Hawthorne Elementary School Seattle, WA | 9.6 |
| Kamiak Elementary Pullman, WA | 9.6 |
| McDonald International School Seattle, WA | 9.6 |
| Snoqualmie Elementary Snoqualmie, WA | 9.6 |
| Albert Einstein Elementary Redmond, WA | 9.5 |
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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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 482
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 1.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.7%
- Phone
- (425) 936-2620
Resources & Links
District
Lake Washington School District- District Enrollment
- 30,882
- Schools in District
- 57
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,053
- District Rank
- #1 of 53
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