Excellent
#234 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 11% in state
Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary
Elementary School · Lake Washington School District · Sammamish, WA
A Lake Washington School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3225 - 205th PL NE, Sammamish, WA 98074
- Math 78% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 83% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 81% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 89% (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
4.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 16Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Mead ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 609 | Compare → |
| Tlc MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 1.2 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Louisa May Alcott ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 630 | Compare → |
| Albert Einstein ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | K–5 | Not available | 481 | 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
- #25 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
Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary is listed in Lake Washington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary
Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary is a public elementary school in Sammamish, WA, part of Lake Washington School District, serving approximately 508 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #234 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary
What grades does Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary serve?
Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary?
Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 508 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary rank in WA?
Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary ranks #234 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary a charter school?
No, Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary a Title I school?
No, Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary?
4.5% of students at Elizabeth Blackwell 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
- 508
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.3%
- Phone
- (425) 936-2520
- 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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