Henry David Thoreau Elementary

Henry David Thoreau Elementary serves 429 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Kirkland, Washington. This regular public school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1 with 27 full-time equivalent teachers, creating an environment that supports personalized attention. The school demonstrates exceptional academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranking #78 out of 2,261 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 97th percentile.

With an impressive academic score of 9.2 out of 10, students consistently excel in their studies, particularly in English Language Arts and Reading, where 78% of students across all grades achieve proficiency or above. Thoreau Elementary sits in the heart of a thriving suburban community where families value education highly. The surrounding 98034 ZIP code reflects this commitment, with 55% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a median household income of $119,806.

The neighborhood's low poverty rate of 6.5% and median home values of $813,500 indicate a stable, resource-rich environment that supports student success. Located on NE 138th Street, the school serves as an anchor in this large suburban area of King County, where strong community support and high educational expectations create an ideal setting for elementary learning.