Excellent
#67 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 3% in state
Henry David Thoreau Elementary
Elementary School · Lake Washington School District · Kirkland, WA
A Lake Washington School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8224 NE 138th, Kirkland, WA 98034
- Math 69% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 77% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Henry David Thoreau Elementary score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 73% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Henry David Thoreau 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 21Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,075/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kirkland), 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
$128,974
Median home value
$875,200
Median rent
$2,324/mo
College educated
57.6%
Homeownership
60.6%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98034; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Sandburg ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| Discovery Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Moorlands ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 611 | Compare → |
| Countryside MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.1 mi | 11 | 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
- #5 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
Henry David Thoreau Elementary is listed in Lake Washington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Henry David Thoreau Elementary
Henry David Thoreau Elementary is a public elementary school in Kirkland, WA, part of Lake Washington School District, serving approximately 429 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #67 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Henry David Thoreau Elementary
What grades does Henry David Thoreau Elementary serve?
Henry David Thoreau Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Henry David Thoreau Elementary?
Henry David Thoreau Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 429 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry David Thoreau Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry David Thoreau Elementary is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Henry David Thoreau Elementary rank in WA?
Henry David Thoreau Elementary ranks #67 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Henry David Thoreau Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Henry David Thoreau Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Henry David Thoreau Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Henry David Thoreau Elementary has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Henry David Thoreau Elementary a charter school?
No, Henry David Thoreau Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Henry David Thoreau Elementary a Title I school?
No, Henry David Thoreau Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Henry David Thoreau Elementary?
14.9% of students at Henry David Thoreau 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
- 429
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (425) 936-2720
- Area population (ZIP 98034)
- 51,836
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 98034; 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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