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#66 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 3% in state

Lakeview Elementary

Elementary School · Lake Washington School District · Kirkland, WA

A Lake Washington School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

10400 NE 68TH, Kirkland, WA 98033

  • Math 79% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 80% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 17:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency80.8% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency81.1% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+29 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+32.7 pts
Overall Proficiency81% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+12.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$17,053
Chronic Absenteeism18%

Students at Lakeview Elementary score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency79%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency80%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 79% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
80%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
80%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
80%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
80%
2022
Math
74%
ELA
78%
2024
Math
79%
ELA
80%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

12.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lakeview 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 80Very Walkable
  • Transit 47Some Transit
  • Bike 70Very 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

$174,005

Median home value

$1,259,900

Median rent

$2,386/mo

College educated

73.3%

Homeownership

63.8%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.21–50.5 mi70Compare →
Kirkland Childrens SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.8 mi12Compare →
Emerson K-12Enrollment path unverified7.7K–120.9 mi66Compare →
Holy Family Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4privatePK–80.9 mi249Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Lake Washington School District

Schools in district
57
Rank in district
#4 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

Lakeview Elementary is listed in Lake Washington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lakeview Elementary

Lakeview Elementary is a public elementary school in Kirkland, WA, part of Lake Washington School District, serving approximately 527 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #66 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Lakeview Elementary

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Lakeview Elementary is part of the Lake Washington School District (LWSD) and currently has kindergarten registration open for the 2026-27 school year 1. The school hosts various community and administrative events, including a Lakeview Half-Marathon held between April 27 and May 8, which requires volunteers 1. Additionally, the school calendar lists meetings for the LWSD School Board, a PTSA Council Meeting, and an EmK12 Information Meeting 1. Academically, a Lakeview Elementary team achieved a perfect score and first place in the Math Kangaroo 2025 competition 1. The district also received a state Award for Educational Excellence 1. Elementary students participate in LWSD Extended Day programs where they build sustainable habits through peer-led lessons 1.
Sources (1)
  1. Lakeview.lwsd.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lakeview Elementary

What grades does Lakeview Elementary serve?

Lakeview Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Lakeview Elementary?

Lakeview Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 527 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Elementary is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lakeview Elementary rank in WA?

Lakeview Elementary ranks #66 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Lakeview Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Lakeview 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 Lakeview Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakeview Elementary has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lakeview Elementary a charter school?

No, Lakeview Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lakeview Elementary a Title I school?

No, Lakeview Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakeview Elementary?

12.1% of students at Lakeview 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
527
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
King County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.0%
Area population (ZIP 98033)
40,662
Area average commute
22.5 min
Area median age
39.3
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 98033; 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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