Serving 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carl Sandburg Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carl Sandburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Carl Sandburg Elementary School's student population of 426 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carl Sandburg Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carl Sandburg Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#259 out of 2113 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
9%
Hispanic
9%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
58%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carl Sandburg Elementary School's ranking?
Carl Sandburg Elementary School is ranked #259 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Carl Sandburg Elementary School often compared to?
Carl Sandburg Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Juanita Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Carl Sandburg Elementary School?
426 students attend Carl Sandburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Carl Sandburg Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carl Sandburg Elementary School?
Carl Sandburg Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Carl Sandburg Elementary School offer ?
Carl Sandburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Carl Sandburg Elementary School part of?
Carl Sandburg Elementary School is part of Lake Washington School District.
In what neighborhood is Carl Sandburg Elementary School located?
Carl Sandburg Elementary School is located in the Inglewood Finn Hill neighborhood of Kirkland, WA. There are 5 other public schools located in Inglewood Finn Hill.
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