Ella Baker Elementary School

9595 Eastridge Drive Ne
Redmond, WA 98053
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 487 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ella Baker Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 5% in WA
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ella Baker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Ella Baker Elementary School's student population of 487 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
487 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Ella Baker Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ella Baker Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
#65 out of 2113 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ella Baker Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ella Baker Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
83%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ella Baker Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ella Baker Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
57%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ella Baker Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ella Baker Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ella Baker Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
22%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ella Baker Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ella Baker Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ella Baker Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Ella Baker Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ella Baker Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ella Baker Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ella Baker Elementary School's ranking?
Ella Baker Elementary School is ranked #65 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Ella Baker Elementary School?
487 students attend Ella Baker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Ella Baker Elementary School students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ella Baker Elementary School?
Ella Baker Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ella Baker Elementary School offer ?
Ella Baker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ella Baker Elementary School part of?
Ella Baker Elementary School is part of Lake Washington School District.
In what neighborhood is Ella Baker Elementary School located?
Ella Baker Elementary School is located in the Redmond Ridge East neighborhood of Redmond, WA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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