Serving 409 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Henry David Thoreau Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Henry David Thoreau 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
Henry David Thoreau Elementary School's student population of 409 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
409 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Henry David Thoreau Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry David Thoreau Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#149 out of 2113 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
21%
9%
Hispanic
11%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
55%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry David Thoreau Elementary School's ranking?
Henry David Thoreau Elementary School is ranked #149 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Henry David Thoreau Elementary School often compared to?
Henry David Thoreau 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?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Henry David Thoreau Elementary School?
409 students attend Henry David Thoreau Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Henry David Thoreau Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry David Thoreau Elementary School?
Henry David Thoreau Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Henry David Thoreau Elementary School offer ?
Henry David Thoreau Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Henry David Thoreau Elementary School part of?
Henry David Thoreau Elementary School is part of Lake Washington School District.
In what neighborhood is Henry David Thoreau Elementary School located?
Henry David Thoreau 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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