Serving 503 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alexander Graham Bell 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 63% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Bell Elementary serves the northwest part of Kirkland, WA, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 0.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School's student population of 503 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
503 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1967
School Rankings
Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#308 out of 2088 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
18%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.6%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School's ranking?
Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School is ranked #308 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School often compared to?
Alexander Graham Bell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shelton View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School?
503 students attend Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School?
Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School offer ?
Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School part of?
Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School is part of Lake Washington School District.
In what neighborhood is Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School located?
Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School is located in the South Juanita neighborhood of Kirkland, WA.
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