Carl Sandburg Elementary School

12801 - 84th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Carl Sandburg Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 71% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 403 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 10% in WA
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 80% (Top 20%)
  • 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:

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School Overview

Carl Sandburg Elementary School's student population of 403 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
403 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Carl Sandburg Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carl Sandburg Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#195 out of 2052 schools
(Top 10%)
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(18-19)
71%
50%
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(18-19)
80%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
14%
9%
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Hispanic
9%
25%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
63%
50%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
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Two or more races
12%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
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Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
8%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #195 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Carl Sandburg Elementary School?
403 students attend Carl Sandburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Carl Sandburg Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% 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 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Carl Sandburg Elementary School offer ?
Carl Sandburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Carl Sandburg Elementary School part of?
Carl Sandburg Elementary School is part of Lake Washington School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 403 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 80% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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