Serving 456 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 20%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ella Baker Elementary School's student population of 456 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
456 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ella Baker Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ella Baker 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
#38 out of 2052 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)86%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)87%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
52%
9%
Hispanic
12%
25%
Black
2%
5%
White
28%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #38 out of 2,052 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?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Ella Baker Elementary School?
456 students attend Ella Baker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Ella Baker Elementary School students are Asian, 28% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ella Baker Elementary School?
Ella Baker Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than 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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