Serving 300 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Helen Keller 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Keller Elementary serves the northwest part of Kirkland, WA, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Helen Keller Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Helen Keller Elementary School's student population of 300 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
300 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
School Rankings
Helen Keller 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 Helen Keller Elementary School is 0.73, 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
#369 out of 2088 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
14%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
18%
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%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Helen Keller Elementary School's ranking?
Helen Keller Elementary School is ranked #369 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Helen Keller Elementary School often compared to?
Helen Keller Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Juanita Elementary School, Peter Kirk Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Helen Keller Elementary School?
300 students attend Helen Keller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Helen Keller Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Helen Keller Elementary School?
Helen Keller Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Helen Keller Elementary School offer ?
Helen Keller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Helen Keller Elementary School part of?
Helen Keller Elementary School is part of Lake Washington School District.
In what neighborhood is Helen Keller Elementary School located?
Helen Keller 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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