Henry David Thoreau Elementary School

8224 Ne 138th
Kirkland, WA 98034
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 411 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Henry David Thoreau 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 75% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (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 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 10% in WA
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • : 84% (Top 20%)
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Henry David Thoreau Elementary School's student population of 411 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
411 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Henry David Thoreau 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 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#123 out of 2052 schools
(Top 10%)
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(18-19)
75%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Henry David Thoreau Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
84%
61%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Henry David Thoreau Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
19%
9%
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Hispanic
10%
25%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
55%
50%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
14%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
This chart display the diversity score of Henry David Thoreau Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
7%
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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 Henry David Thoreau Elementary School's ranking?
Henry David Thoreau Elementary School is ranked #123 out of 2,052 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?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Henry David Thoreau Elementary School?
411 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, 19% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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-6
What school district is Henry David Thoreau Elementary School part of?
Henry David Thoreau Elementary School is part of Lake Washington School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • : 84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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