Kirk Elementary School
Kirk Elementary School serves 560 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Kirk Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Kirk Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Kirk Elementary School's student population of 560 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 560 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Kirk Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,039 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Kirk Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #105 out of 2039 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 10% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 23% |
| Black | 2% | 4% |
| White | 70% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lake Washington School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Kirk Elementary School is Lake Washington High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Kirkland Middle School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Kirkland Kirkland Middle School Math: 81% | Reading: 84%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 6-8 | 613 students10
0.3 miles
430 18th Ave
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2420 0.3 6-8 613 - Kirkland Bell Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 434 students10
1.0 miles
11212 Ne 112th
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2510 1 PK-5 434 - Kirkland Lake Washington High School Math: 71% | Reading: 93%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 1,705 student10
1.1 miles
12033 Ne 80th
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-1700 1.1 9-12 1,705 - Kirkland Northstar Middle School Alternative School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: 6-8 | 90 students10
1.2 miles
10903 Ne 53rd St
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-1760 1.2 6-8 90 - Kirkland Lakeview Elementary School Math: 77% | Reading: 80%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 565 students10
1.3 miles
10400 Ne 68th
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 936-2600 1.3 K-5 565
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