Serving 545 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Samantha Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 545 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Smith Elementary serves the southeast part of Sammamish, WA, covering an area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Samantha Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Samantha Smith Elementary School's student population of 545 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
545 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1988
School Rankings
Samantha Smith Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Samantha Smith Elementary School is 0.46, which is less 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
#19 out of 2088 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
71%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
9%
Showing 2006–2025. 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 Samantha Smith Elementary School's ranking?
Samantha Smith Elementary School is ranked #19 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Samantha Smith Elementary School often compared to?
Samantha Smith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rachel Carson Elementary School, Louisa May Alcott Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Samantha Smith Elementary School?
545 students attend Samantha Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Samantha Smith Elementary School students are Asian, 20% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Samantha Smith Elementary School?
Samantha Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Samantha Smith Elementary School offer ?
Samantha Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Samantha Smith Elementary School part of?
Samantha Smith Elementary School is part of Lake Washington School District.
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