Carl Sandburg Elementary School

12801 - 84th Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carl Sandburg Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 409 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 10% in WA
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carl Sandburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Carl Sandburg Elementary School's student population of 409 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
409 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 24, 2026

School Rankings

Carl Sandburg Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carl Sandburg Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
#151 out of 2088 schools
(Top 10%)
75-79%
41%
74%
53%
75-79%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
9%
Hispanic
9%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
56%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
15%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carl Sandburg Elementary School's ranking?
Carl Sandburg Elementary School is ranked #151 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Carl Sandburg Elementary School often compared to?
Carl Sandburg 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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Carl Sandburg Elementary School?
409 students attend Carl Sandburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Carl Sandburg Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carl Sandburg Elementary School?
Carl Sandburg Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Carl Sandburg Elementary School offer ?
Carl Sandburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carl Sandburg Elementary School part of?
Carl Sandburg Elementary School is part of Lake Washington School District.
In what neighborhood is Carl Sandburg Elementary School located?
Carl Sandburg 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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 409 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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