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Christa Mcauliffe Elementary

Summary:

Christa Mcauliffe Elementary is a highly-ranked public elementary school in Sammamish, Washington, serving around 495 students in grades K-5 and boasting a diverse student population with a majority of Asian students.

Christa Mcauliffe Elementary is an exceptional school, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Washington state. Its students demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, with over 90% proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math across all grades. The school's female and Asian students perform exceptionally well, ranking 1st and 4th, respectively, among Washington elementary schools in their subgroups. Additionally, Christa Mcauliffe has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively high socioeconomic status of the student population. The school's high per-student spending of $20,633 and low student-teacher ratio of 15.9 may contribute to its outstanding academic performance.

Christa Mcauliffe Elementary significantly outperforms the Lake Washington School District and the state of Washington in academic proficiency across all subjects and grade levels. Its academic performance is also consistently higher than the nearby schools in the Issaquah School District and Lake Washington School District, such as Discovery Elementary, Creekside Elementary, and Sunny Hills Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-5

 23823 NE 22nd
       Sammamish, WA  98074-3517

(425) 936-2620

District: Lake Washington School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
6th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,633 Help


Students who attend Christa Mcauliffe Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Inglewood Middle School
High:    Eastlake High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  495

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
56.6%
White:
30.7%
Two or more races:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  1.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Christa Mcauliffe Elementary ranks better than 99.5% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks first among 31 ranked elementary schools in the Lake Washington School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.53. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (56.6%), White (30.7%), two or more races (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 1.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Lake Washington School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Christa Mcauliffe Elementary is 15.9, which is the 14th best among 31 elementary schools in the Lake Washington School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Christa Mcauliffe Elementary is $20,633, which is the 7th highest among 31 elementary schools in the Lake Washington School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Christa Mcauliffe Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Christa Mcauliffe Elementary 6th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Christa Mcauliffe Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Lake Washington School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Washington School District 4th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Christa Mcauliffe Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Christa Mcauliffe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 94.21 25th 1026 97.6%
2005 91.92 39th 1031 96.2%
2006 93.38 25th 1051 97.6%
2007 91.62 46th 1069 95.7%
2008 93.65 25th 1067 97.7%
2009 94.08 23rd 1072 97.9%
2010 91.27 51st 1088 95.3%
2011 91.74 46th 1092 95.8%
2012 91.43 45th 1097 95.9%
2013 94.53 9th 1106 99.2%
2015 96.43 17th 1067 98.4%
2016 96.50 13th 1053 98.8%
2017 96.12 19th 1056 98.2%
2018 96.95 15th 1054 98.6%
2019 96.09 19th 1130 98.3%
2021 98.51 14th 1107 98.7%
2022 97.87 10th 1169 99.1%
2023 98.47 4th 1169 99.7%
2024 98.53 6th 1168 99.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Christa Mcauliffe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.90 13th 1004 98.7%
2019 93.46 35th 1068 96.7%
2021 98.10 16th 1008 98.4%
2022 97.20 11th 1100 99.0%
2023 97.95 8th 1094 99.3%
2024 98.45 1st 1093 99.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Christa Mcauliffe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.69 12th 999 98.8%
2019 96.88 12th 1075 98.9%
2021 98.36 9th 1025 99.1%
2022 97.62 10th 1113 99.1%
2024 98.07 4th 1099 99.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Christa Mcauliffe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 85.19 19th 201 90.5%
2022 90.12 8th 187 95.7%
2023 92.61 6th 170 96.5%
2024 92.51 4th 163 97.5%
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Rank History for White students at Christa Mcauliffe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.70 12th 833 98.6%
2019 90.46 42nd 1027 95.9%
2021 93.95 31st 943 96.7%
2022 92.17 34th 1031 96.7%
2023 92.32 42nd 1011 95.8%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Christa Mcauliffe Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 537 6 15 8 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1992 596 11 23 12 2 n/a n/a 0 644
1993 652 12 32 14 0 n/a n/a 0 710
1994 653 8 31 12 0 n/a n/a 0 704
1995 646 10 39 10 0 n/a n/a 0 705
1996 646 10 39 10 0 n/a n/a 0 705
1997 646 12 49 13 0 n/a n/a 0 720
1998 640 13 50 8 1 n/a n/a 0 712
1999 563 10 56 7 2 n/a n/a 0 638
2000 561 12 65 9 4 n/a n/a 0 651
2001 574 10 69 11 5 n/a n/a 0 669
2002 537 12 81 13 6 n/a n/a 0 649
2003 537 12 81 13 6 n/a n/a 0 649
2004 529 18 86 9 7 n/a n/a 0 649
2005 530 19 91 9 6 n/a n/a 0 655
2006 538 15 101 13 3 n/a n/a 3 673
2007 483 12 117 24 2 n/a n/a 13 651
2008 472 9 119 22 5 n/a n/a 26 653
2009 333 12 110 19 5 n/a n/a 26 505
2010 349 8 108 19 2 n/a n/a 25 511
2011 360 5 130 30 1 2 7 0 535
2012 338 4 145 27 1 2 16 0 533
2013 307 4 132 27 1 0 15 0 486
2014 278 5 125 30 0 0 17 0 455
2015 286 6 141 38 0 0 23 0 494
2016 293 8 139 43 0 2 31 0 516
2017 289 6 166 38 0 1 33 0 533
2018 267 10 154 33 0 1 30 0 495
2019 235 10 230 27 0 0 32 0 534
2020 243 7 268 33 0 0 35 0 586
2021 216 4 304 23 0 0 41 0 588
2022 178 2 239 19 0 0 39 0 477
2023 152 4 280 25 0 0 34 0 495

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Christa Mcauliffe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 566 25.2 22.4 n/a
1992 644 27.0 23.8 n/a
1993 710 30.1 23.6 n/a
1994 704 31.7 22.2 n/a
1995 705 31.7 22.2 n/a
1996 705 31.7 22.2 n/a
1997 720 32.1 22.4 n/a
1998 712 31.6 22.5 n/a
1999 638 28.6 22.3 n/a
2000 651 30.4 21.4 n/a
2001 669 29.5 22.7 n/a
2002 649 31.2 20.8 2.2
2003 649 31.2 20.8 2.2
2004 649 32.0 20.3 1.5
2005 655 32.3 20.3 2.1
2006 673 32.0 21.0 3.3
2007 651 31.7 20.5 3.1
2008 653 31.7 20.6 3.8
2009 505 31.7 15.9 2.9
2010 511 25.9 19.6 5.3
2011 535 27.0 19.8 2.8
2012 533 26.1 20.3 4.5
2013 486 24.5 19.8 4.1
2014 455 n/a n/a 4.6
2015 494 30.0 16.4 4
2016 516 28.0 18.4 3.7
2017 533 30.5 17.4 3.2
2018 495 30.8 16.0 3.8
2019 534 31.9 16.6 2.4
2020 586 34.9 16.7 1.7
2021 588 35.1 16.7 1.7
2022 477 31.8 14.9 1.7
2023 495 31.0 15.9 1.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Christa Mcauliffe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 566 25.2 22.4 n/a
1992 644 27.0 23.8 n/a
1993 710 30.1 23.6 n/a
1994 704 31.7 22.2 n/a
1995 705 31.7 22.2 n/a
1996 705 31.7 22.2 n/a
1997 720 32.1 22.4 n/a
1998 712 31.6 22.5 n/a
1999 638 28.6 22.3 n/a
2000 651 30.4 21.4 n/a
2001 669 29.5 22.7 n/a
2002 649 31.2 20.8 2.2
2003 649 31.2 20.8 2.2
2004 649 32.0 20.3 1.5
2005 655 32.3 20.3 2.1
2006 673 32.0 21.0 3.3
2007 651 31.7 20.5 3.1
2008 653 31.7 20.6 3.8
2009 505 31.7 15.9 2.9
2010 511 25.9 19.6 5.3
2011 535 27.0 19.8 2.8
2012 533 26.1 20.3 4.5
2013 486 24.5 19.8 4.1
2014 455 n/a n/a 4.6
2015 494 30.0 16.4 4
2016 516 28.0 18.4 3.7
2017 533 30.5 17.4 3.2
2018 495 30.8 16.0 3.8
2019 534 31.9 16.6 2.4
2020 586 34.9 16.7 1.7
2021 588 35.1 16.7 1.7
2022 477 31.8 14.9 1.7
2023 495 31.0 15.9 1.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Christa Mcauliffe Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201688.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%93.8%97.5%96.3%97.5%95.0%97.5%
201791.9%0.0%1.2%1.2%1.2%97.7%97.7%95.4%96.5%96.5%96.5%
201889.5%0.0%0.0%3.5%1.8%100.0%100.0%91.2%98.3%98.3%100.0%
201995.7%0.0%1.4%0.0%1.4%98.6%98.6%97.1%97.1%98.6%98.6%
202097.0%1.5%0.0%1.5%1.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%
202198.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%98.8%98.8%100.0%98.8%98.8%98.8%100.0%
2022100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2023100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202496.3%1.9%0.0%1.9%1.9%98.2%98.2%98.2%96.3%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201994.9%0.2%2.8%1.5%98.5%98.5%97.6%97.6%97.9%98.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Christa Mcauliffe Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $364 (2.6%) $13,666 (97.4%) $14,030
2020 $38 (0.4%) $10,388 (99.6%) $10,426
2021 $333 (2.0%) $16,651 (98.0%) $16,984
2022 $613 (3.0%) $20,020 (97.0%) $20,633

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Christa Mcauliffe Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 19th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 4th of 1169 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Christa Mcauliffe Elementary)90.196.2
 6.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake Washington School District)82.680.7
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Christa Mcauliffe Elementary)87.494.9
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Lake Washington School District)82.680.5
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Christa Mcauliffe Elementary)85.786.5
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Washington School District)8279.2
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Christa Mcauliffe Elementary)80.894.8
 14%
   4th Grade Math (Lake Washington School District)78.879.9
 1.1%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Christa Mcauliffe Elementary)9192.4
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Washington School District)86.384.3
 2.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Christa Mcauliffe Elementary)89.785
 4.8%
   5th Grade Math (Lake Washington School District)76.474.6
 1.8%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Christa Mcauliffe Elementary)89.788
 1.7%
   5th Grade Science (Lake Washington School District)8382.9
 0.1%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Christa Mcauliffe Elementary)89.191.4
 2.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Lake Washington School District)84.781.4
 3.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Christa Mcauliffe Elementary)86.191.4
 5.3%
   All Grades Math (Lake Washington School District)79.274
 5.2%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Christa Mcauliffe Elementary)89.788
 1.7%
   All Grades Science (Lake Washington School District)81.480.3
 1.1%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students534495
 7.3%
African American104
 60%
American Indian00
Asian230280
 21.7%
Hispanic2725
 7.4%
Pacific Islander00
White235152
 35.3%
Two or More Races3234
 6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients2.4%1.8%
 0.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Christa Mcauliffe Elementary

Students at Christa Mcauliffe Elementary are 57% Asian, 31% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

Students who attend Christa Mcauliffe Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Inglewood Middle School
High : Eastlake High School

Yes! Christa Mcauliffe Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 6th of 1168 Washington elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 495 students attended Christa Mcauliffe Elementary.


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