Is Rosa Parks Elementary a good school?

Yes! Rosa Parks Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 34 th of 1168 Washington elementary schools.

How many students attend Rosa Parks Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 499 students attended Rosa Parks Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Rosa Parks Elementary?

Students at Rosa Parks Elementary are 63% Asian, 23% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Rosa Parks Elementary attend?

Students who attend Rosa Parks Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Timberline Middle School High : Redmond High School

Rosa Parks Elementary

Summary:

Rosa Parks Elementary is a highly-ranked public elementary school in Redmond, Washington, serving 569 students from kindergarten through 5th grade. This school is part of the Lake Washington School District, which is ranked 4th out of 247 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Rosa Parks Elementary has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in Washington, ranking within the top 21 schools in the state over the past several years.

Rosa Parks Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, 88.03% of all students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 80.42% for the Lake Washington School District and 52.63% for the state. In Math, 84.21% of all students were proficient or better, compared to 74.12% for the district and 41.68% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in 4th grade, where 95.56% of students were proficient or better in ELA and 94.51% in Math.

Other highly-ranked schools in the Lake Washington School District, such as Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary, Horace Mann Elementary, and Louisa May Alcott Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, with test scores and statewide rankings comparable to Rosa Parks Elementary. However, Rosa Parks Elementary consistently outperforms these nearby schools, particularly in the areas of Math and Science.

Detail:

Public K-5

22845 NE Cedar Park Crescent
Redmond, WA 98053-5887

(425) 936-2650

District: Lake Washington School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
34^th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,744

Students who attend Rosa Parks Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Timberline Middle School
High:	Redmond High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

Number of students: 499

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

63.3%

White:

23.2%

Hispanic:

7.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 5.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rosa Parks Elementary ranks better than 97.1% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 5^th among 31 ranked elementary schools in the Lake Washington School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.2. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (63.3%), White (23.2%), Hispanic (7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 5.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rosa Parks Elementary is 17.9. 24 elementary schools in the Lake Washington School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Rosa Parks Elementary employs 27.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rosa Parks Elementary is $19,744, which is the 13^th highest among 31 elementary schools in the Lake Washington School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rosa Parks Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rosa Parks Elementary 34^th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Rosa Parks Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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White students:

Lake Washington School District:

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

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Rank History for Rosa Parks Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rosa Parks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2009	92.17	43^rd	1072	96.0%
2010	91.96	40^th	1088	96.3%
2011	94.96	11^th	1092	99.0%
2012	94.43	7^th	1097	99.4%
2013	94.31	11^th	1106	99.0%
2015	97.03	8^th	1067	99.3%
2016	96.87	8^th	1053	99.2%
2017	96.58	14^th	1056	98.7%
2018	97.54	7^th	1054	99.3%
2019	97.03	11^th	1130	99.0%
2021	98.34	16^th	1107	98.6%
2022	97.37	21^st	1169	98.2%
2023	98.00	15^th	1169	98.7%
2024	96.20	34^th	1168	97.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rosa Parks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	81.01	33^rd	254	87.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Rosa Parks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	100.00	1^st	637	99.8%
2019	72.33	102^nd	566	82.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Rosa Parks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	96.45	8^th	1004	99.2%
2019	95.98	10^th	1068	99.1%
2021	99.03	5^th	1008	99.5%
2022	97.61	7^th	1100	99.4%
2023	97.65	12^th	1094	98.9%
2024	93.28	62^nd	1093	94.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Rosa Parks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	97.16	9^th	999	99.1%
2019	97.05	10^th	1075	99.1%
2021	95.90	37^th	1025	96.4%
2022	95.90	28^th	1113	97.5%
2023	97.68	10^th	1099	99.1%
2024	96.24	24^th	1099	97.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at Rosa Parks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	90.62	2^nd	169	98.8%
2021	90.59	7^th	131	94.7%
2022	90.55	7^th	187	96.3%
2023	92.80	5^th	170	97.1%
2024	88.46	18^th	163	89.0%

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Rank History for White students at Rosa Parks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	90.96	25^th	833	97.0%
2019	90.81	38^th	1027	96.3%
2021	83.83	126^th	943	86.6%
2022	86.57	102^nd	1031	90.1%
2023	91.77	50^th	1011	95.1%
2024	81.53	160^th	1009	84.1%

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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.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Sunday, September 1, 2019

I would not send my dog to this school. My child had a HORRIBLE experience with bullying.
The school year started off on a positive note, however that did not last long. As the school year progressed, my child started coming home with multiple bruises. I later found out that another child had been physically harming my child. When I brought it up to the teacher, the teacher let me know that the children had been in counseling due to disagreements, but physical harm was never discussed. I was alarmed – the school had NEVER contacted me to let me know that my child was seeing the counselor. I brought up the issue to the principal, who brushed me off (via email – to this day, she has never bothered to meet with me face to face). The principal let me know that she was aware the children were in counseling, but was told it was my child who was inflicting physical harm. Being that my child is quite timid, I couldn’t imagine this being the case. The teacher assured me that the children would be separated and she would keep an eye on them.
The bullying continued throughout the year, my child being kicked and shoved on the playground and in music. Again, I brought it up to the teacher, who said that she didn’t see anything, but promised to keep an eye on them. Towards the end of the year, my child begrudgingly told me that two students put hand sanitizer in a snack, and tricked my child into eating it. When my child recoiled, the students insisted nothing was wrong and said my child should eat it anyway. This is not an elementary school prank, this sounds like a college hazing! The principal (still refusing to meet with me in person) assured me the children involved would be punished and never shared with me what the “punishment” was. The teacher said she would continue watching the students.
After the attempted poisoning, I volunteered a few times at the school, so that I could see what actions were being taken. The main bullying student was still approaching my child, which caused me to intervene at least twice. Another time, I witnessed the teacher allowing the children to STILL work together. My child even asked her, “I thought we should be separated,” To which the teacher replied (in front of me), “Oh, I am sure you guys are grown enough to get along and can work it out.” Shocked, I asked the teacher why she would let them work together after the terrible year my child had been having. The teacher replied, “They seem to be getting along fine, and I would like to observe them to see how they do.” My child is not a science experiment! Safety is a serious issue and my child was not treated as such. Needless to say my child will NOT be returning to this school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Rosa Parks Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	245	9	128	14	3	n/a	n/a	14	413
2008	289	8	160	18	2	n/a	n/a	28	505
2009	281	9	169	20	2	n/a	n/a	37	518
2010	293	9	219	19	3	n/a	n/a	38	581
2011	341	11	262	30	1	4	19	0	668
2012	351	12	333	37	3	2	28	0	766
2013	334	10	357	50	3	2	32	0	788
2014	275	9	290	41	1	2	31	0	649
2015	258	9	266	37	1	0	37	0	608
2016	270	15	303	42	1	1	33	0	665
2017	234	12	322	41	3	0	37	0	649
2018	222	11	331	36	4	1	39	0	644
2019	197	13	354	34	3	1	38	0	640
2020	201	15	362	35	3	1	32	0	649
2021	160	15	358	34	3	2	31	0	603
2022	140	6	323	32	3	1	30	2	537
2023	140	8	346	36	2	1	27	9	569
2024	116	7	316	35	2	0	23	0	499

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 Rosa Parks Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	413	19.4	21.3	2.8
2008	505	25.1	20.1	2.3
2009	518	25.1	20.6	2.3
2010	581	29.5	19.6	2.6
2011	668	33.7	19.8	1.3
2012	766	38.1	20.0	2.6
2013	788	38.1	20.6	1.8
2014	649	n/a	n/a	2.2
2015	608	35.0	17.3	2.1
2016	665	33.0	20.1	3
2017	649	34.0	19.0	2
2018	644	35.0	18.4	2.6
2019	640	36.3	17.6	1.9
2020	649	38.6	16.8	1.7
2021	603	36.5	16.5	1.7
2022	537	34.3	15.6	3.7
2023	569	34.1	16.6	6
2024	499	27.8	17.9	5.4

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 Rosa Parks Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	413	19.4	21.3	2.8
2008	505	25.1	20.1	2.3
2009	518	25.1	20.6	2.3
2010	581	29.5	19.6	2.6
2011	668	33.7	19.8	1.3
2012	766	38.1	20.0	2.6
2013	788	38.1	20.6	1.8
2014	649	n/a	n/a	2.2
2015	608	35.0	17.3	2.1
2016	665	33.0	20.1	3
2017	649	34.0	19.0	2
2018	644	35.0	18.4	2.6
2019	640	36.3	17.6	1.9
2020	649	38.6	16.8	1.7
2021	603	36.5	16.5	1.7
2022	537	34.3	15.6	3.7
2023	569	34.1	16.6	6
2024	499	27.8	17.9	5.4

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.

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