Is Rachel Carson Elementary a good school?

Yes! Rachel Carson Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 12 th of 1168 Washington elementary schools.

How many students attend Rachel Carson Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 527 students attended Rachel Carson Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Rachel Carson Elementary?

Students at Rachel Carson Elementary are 59% Asian, 28% White, 8% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Rachel Carson Elementary attend?

Students who attend Rachel Carson Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Inglewood Middle School High : Eastlake High School

Rachel Carson Elementary

Summary:

Rachel Carson Elementary is a highly-ranked public elementary school serving 527 students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade in Sammamish, Washington, which is part of the Lake Washington School District.

Rachel Carson Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Washington state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is exceptional, with 90% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 89.58% in math, and 91.4% in science - significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school's diverse student population, with a large Asian student population, also performs at a high level, with the school's Asian students ranking 14th out of 170 Washington elementary schools and the White students ranking 38th out of 1,009 schools. Additionally, the school's special education students perform well, ranking 31st out of 478 Washington elementary schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Rachel Carson Elementary's academic performance is significantly higher. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's English Language Arts proficiency rate of 90% was higher than the rates of nearby Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary (83.8%), Margaret Mead Elementary (82.65%), and Samantha Smith Elementary (86.6%). This high academic performance has been consistent over the years, with the school earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several consecutive school years.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1035 - 244th Ave NE
Sammamish, WA 98074

(425) 936-2750

District: Lake Washington School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,058

Students who attend Rachel Carson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Inglewood Middle School
High:	Eastlake High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 527

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

59.0%

White:

28.3%

Two or more races:

8.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 2.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rachel Carson Elementary ranks better than 99% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 2^nd among 31 ranked elementary schools in the Lake Washington School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.05. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (59%), White (28.3%), two or more races (8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 2.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rachel Carson Elementary is 16.9. 21 elementary schools in the Lake Washington School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Rachel Carson Elementary employs 31 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rachel Carson Elementary is $18,058. 26 elementary schools in the Lake Washington School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rachel Carson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rachel Carson Elementary 12^th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Rachel Carson Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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 all students at Rachel Carson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2010	90.57	57^th	1088	94.8%
2011	93.80	21^st	1092	98.1%
2012	93.31	19^th	1097	98.3%
2013	91.24	42^nd	1106	96.2%
2015	94.93	34^th	1067	96.8%
2016	94.06	32^nd	1053	97.0%
2017	92.84	50^th	1056	95.3%
2018	96.08	22^nd	1054	97.9%
2019	96.59	15^th	1130	98.7%
2021	97.94	21^st	1107	98.1%
2022	97.94	8^th	1169	99.3%
2023	97.82	16^th	1169	98.6%
2024	98.05	12^th	1168	99.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Rachel Carson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	80.53	32^nd	303	89.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Rachel Carson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	87.46	49^th	637	92.3%
2019	75.16	86^th	566	84.8%
2022	88.86	31^st	478	93.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Rachel Carson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	95.29	20^th	1004	98.0%
2019	95.61	14^th	1068	98.7%
2021	96.76	33^rd	1008	96.7%
2022	97.10	12^th	1100	98.9%
2023	98.14	5^th	1094	99.5%
2024	97.28	12^th	1093	98.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Rachel Carson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	95.26	20^th	999	98.0%
2019	95.98	16^th	1075	98.5%
2021	97.04	19^th	1025	98.1%
2022	97.51	12^th	1113	98.9%
2023	97.02	15^th	1099	98.6%
2024	97.68	7^th	1099	99.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Rachel Carson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	85.64	16^th	169	90.5%
2023	90.84	14^th	170	91.8%

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Rank History for White students at Rachel Carson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	86.73	62^nd	833	92.6%
2019	91.26	35^th	1027	96.6%
2021	94.81	25^th	943	97.3%
2022	91.60	41^st	1031	96.0%
2023	91.40	56^th	1011	94.5%
2024	91.82	38^th	1009	96.2%

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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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Enrollment information for Rachel Carson Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	387	8	80	9	1	n/a	n/a	24	509
2010	422	7	96	8	1	n/a	n/a	26	560
2011	435	8	106	15	0	0	9	0	573
2012	410	6	99	15	0	0	21	0	551
2013	314	7	92	16	0	0	14	0	443
2014	317	7	95	17	0	0	16	0	452
2015	289	5	96	15	0	0	20	0	425
2016	268	4	100	21	0	0	25	0	418
2017	259	7	132	26	0	0	33	0	457
2018	230	4	170	29	0	0	39	0	472
2019	212	6	182	26	0	0	48	0	474
2020	202	5	214	22	0	0	44	0	487
2021	191	4	221	25	0	0	47	0	488
2022	168	8	245	14	0	0	37	4	476
2023	149	6	311	18	0	0	42	1	527

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 Rachel Carson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	509	n/a	n/a	n/a
2010	560	25.8	21.7	0.6
2011	573	27.1	21.0	1
2012	551	25.5	21.5	1.5
2013	443	21.0	21.0	1.8
2014	452	n/a	n/a	1.8
2015	425	25.0	17.0	2.8
2016	418	22.0	19.0	2.4
2017	457	24.8	18.4	2.4
2018	472	25.6	18.4	2.5
2019	474	26.5	17.8	2.7
2020	487	25.3	19.2	2.3
2021	488	28.8	16.9	1.8
2022	476	28.5	16.7	1.7
2023	527	31.0	16.9	2.3

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 Rachel Carson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	509	n/a	n/a	n/a
2010	560	25.8	21.7	0.6
2011	573	27.1	21.0	1
2012	551	25.5	21.5	1.5
2013	443	21.0	21.0	1.8
2014	452	n/a	n/a	1.8
2015	425	25.0	17.0	2.8
2016	418	22.0	19.0	2.4
2017	457	24.8	18.4	2.4
2018	472	25.6	18.4	2.5
2019	474	26.5	17.8	2.7
2020	487	25.3	19.2	2.3
2021	488	28.8	16.9	1.8
2022	476	28.5	16.7	1.7
2023	527	31.0	16.9	2.3

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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