Is Ella Baker Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Ella Baker Elementary School ranks in the top 7.2% of Washington elementary schools.

How many students attend Ella Baker Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 487 students attended Ella Baker Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Ella Baker Elementary School?

Students at Ella Baker Elementary School are 57% Asian, 22% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Ella Baker Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Ella Baker Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Timberline Middle School High : Redmond High School

Ella Baker Elementary School

Summary:

Ella Baker Elementary School is a public elementary school in Redmond, Washington, serving 487 students in grades K-5. As part of the highly-ranked Lake Washington School District, Ella Baker consistently performs among the top elementary schools in the state.

Ella Baker Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with 81.2% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 78.8% in Math - significantly higher than the state averages. The school's diverse student population, with a large Asian student representation, is correlated with its strong academic outcomes. Compared to nearby schools like Christa McAuliffe Elementary and East Ridge Elementary, Ella Baker has a more racially diverse student body and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher socioeconomic status.

Ella Baker Elementary's consistent high performance, effective teaching practices, and supportive learning environment have enabled its students to excel. The school's success serves as a model for other elementary schools in the Lake Washington School District and across Washington state, demonstrating the positive impact that a diverse, well-resourced educational institution can have on student outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-5

9595 Eastridge Drive NE
Redmond, WA 98053

(425) 936-2790

District: Lake Washington School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,709

Students who attend Ella Baker Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Timberline Middle School
High:	Redmond High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 487

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

56.9%

White:

22.2%

Hispanic:

12.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ella Baker Elementary School ranks better than 92.8% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 17^th among 31 ranked elementary schools in the Lake Washington School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.07. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Ella Baker Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (56.9%), White (22.2%), Hispanic (12.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ella Baker Elementary School is 16.4, which is the 16^th best among 31 elementary schools in the Lake Washington School District. (See more...)

Compare Ella Baker Elementary School employs 29.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ella Baker Elementary School is $19,709, which is the 15^th highest among 31 elementary schools in the Lake Washington School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ella Baker Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ella Baker Elementary School 84^th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Ella Baker Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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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 Ella Baker Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ella Baker Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	95.77	21^st	1130	98.1%
2021	93.73	71^st	1107	93.6%
2022	95.10	46^th	1169	96.1%
2023	96.87	27^th	1169	97.7%
2024	92.07	84^th	1168	92.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ella Baker Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	88.32	12^th	213	94.4%
2023	87.64	25^th	254	90.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ella Baker Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2022	62.57	119^th	478	75.1%
2023	64.43	79^th	308	74.4%
2024	84.78	28^th	339	91.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ella Baker Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2022	54.37	410^th	1019	59.8%
2023	75.38	171^st	1013	83.1%
2024	66.19	289^th	1024	71.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Ella Baker Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	91.79	53^rd	1068	95.0%
2021	90.74	81^st	1008	92.0%
2022	93.66	53^rd	1100	95.2%
2023	95.43	33^rd	1094	97.0%
2024	89.51	91^st	1093	91.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Ella Baker Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	97.52	5^th	1075	99.5%
2021	94.11	65^th	1025	93.7%
2022	95.64	31^st	1113	97.2%
2023	97.61	11^th	1099	99.0%
2024	93.11	58^th	1099	94.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Ella Baker Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	90.80	5^th	201	97.5%
2023	93.40	3^rd	170	98.2%
2024	89.91	10^th	163	93.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ella Baker Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	63.76	110^th	501	78.0%
2022	67.07	146^th	694	79.0%
2023	81.57	65^th	633	89.7%

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Rank History for White students at Ella Baker Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	85.22	107^th	1027	89.6%
2021	58.86	359^th	943	61.9%
2022	71.91	282^nd	1031	72.6%
2023	80.58	168^th	1011	83.4%
2024	65.32	337^th	1009	66.6%

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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 Ella Baker Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2019	120	6	253	24	32	435
2020	150	22	283	48	46	549
2021	134	17	267	50	36	504
2022	130	9	236	53	28	456
2023	108	12	277	60	30	487

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 Ella Baker Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	435	25.2	17.2	0.9
2020	549	30.8	17.8	10.4
2021	504	30.6	16.4	10.7
2022	456	30.3	15.0	13.4
2023	487	29.6	16.4	17.2

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 Ella Baker Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	435	25.2	17.2	0.9
2020	549	30.8	17.8	10.4
2021	504	30.6	16.4	10.7
2022	456	30.3	15.0	13.4
2023	487	29.6	16.4	17.2

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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