C O Sorenson

19705 88 AV NE
Bothell, WA 98011

www.nsd.org/sorenson

198 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

C.O. Sorenson Early Childhood Center, located in Bothell, Washington, operates as a specialized facility within the Northshore School District. Unlike a traditional K-12 elementary school, the center focuses exclusively on early learning and developmental support. Its primary mission is to provide an inclusive and nurturing environment for preschool-aged children, offering programs designed to build a strong foundation for future academic success through play-based learning, social-emotional development, and early literacy and numeracy skills.

The school is particularly recognized for its dedication to meeting the diverse needs of its students, including those who require specialized instruction and early intervention services. By fostering a collaborative partnership between educators, therapists, and families, C.O. Sorenson aims to create a supportive community that helps every child reach their developmental milestones. The center serves as a vital resource for Northshore families, ensuring that young learners in the district have access to high-quality, research-based early childhood education tailored to their specific stages of growth.

198

Total Students

12.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for C O Sorenson
Demographic	Student Count
White	69
Hispanic	43
Black	13
Asian	61
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

White
69 (34.8 %)
Asian
61 (30.8 %)
Hispanic
43 (21.7 %)
Black
13 (6.6 %)
Two or More
11 (5.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Northshore School District
Phone:	(425)408-5570
Website:	http://www.nsd.org/sorenson
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	198
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	43
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 198