Helen Keller Elementary

Keller.lwsd.org

328 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Keller Elementary School is a public primary school located in the Juanita neighborhood of Kirkland, Washington, serving students within the Lake Washington School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school culture is centered on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to become curious learners, critical thinkers, and responsible members of their community.

Beyond the standard classroom instruction, Keller Elementary places a strong value on the partnership between educators, families, and the broader community. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher organization (PTSA) that supports various enrichment activities, extracurricular programs, and campus enhancements. By integrating social-emotional learning with academic rigor, Keller Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and long-term academic success while promoting a positive and collaborative school climate.

328

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Helen Keller Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	150
Hispanic	61
Black	7
Asian	53
Two or More	56
Pacific Islander	1

White
150 (45.7 %)
Hispanic
61 (18.6 %)
Two or More
56 (17.1 %)
Asian
53 (16.2 %)
Black
7 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Lake Washington School District
Phone:	(425)936-2580
Website:	http://Keller.lwsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	328
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 63