Juanita Elementary

Juanita.lwsd.org

358 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Juanita Elementary School, located in the Juanita neighborhood of Kirkland, Washington, is a key part of the Lake Washington School District. Serving students in grades K–5, the school is situated in a residential area near Juanita Beach Park and is known for its focus on creating a supportive, community-centered learning environment. The school emphasizes academic growth while fostering a culture of inclusivity and social-emotional development, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond.

As a member of the Lake Washington School District, Juanita Elementary benefits from the district’s robust curriculum, which prioritizes core academic subjects alongside technology integration and enrichment opportunities. The school maintains an active partnership with local families and the broader Kirkland community, often hosting events and programs that encourage parent involvement. By focusing on a well-rounded educational experience, Juanita Elementary strives to ensure that every student feels valued, challenged, and supported throughout their early educational years.

358

Total Students

21.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Juanita Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	57
Black	31
Asian	65
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

White
167 (46.9 %)
Asian
65 (18.3 %)
Hispanic
57 (16.0 %)
Two or More
35 (9.8 %)
Black
31 (8.7 %)
American Indian
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)936-2570
Website:	http://Juanita.lwsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 63

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 41