Henry David Thoreau Elementary

Thoreau.lwsd.org

409 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Thoreau Elementary School, located in Kirkland, Washington, is a highly regarded public school serving students within the Lake Washington School District. Known for its strong academic foundation and community-oriented environment, the school focuses on fostering both intellectual growth and character development. It benefits from its location in the highly-rated Lake Washington district, which is recognized for its rigorous curriculum, commitment to STEM integration, and dedication to meeting the diverse needs of its student population.

The school operates with a mission to create a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to become critical thinkers and lifelong learners. Thoreau Elementary places a significant emphasis on parent and community involvement, which helps maintain a collaborative culture between families and educators. With its proximity to the tech-driven landscape of the greater Seattle area, the school often incorporates innovative teaching methods and modern resources, preparing its students for success in a rapidly evolving educational landscape.

409

Total Students

27.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Henry David Thoreau Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	44
Black	8
Asian	85
Two or More	43
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
224 (54.8 %)
Asian
85 (20.8 %)
Hispanic
44 (10.8 %)
Two or More
43 (10.5 %)
Black
8 (2.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Lake Washington School District
Phone:	(425)936-2720
Website:	http://Thoreau.lwsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	409
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 74

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 72