Benjamin Rush Elementary

Rush.lwsd.org

631 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Rush Elementary, located in Redmond, Washington, is a highly regarded public school within the Lake Washington School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and student engagement. The campus at 152nd Ave NE provides a structured setting where faculty and staff focus on building a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging students to develop critical thinking and collaboration skills.

As part of the Lake Washington School District, Rush Elementary benefits from the district's robust resources, rigorous curriculum standards, and a focus on preparing students for middle school and beyond. The school community is characterized by active parent involvement and a commitment to maintaining high educational standards. Through its dedicated staff and community partnerships, Rush Elementary strives to ensure that every student has the tools and opportunities necessary to succeed in a diverse and evolving academic landscape.

631

Total Students

38.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benjamin Rush Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	42
Black	11
Asian	411
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

Asian
411 (65.1 %)
White
142 (22.5 %)
Hispanic
42 (6.7 %)
Two or More
24 (3.8 %)
Black
11 (1.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)936-2690
Website:	http://Rush.lwsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	631
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
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

Kindergarten 118

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 123

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 82