Louisa May Alcott Elementary

Alcott.lwsd.org

615 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Louisa May Alcott Elementary, located in Redmond, Washington, is a highly regarded public school within the Lake Washington School District. Serving students in grades K–5, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a supportive community, and providing a well-rounded educational experience. As part of a district that emphasizes innovation and high standards, Alcott Elementary focuses on developing critical thinking, social-emotional learning, and foundational skills necessary for student success in middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from a strong sense of community, frequently cited for its active Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) and high level of family engagement. Its location in the Redmond area—a hub for technology and industry—often translates to a diverse student body and access to robust extracurricular programs. By balancing rigorous core curricula with opportunities for creative expression and physical development, Alcott Elementary aims to create an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential in both their academic and personal lives.

615

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Louisa May Alcott Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	116
Hispanic	39
Black	6
Asian	434
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

Asian
434 (70.6 %)
White
116 (18.9 %)
Hispanic
39 (6.3 %)
Two or More
19 (3.1 %)
Black
6 (1.0 %)
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)936-2490
Website:	http://Alcott.lwsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	615
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 86

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 117

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 113