Christa Mcauliffe Elementary

McAuliffe.lwsd.org

495 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Christa McAuliffe Elementary, located in Sammamish, Washington, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Lake Washington School District. Named in honor of the teacher-astronaut Christa McAuliffe, the school is situated in a quiet residential area and reflects the district's commitment to academic excellence, community engagement, and a supportive learning environment. It is widely recognized for its strong parent involvement, dedicated faculty, and a focus on fostering both the intellectual and social-emotional growth of its diverse student body.

Academically, the school places a heavy emphasis on core subjects like literacy and mathematics while providing a variety of enrichment opportunities to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. The curriculum is integrated with technology and modern teaching strategies that encourage critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving. By cultivating a welcoming school culture, McAuliffe Elementary aims to ensure that every student feels valued, challenged, and inspired to reach their full potential within a safe and structured setting.

495

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

1.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	25
Black	4
Asian	280
Two or More	34

Asian
280 (56.6 %)
White
152 (30.7 %)
Two or More
34 (6.9 %)
Hispanic
25 (5.1 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)

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)936-2620
Website:	http://McAuliffe.lwsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	7
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 57

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 98