Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary

Blackwell.lwsd.org

508 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Blackwell Elementary, located in Sammamish, Washington, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Lake Washington School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. Its curriculum is designed to meet rigorous state standards while providing students with opportunities to engage in a variety of enrichment activities that help build a well-rounded educational foundation.

The school is deeply integrated into the Sammamish community, benefiting from strong parental involvement and a collaborative atmosphere between staff and families. Blackwell Elementary emphasizes inclusivity and the pursuit of individual potential, utilizing modern teaching methodologies to prepare students for future academic success. With its focus on innovation and community spirit, the school remains a key educational hub for the families residing within its attendance area.

508

Total Students

27.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	25
Black	5
Asian	270
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

Asian
270 (53.3 %)
White
175 (34.5 %)
Two or More
31 (6.1 %)
Hispanic
25 (4.9 %)
Black
5 (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)936-2520
Website:	http://Blackwell.lwsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	508
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	19
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 76

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 94