Carl Sandburg Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Kirkland, Washington 98034 · Lake Washington School District
#83 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#2933 of 50,301 nationally
About Carl Sandburg Elementary
Carl Sandburg Elementary is a public elementary located in Kirkland, in the Lake Washington School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 391 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 83.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 83rd of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (41th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 391.
There are 18 schools in Kirkland; Carl Sandburg Elementary ranks 5th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)71%
- Reading proficiency (30%)80%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)8.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Carl Sandburg Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 8.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 80%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Carl Sandburg Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Finn Hill Middle School
Kirkland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
664 students · 365 m away
Henry David Thoreau Elementary
Kirkland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
404 students · 947 m away
Juanita Elementary
Kirkland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students · 1.6 km away
Juanita High School
Kirkland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,778 students · 2.4 km away
Moorlands Elementary
Kenmore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
579 students · 2.5 km away
Inglemoor HS
Kenmore · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,441 students · 2.7 km away
Arrowhead Elementary
Kenmore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
332 students · 2.8 km away
Helen Keller Elementary
Kirkland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
300 students · 2.8 km away
Alexander Graham Bell Elementary
Kirkland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
503 students · 3.4 km away
Robert Frost Elementary
Kirkland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
424 students · 3.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
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Sammamish · Public elementary · Grades K–5
391 students
Utsalady Elementary
Camano Island · Public elementary · Grades K–5
391 students
Edison Elementary
Edison · Public elementary · Grades K–8
390 students
Lake Grove Elementary School
Federal Way · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
Custer Elem
Custer · Public elementary · Grades K–5
392 students
Meridian Elementary School
Kent · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Carl Sandburg Elementary a good school?
Carl Sandburg Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 83.9 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #83 of 1,154 in Washington. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Carl Sandburg Elementary rank in Washington?
Carl Sandburg Elementary ranks #83 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #2933 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Carl Sandburg Elementary?
Carl Sandburg Elementary had 391 students in 2025.
Is Carl Sandburg Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Carl Sandburg Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Carl Sandburg Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Carl Sandburg Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.