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Samantha Smith Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Sammamish, Washington · Lake Washington School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students545
Student:Teacher18.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch3%
Title INo
Samantha Smith
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 387
545
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
3%-47.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Samantha Smith Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Sammamish, Washington. The school enrolls 545 students. It is part of the Lake Washington School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Washington state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
3% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 51% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictLake Washington School District
County53033
CitySammamish
ZIP98074
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID530423002216

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment545
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino3.9%
Black / African American62.9%
Asian1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native28.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.3%
Hispanic
3.9%
Black
62.9%
Asian
1.1%
Two+
3.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %3%
State Avg51%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)