Margaret Mead Elementary

Mead.lwsd.org

580 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mead Elementary, located in Sammamish, Washington, is a highly regarded public school serving the Lake Washington School District. Nestled in a residential community, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for its diverse student body. It focuses on developing the whole child by balancing rigorous core curricula with social-emotional learning, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future academic endeavors.

The school benefits from a strong partnership between dedicated educators, active parent volunteers, and a community invested in high-quality public education. With a focus on technology integration and collaborative learning, Mead Elementary emphasizes critical thinking and creativity in the classroom. Its active PTA and frequent community events further contribute to a vibrant school culture, making it a central pillar of the Sammamish neighborhood.

580

Total Students

35.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Margaret Mead Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	25
Black	13
Asian	270
Two or More	47
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Asian
270 (46.6%)
White
219 (37.8%)
Two or More
47 (8.1%)
Hispanic
25 (4.3%)
Black
13 (2.2%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7%)
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)936-2630
Website:	http://Mead.lwsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	580
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	19
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 74

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 121