Samantha Smith Elementary

Smith.lwsd.org

545 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Smith Elementary, located in Sammamish, Washington, is a highly-rated public school serving students as part of the Lake Washington School District (LWSD). Situated in a suburban community, the school is known for fostering a strong academic environment and a supportive culture that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. As part of one of Washington state’s most prominent school districts, it benefits from robust resources, a standardized curriculum, and a focus on preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school community at Smith Elementary is generally characterized by active parent involvement and a dedication to inclusive learning practices. By focusing on core competencies—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—while encouraging extracurricular engagement, the school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student body. Families interested in learning more about specific academic programs, bell schedules, or school-wide initiatives can visit their official website at [http://Smith.lwsd.org](http://Smith.lwsd.org).

545

Total Students

30.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Samantha Smith Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	110
Hispanic	24
Asian	384
Two or More	24
American Indian	3

Asian
384 (70.5%)
White
110 (20.2%)
Hispanic
24 (4.4%)
Two or More
24 (4.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

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)936-2710
Website:	http://Smith.lwsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	545
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	15
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 70

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 103