Rachel Carson Elementary

Carson.lwsd.org

486 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Carson Elementary, located in Sammamish, Washington, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Lake Washington School District. Nestled in a residential community, the school is known for its focus on academic excellence, student well-being, and fostering a collaborative partnership between educators and families. With a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student body, Carson Elementary offers a supportive learning environment designed to help children develop both strong foundational academic skills and essential social-emotional growth.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education by integrating technology, enrichment opportunities, and a strong sense of community. The active PTA and parent involvement play a significant role in enhancing the student experience through various extracurricular programs and school-wide events. By promoting an inclusive and engaging culture, Carson Elementary strives to prepare its students to be thoughtful, responsible, and successful learners as they transition to middle school within the Lake Washington system.

486

Total Students

28.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

2.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rachel Carson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	120
Hispanic	18
Black	9
Asian	302
Two or More	37

Asian
302 (62.1%)
White
120 (24.7%)
Two or More
37 (7.6%)
Hispanic
18 (3.7%)
Black
9 (1.9%)

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)936-2750
Website:	http://Carson.lwsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	486
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	9
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

Pre-Kindergarten 46

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 75