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Alexander Graham Bell Elementary

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Alexander Graham Bell Elementary ranks 361 st of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

361^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,160 Washington Elementary Schools

Better than 69% of Washington elementary schools

Summary

Alexander Graham Bell Elementary is a public PK-5 school serving about 500 students in Kirkland, Washington, and is part of the highly-regarded Lake Washington School District.

Academically, the school is a solid performer with test scores above the state average but below the district average, and it has recently seen a slight dip in its statewide ranking. A notable trend is the school's increasing economic diversity, with nearly 30% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, a higher rate than several nearby schools like Peter Kirk Elementary or Carl Sandburg Elementary. The data shows the school faces specific challenges, particularly in supporting its economically disadvantaged students and English Language Learners, whose performance rankings have declined or remained low, and in 5th-grade math, where scores lag significantly behind the district.

When compared to other schools in the area, Alexander Graham Bell finds itself in the middle of a wide performance range within the same district. It ranks well below top-tier neighbors like Lakeview Elementary but performs similarly to schools with comparable demographics such as Helen Keller Elementary and John Muir Elementary. This comparison highlights that while the school's changing student needs present real challenges, other factors like instructional approach and targeted support can influence outcomes, as seen with Juanita Elementary, which achieves slightly stronger results with a similar student profile.

503

Students ?

15.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,656

Per pupil spending ?

29.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

11212 NE 112th
Kirkland, WA 98033-4520

(425) 936-2510

District: Lake Washington School District

Students who attend Alexander Graham Bell Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Finn Hill Middle School
High:	Juanita High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.1%

Hispanic:

26.8%

Asian:

17.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 84th percentile in 2023 → 69th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Washington average (59% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Above the Washington median (69th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 84th-percentile peak (2023) to 69th (2025)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Near the bottom of Lake Washington School District's ranking

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school59%

District avg78%

Washington avg48%

361^st of 1,160

Washington public elementary schools ?

Top 31%▲ up 9 pts since 2015

From top 40% (2015) to top 31% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

28^th of 31Elementary Schools in the Lake Washington School District

4^th of 247Lake Washington School District among Washington districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	66.5	361 of 1160	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	77.4	248 of 1168	78.8%	★★★★☆
2023	83.6	183 of 1169	84.3%	★★★★☆
2022	76.6	258 of 1169	77.9%	★★★★☆
2021	73.0	276 of 1107	75.1%	★★★★☆
2019	81.5	192 of 1130	83.0%	★★★★☆
2018	81.0	186 of 1054	82.4%	★★★★☆
2017	76.5	237 of 1056	77.6%	★★★★☆
2016	73.6	272 of 1053	74.2%	★★★★☆
2015	58.5	426 of 1067	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	64.8	394 of 1106	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	66.4	361 of 1097	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	67.9	319 of 1092	70.8%	★★★★☆
2010	72.2	248 of 1088	77.2%	★★★★☆
2009	69.3	295 of 1072	72.5%	★★★★☆
2008	76.7	191 of 1067	82.1%	★★★★☆
2007	70.2	276 of 1069	74.2%	★★★★☆
2006	63.3	371 of 1051	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	56.5	456 of 1031	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2004	51.5	509 of 1026	50.4%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	50.7	91 of 189	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.7	59 of 163	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	68.5	65 of 201	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.2	61 of 169	63.9%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	36.1	185 of 303	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	53.9	65 of 213	69.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	66.5	322 of 1092	70.5%	★★★★☆
2024	76.0	236 of 1093	78.4%	★★★★☆
2023	75.0	245 of 1094	77.6%	★★★★☆
2022	75.5	246 of 1100	77.6%	★★★★☆
2021	71.2	248 of 1008	75.4%	★★★★☆
2019	79.8	191 of 1068	82.1%	★★★★☆
2018	82.1	148 of 1004	85.3%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	48.8	321 of 659	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.0	376 of 651	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	50.1	294 of 633	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	76.3	112 of 697	83.9%	★★★★☆
2018	93.1	25 of 540	95.4%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	37.0	681 of 1013	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.2	500 of 1024	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.3	291 of 1013	71.3%	★★★★☆
2022	40.9	617 of 1019	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	56.4	418 of 979	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	82.1	69 of 835	91.7%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	64.5	365 of 1098	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	76.7	233 of 1099	78.8%	★★★★☆
2023	88.4	116 of 1099	89.4%	★★★★☆
2022	77.4	244 of 1113	78.1%	★★★★☆
2021	72.1	264 of 1025	74.2%	★★★★☆
2019	83.2	162 of 1075	84.9%	★★★★☆
2018	76.8	233 of 999	76.7%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2024	65.6	85 of 339	74.9%	★★★★☆
2018	52.0	252 of 637	60.4%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	74.4	233 of 1007	76.9%	★★★★☆
2024	78.5	201 of 1009	80.1%	★★★★☆
2023	86.0	110 of 1011	89.1%	★★★★☆
2022	64.9	341 of 1031	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.6	450 of 943	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	73.0	268 of 1027	73.9%	★★★★☆
2018	67.4	276 of 833	66.9%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)77th percentile+8 vs school

Special Education (2024)75th percentile-4 vs school

Female (2025)71st percentile~ school

Male (2025)67th percentile~ school

Asian (2025)52nd percentile-17 vs school

Hispanic (2025)51st percentile-18 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)39th percentile-30 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)33rd percentile-36 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

Science64%+14 vs state

English Language Arts58%+5 vs state

Math55%+12 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, August 10, 2023

Bell Elementary is a wonderful school. My two daughters are currently students and are getting a very well rounded education that not only focuses on traditional academics but ensuring they have good social and problem solving skills. My kindergartner already built a pinball machine and wrote a well researched school report. Mr Story and all the teachers my kids have had are excellent. The PTSA is also very dedicated and do so much for the kids. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, August 13, 2013

I have a son who is very shy and sensitive. He has gone to Bell since Kindergarten and we have had a wonderful experience! First grade was such an important year for the both of us. With the help of the most amazing teaching team ever.. Mrs. Olson, Mrs. Hovis and my personal favorite, Mrs. Daly my son grew as a person and student and truly came out of his shell thanks to these women and their commitment to teaching. The compassion the teachers and staff have for the children is sincere. I have grown as a mom and learned that letting go is okay and I feel secure leaving my son for the day at this school. Close Quote

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Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 3rd Grade	SBAC Math 4th Grade	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Measles KG	% Mumps KG	% Rubella KG	% Diphtheria KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% Pertussis KG	% Tetanus KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Alexander Graham Bell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11212 NE 112th	Kirkland	98033	King County	Lake Washington School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 936-2510	503	33	15.3	29.4%	212 (42.1%)	21 (4.2%)	135 (26.8%)	89 (17.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	40 (8.0%)	66.5	361^st of 1160 public elementary schools	68.9%		77.4	248^th of 1168 public elementary schools	78.8%	113	63.8	63.8	52.8	54.8	67.2	57.8	55.6	60.0	48.3	54.7	93.2	97.3	98.6	98.6	98.6	95.9	97.3	97.3	95.9	95.9	$18,656	$163	$18,492
Peter Kirk Elementary	Public	K-5	1312 6th Street	Kirkland	98033	King County	Lake Washington School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 936-2590	592	34	17.1	6.1%	315 (53.2%)	6 (1.0%)	42 (7.1%)	154 (26.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (11.1%)	91.9	89^th of 1160 public elementary schools	92.3%		93.8	65^th of 1168 public elementary schools	94.4%	24	74.8	74.8	85.7	83.3	71.1	80.3	78.8	76.7	68.0	74.7	96.6	97.8	98.9	98.9	98.9	98.9	97.8	98.9	97.8	98.9	$16,973	$163	$16,810
Juanita Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9635 NE 132nd	Kirkland	98034	King County	Lake Washington School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 936-2570	394	26	14.9	22.6%	173 (43.9%)	21 (5.3%)	74 (18.8%)	75 (19.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (12.2%)	74.6	262^nd of 1160 public elementary schools	77.4%		78.1	238^th of 1168 public elementary schools	79.6%	24	72.6	72.6	53.1	56.9	73.1	61.2	62.0	52.9	71.2	62.1	93.9	95.9	95.9	95.9	95.9	95.9	98.0	93.9	95.9	95.9	$18,786	$163	$18,622
Mark Twain Elementary	Public	K-5	9525 130th Ave NE	Kirkland	98033	King County	Lake Washington School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 936-2730	550	36	15.4	16.7%	199 (36.2%)	18 (3.3%)	75 (13.6%)	204 (37.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (7.8%)	88.4	124^th of 1160 public elementary schools	89.3%		87.9	131^st of 1168 public elementary schools	88.8%	7	61.9	61.9	76.4	84.5	77.1	79.0	73.6	79.8	61.9	71.5	95.0	95.0	96.3	96.3	96.3	95.0	98.8	97.5	95.0	95.0	$19,143	$163	$18,980
Helen Keller Elementary	Public	K-5	13820 - 108th NE	Kirkland	98034	King County	Lake Washington School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 936-2580	300	20	14.6	31.3%	127 (42.3%)	15 (5.0%)	61 (20.3%)	41 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	54 (18.0%)	59.5	437^th of 1160 public elementary schools	62.3%		63.2	408^th of 1168 public elementary schools	65.1%	29	40.9	40.9	53.1	68.9	59.5	59.6	60.0	54.4	42.9	53.6	95.2	95.2	95.2	95.2	95.2	95.2	97.6	95.2	95.2	95.2	$21,781	$163	$21,617
Robert Frost Elementary	Public	K-5	11801 NE 140th	Kirkland	98034	King County	Lake Washington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(425) 936-2560	424	33	12.8	32.3%	186 (43.9%)	15 (3.5%)	131 (30.9%)	48 (11.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (10.1%)	64.6	382^nd of 1160 public elementary schools	67.1%		75.2	271^st of 1168 public elementary schools	76.8%	111	56.9	56.9	61.1	54.4	62.0	59.2	59.7	54.4	46.5	53.6	91.7	94.4	97.2	97.2	97.2	98.6	94.4	95.8	98.6	98.6	$20,523	$605	$19,917
Carl Sandburg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12801 - 84th Ave NE	Kirkland	98034	King County	Lake Washington School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 936-2700	391	25	15.3	8.7%	216 (55.2%)	4 (1.0%)	41 (10.5%)	61 (15.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	55 (14.1%)	91	99^th of 1160 public elementary schools	91.5%		90.4	104^th of 1168 public elementary schools	91.1%	5	82.8	82.8	89.8	68.4	81.3	78.7	81.4	65.8	65.6	70.3	93.8	95.8	97.9	97.9	97.9	95.8	93.8	95.8	95.8	95.8	$19,101	$163	$18,937
Discovery Community School	Public	K-5	12801 84th NE	Kirkland	98034	King County	Lake Washington School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 936-2704	71	3	21.8	7.0%	34 (47.9%)	1 (1.4%)	4 (5.6%)	23 (32.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (12.7%)	82.7	189^th of 1160 public elementary schools	83.7%		82.3	199^th of 1168 public elementary schools	83.0%	10				63.6		80.6		63.6	69.2	72.2	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$13,448	$163	$13,285
Rose Hill Elementary	Public	K-5	8044 128th AVE NE	Kirkland	98033	King County	Lake Washington School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 936-2680	570	33	17.0	18.1%	175 (30.7%)	18 (3.2%)	83 (14.6%)	232 (40.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (10.5%)	92.7	76^th of 1160 public elementary schools	93.4%		91.6	87^th of 1168 public elementary schools	92.6%	11	75.0	75.0	79.2	71.7	81.6	77.2	81.4	77.4	72.4	77.2	93.1	95.4	95.4	95.4	95.4	96.6	96.6	94.3	96.6	96.6	$16,596	$163	$16,433
John Muir Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14012 132nd AVE NE	Kirkland	98034	King County	Lake Washington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(425) 936-2640	321	25	12.8	30.5%	119 (37.1%)	22 (6.9%)	56 (17.4%)	76 (23.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (14.0%)	65.2	375^th of 1160 public elementary schools	67.7%		79.7	222^nd of 1168 public elementary schools	81.0%	153	61.5	61.5	53.2	57.6	66.7	58.1	50.0	57.6	51.3	53.1	91.7	91.7	93.8	93.8	93.8	91.7	93.8	93.8	91.7	91.7	$21,953	$542	$21,411

Frequently Asked Questions about Alexander Graham Bell Elementary

What schools do graduates of Alexander Graham Bell Elementary attend?

Students who attend Alexander Graham Bell Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Finn Hill Middle School
High : Juanita High School

What is the racial makeup of Alexander Graham Bell Elementary?

Students at Alexander Graham Bell Elementary are 42% White, 27% Hispanic, 18% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American.

How many students attend Alexander Graham Bell Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 503 students attended Alexander Graham Bell Elementary.

Is Alexander Graham Bell Elementary a good school?

Alexander Graham Bell Elementary ranks 361^st of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Alexander Graham Bell Elementary in?

Lake Washington School District

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