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Emily Dickinson Elementary

Q: Is Emily Dickinson Elementary a good school?

Emily Dickinson Elementary ranks 131 st of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

131^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,160 Washington Elementary Schools

Better than 89% of Washington elementary schools

Summary

Emily Dickinson Elementary is a well-regarded public school serving 294 students in grades K-5 within the highly-ranked Lake Washington School District in Redmond, WA, consistently performing in the top 15% of elementary schools statewide.

The school offers a strong academic program, with test scores significantly above state averages in English, math, and science, and benefits from a lower student-teacher ratio than most neighboring schools. It serves a community with a moderate level of economic need compared to other schools in the area. While Emily Dickinson is an excellent school, it finds itself in the middle tier among its immediate neighbors within the district, with schools like Horace Mann Elementary and Louisa May Alcott Elementary often achieving higher rankings.

Notable strengths include historically strong support for special education students and balanced performance between genders. Areas to watch include a recent dip in fifth-grade math scores and some year-to-year variation in science performance. Interestingly, the school shares its building with the much smaller Explorer Community School, which operates with a different educational model. Emily Dickinson spends more per student than most nearby schools, which may contribute to its favorable class sizes and overall solid outcomes for its students.

294

Students ?

13.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,762

Per pupil spending ?

13.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7040 - 208th NE
Redmond, WA 98053-4716

(425) 936-2530

District: Lake Washington School District

Students who attend Emily Dickinson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Evergreen Middle School
High:	Eastlake High School

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

41.5%

White:

35.0%

Hispanic:

13.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 94th percentile in 2015 → 89th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Washington average (72% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 11% of Washington elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2015

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school72%

District avg78%

Washington avg48%

131^st of 1,160

Washington public elementary schools ?

Top 11%▼ down 5 pts since 2015

From top 6% (2015) to top 11% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

22^nd 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	87.9	131 of 1160	88.7%	★★★★☆
2024	90.4	102 of 1168	91.3%	★★★★★
2023	88.0	131 of 1169	88.8%	★★★★☆
2022	92.0	79 of 1169	93.2%	★★★★★
2021	92.4	91 of 1107	91.8%	★★★★★
2019	85.0	145 of 1130	87.2%	★★★★☆
2018	83.0	167 of 1054	84.2%	★★★★☆
2017	86.0	127 of 1056	88.0%	★★★★☆
2016	86.4	126 of 1053	88.0%	★★★★☆
2015	91.6	62 of 1067	94.2%	★★★★★
2013	81.8	149 of 1106	86.5%	★★★★☆
2012	73.6	251 of 1097	77.1%	★★★★☆
2011	80.9	143 of 1092	86.9%	★★★★☆
2010	87.1	95 of 1088	91.3%	★★★★★
2009	85.5	96 of 1072	91.0%	★★★★★
2008	86.5	83 of 1067	92.2%	★★★★★
2007	83.6	118 of 1069	89.0%	★★★★☆
2006	84.3	106 of 1051	89.9%	★★★★★
2005	91.5	43 of 1031	95.8%	★★★★★
2004	85.5	102 of 1026	90.1%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	74.3	52 of 189	72.5%	★★★★☆
2023	69.7	51 of 170	70.0%	★★★★☆
2022	74.8	51 of 187	72.7%	★★★★☆
2021	73.1	46 of 131	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	77.8	44 of 201	78.1%	★★★★☆
2018	66.7	69 of 169	59.2%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2024	59.2	107 of 320	66.6%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	85.4	143 of 1092	86.9%	★★★★☆
2024	91.1	74 of 1093	93.2%	★★★★★
2023	85.9	133 of 1094	87.8%	★★★★☆
2022	91.4	79 of 1100	92.8%	★★★★★
2021	91.5	77 of 1008	92.4%	★★★★★
2019	74.6	258 of 1068	75.8%	★★★★☆
2018	79.8	186 of 1004	81.5%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2018	73.4	99 of 540	81.7%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2018	54.9	367 of 835	56.0%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	87.0	118 of 1098	89.3%	★★★★☆
2024	85.2	140 of 1099	87.3%	★★★★☆
2023	84.9	152 of 1099	86.2%	★★★★☆
2022	90.3	94 of 1113	91.6%	★★★★★
2021	92.1	85 of 1025	91.7%	★★★★★
2019	89.3	92 of 1075	91.4%	★★★★★
2018	84.2	138 of 999	86.2%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2023	81.7	21 of 194	89.2%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2019	84.6	48 of 566	91.5%	★★★★★
2018	88.7	46 of 637	92.8%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	75.7	225 of 1007	77.7%	★★★★☆
2024	74.2	246 of 1009	75.6%	★★★★☆
2023	74.9	252 of 1011	75.1%	★★★★☆
2022	85.1	115 of 1031	88.8%	★★★★☆
2021	79.7	160 of 943	83.0%	★★★★☆
2019	78.0	204 of 1027	80.1%	★★★★☆
2018	76.0	191 of 833	77.1%	★★★★☆

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)

Special Education (2019)92nd percentile+4 vs school

Male (2025)89th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2023)89th percentile~ school

Female (2025)87th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2018)82nd percentile~ school

White (2025)78th percentile-11 vs school

Asian (2025)72nd percentile-16 vs school

English Language Learner (2024)67th percentile-25 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2018)56th percentile-28 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts74%+21 vs state

Science71%+22 vs state

Math69%+26 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, December 2, 2025

This school is very unhygienic & poorly maintained. The building is extremely old, with no major updates. Ventilation is inadequate, & the school often has a strong foul smell, especially in the evenings. Classrooms & bathrooms are poorly kept, & many parents say their children frequently fall sick, & get infections. There are insects everywhere, cockroaches, ants, lizards, worms, bugs, etc. Some parents even had to take their children to the doctor due to infections caused by these insects.
Neighboring schools like Alcott, Rosa, & Ella Baker have modern facilities & strong academics. Dickinson falls short in both infra & academics. Enrollment has dropped from 600s to 200s (as per their website), & the rank has fallen from 9 to ~6–7. This school is a sinking ship!
Ideally, the district should move Dickinson’s students & teachers to nearby schools with better, hygienic, modern facilities. The land can be given to Evergreen MS, which is excellent but lacks space & has outdated infra. With more land, Evergreen MS could build a modern campus like Timberline MS or Redmond MS. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, October 11, 2013

The teachers are compassionate and understanding. They are passionate about the students and working with them for the best interests. The administration staff is known to make mistakes and cover up their mistakes. They do not consider what is in the best interest of students and they make it very difficult to contact them and discuss issues when they arise. A+ for the teachers. D- for the principal and administrative staff. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WCAS Science (2025)		SBAC English Language Arts (2025)				SBAC Math (2025)				% Completely Immunized (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Diphtheria (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% Pertussis (2024)	% Tetanus (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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
Emily Dickinson Elementary	Public	K-5	7040 - 208th NE	Redmond	98053	King County	Lake Washington School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 936-2530	294	22	13.4	13.3%	103 (35.0%)	7 (2.4%)	41 (13.9%)	122 (41.5%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.5%)	87.9	131^st of 1160 public elementary schools	88.7%		90.4	102^nd of 1168 public elementary schools	91.3%	29	71.4	71.4	69.4	77.4	76.2	74.3	73.5	70.4	61.9	69.0	94.6	96.4	96.4	96.4	96.4	94.6	96.4	96.4	94.6	94.6	$20,762	$163	$20,599
Explorer Community School	Public	1-5	7040 208th NE	Redmond	98053	King County	Lake Washington School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 936-2533	60	2	26.0	5.0%	26 (43.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)	28 (46.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.7%)								(n/a)						91.9				89.2											$12,819	$163	$12,655
Rosa Parks Elementary	Public	K-5	22845 NE Cedar Park Crescent	Redmond	98053	King County	Lake Washington School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 936-2650	450	28	16.2	5.8%	108 (24.0%)	5 (1.1%)	35 (7.8%)	274 (60.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.1%)	95.7	40^th of 1160 public elementary schools	96.6%		96.2	34^th of 1168 public elementary schools	97.1%	6	89.2	89.2	77.9	79.8	92.8	83.5	74.7	83.5	83.1	80.3	95.1	96.7	98.4	98.4	98.4	98.4	96.7	98.4	98.4	98.4	$17,827	$163	$17,663
Louisa May Alcott Elementary	Public	K-5	4213 - 228th AVE NE	Redmond	98053	King County	Lake Washington School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 936-2490	615	36	17.2	5.4%	98 (15.9%)	10 (1.6%)	48 (7.8%)	436 (70.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.7%)	97.5	13^th of 1160 public elementary schools	98.9%		97	20^th of 1168 public elementary schools	98.3%	7	86.6	86.6	84.6	86.8	85.7	85.7	88.0	88.8	83.0	86.6	95.4	96.6	100.0	100.0	100.0	97.7	100.0	98.9	97.7	97.7	$17,479	$163	$17,316
Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary	Public	K-5	3225 - 205th PL NE	Sammamish	98074	King County	Lake Washington School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 936-2520	478	29	16.6	5.2%	172 (36.0%)	7 (1.5%)	28 (5.9%)	255 (53.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.9%)	95.8	38^th of 1160 public elementary schools	96.7%		95.4	46^th of 1168 public elementary schools	96.1%	8	84.9	84.9	80.5	83.9	82.7	82.4	79.3	86.0	78.1	81.1	96.7	98.3	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	98.3	100.0	100.0	$17,518	$163	$17,355
Ella Baker Elementary School	Public	K-5	9595 Eastridge Drive NE	Redmond	98053	King County	Lake Washington School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 936-2790	401	27	14.9	14.2%	87 (21.7%)	8 (2.0%)	51 (12.7%)	230 (57.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.2%)	94.4	55^th of 1160 public elementary schools	95.3%		92.1	84^th of 1168 public elementary schools	92.8%	29	86.9	86.9	76.5	80.0	86.7	81.6	75.3	73.3	84.9	78.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$18,978	$163	$18,815
Redmond Elementary	Public	K-5	16800 NE 80th	Redmond	98052	King County	Lake Washington School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 936-2660	543	40	13.5	29.7%	144 (26.5%)	30 (5.5%)	100 (18.4%)	235 (43.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (6.1%)	81.1	201^st of 1160 public elementary schools	82.7%		82.5	197^th of 1168 public elementary schools	83.1%	4	66.7	66.7	63.6	67.9	69.7	66.9	73.9	64.0	56.4	65.3	91.8	94.1	97.7	97.7	97.7	96.5	94.1	98.8	96.5	96.5	$19,371	$163	$19,207
Albert Einstein Elementary	Public	K-5	18025 NE 116th	Redmond	98052	King County	Lake Washington School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 936-2540	448	30	15.1	20.8%	118 (26.3%)	19 (4.2%)	111 (24.8%)	174 (38.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	21 (4.7%)	85.5	162^nd of 1160 public elementary schools	86.0%		94.5	56^th of 1168 public elementary schools	95.2%	106	66.7	66.7	67.1	72.2	82.1	73.1	63.0	75.0	64.3	67.7	98.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	98.7	100.0	100.0	$18,778	$163	$18,615
Horace Mann Elementary	Public	K-5	17001 NE 104th	Redmond	98052	King County	Lake Washington School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 936-2610	387	23	17.0	5.9%	111 (28.7%)	6 (1.6%)	26 (6.7%)	204 (52.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (10.1%)	97.8	12^th of 1160 public elementary schools	99.0%		96.1	37^th of 1168 public elementary schools	96.8%	25	87.3	87.3	94.0	81.2	94.9	89.9	91.6	84.5	84.8	87.0	93.1	96.6	96.6	96.6	96.6	93.1	96.6	96.6	93.1	93.1	$20,332	$163	$20,169
John J. Audubon Elementary	Public	K-5	3045 180th NE	Redmond	98052	King County	Lake Washington School District	No	No	No	No	(425) 936-2500	431	27	15.8	7.9%	195 (45.2%)	5 (1.2%)	32 (7.4%)	182 (42.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.2%)	95.3	45^th of 1160 public elementary schools	96.1%		95.5	41^st of 1168 public elementary schools	96.5%	4	80.3	80.3	77.2	85.7	84.9	82.3	77.1	82.9	85.1	81.4	96.8	98.4	100.0	100.0	100.0	96.8	98.4	100.0	96.8	96.8	$17,932	$163	$17,769

Frequently Asked Questions about Emily Dickinson Elementary

Is Emily Dickinson Elementary a good school?

Emily Dickinson Elementary ranks 131^st of 1160 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Emily Dickinson Elementary in?

Lake Washington School District

How many students attend Emily Dickinson Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 294 students attended Emily Dickinson Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Emily Dickinson Elementary?

Students at Emily Dickinson Elementary are 41% Asian, 35% White, 14% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Emily Dickinson Elementary attend?

Students who attend Emily Dickinson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Evergreen Middle School
High : Eastlake High School

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