Rockwell Elementary

Rockwell Elementary

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
11125 162nd Ave NE,  Redmond, WA
Lake Washington School District
4.8
437 Students
A
Niche Grade
Rockwell Elementary School is a public school in Education Hill, serving students in Kindergarten through fifth grade. They are one of the top rated schools in the area, with scores above that national average for test scores and academic progress. The mission of the school is to help students achieve success both at school and in the community. They desire to empower students to become thoughtful, compassionate members of a diverse society, and provide ample opportunities for growth and development. Rockwell offers and variety of extracurricular activities, including an academic enrichment program, various after school clubs, and a musical theater program. Parents work together on the Rockwell PTA to create school wide events and support the administration and students alike, from picnics to the school yearbook to various volunteer opportunities for families. The Rockwell PTA has been recognized nationally for their commitment to excellence. Students at Rockwell enjoy a rigorous learning environment that believes in the development of the child as a whole, with encouragement and motivation from educators at the forefront.

School Details

Head of School
Kirsten Gometz
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
87%
Reading Proficiency
86%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
86%
Math Proficiency
87%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.3%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
74.8%
State Average
41.7%
Science
83.8%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
519:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
51.6%
White
31.3%
Two or more races
8.1%
Hispanic
7.9%
Black
1.1%
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School Rankings

#13 Best Public ES in Washington
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 17 Reviews
5.0 other
12/14/2023
It's an amazing school, the best in WA
5.0 parent
9/25/2022
This is an awesome school. My son has gone here from kindergarten until now—5 th grade. All the teachers we met are very welcoming . Even during the pandemic the teachers had great online classes.
5.0 parent
12/20/2021
Its our first year at this school and it has given us a great sense of community. The effort that the teachers and the principal makes in provided a well researched, scientific and all-round curriculum is just fabulous. The attention that they put to diversity, inclusion and values is also praisewor...
5.0 parent
11/28/2021
Im a sophomore in college and I still talk fondly about this school. COULD NOT RECOMMEND IT MORE. I came back sophomore year of high school to be a counselor for the fifth graders end of school camping trip and that brought back so many good memories. I highly suggest this school. They are caring an...

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