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Benjamin Rush Elementary School

6101 152ND AVE NE, REDMOND, WA 98052

Top 10% School in Washington

Ranked 11 of 250 in Washington

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About Benjamin Rush Elementary School

Benjamin Rush Elementary School is a public school located in Redmond, Washington, and operates under the Lake Washington School District. The school serves grades K–5 with a total enrollment of 641 students and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 which allows the students for focused and personalized learning. At Benjamin Rush Elementary School, 79% of students scored at or above the proficient level in math and 85% achieved proficiency in reading which are both well above the state averages making it one of the best Elementary school in Washington. The school gives importance to the academics through a strong STEM and good curriculum along with incredible opportunities such as the district’s Highly Capable (Quest) Program for advanced learners. The student body is highly diverse with a majority of students are of multiracial groups, contributing to an inclusive and multicultural learning environment. It is ocated in Redmond’s well-regarded Grass Lawn neighborhood, the school benefits from strong community involvement and district funding that supports high-quality education.

Benjamin Rush Elementary School Contact Information

Address

6101 152ND AVE NE, REDMOND, WA 98052

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Phone

(425) 936-2690

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 79%
Reading 85%
State average proficiency is 79% in Math and 85% in Reading.
37
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
641
Total Students
$107135
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 11 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Benjamin Rush Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 AM - 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 22.5%
Asian 65.1%
Hispanic 6.7%
Black 1.7%
Two+ Races 3.8%
Native Am. 1%
White
22.5%
Asian
65.1%
Hispanic
6.7%
Black
1.7%
Two+ Races
3.8%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 641
51%
327 Female
49%
314 Male

Student Population

641 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

652 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Benjamin Rush Elementary School will hold Parent-Teacher Conferences on November 25 and 26. The meetings provide an opportunity for families to discuss student progress and goals with teachers.

FAQ

Q1. What do parents like best about Rush Elementary?

Many parents like that the school has a strong sense of community and staff who are always there to help. This makes the school a welcoming place for all kids.

Q2. What does the school do to help students do better in school?

Rush Elementary is known for having a consistent academic structure, clear teaching routines, and pushing students to do their best.

Q3. Are there ways to make things better?

Ans. Parents see that there are creative activities, STEM projects, and cultural events that help kids become more confident and curious.

Q4. What does the school do to talk to people?

Ans. Families get regular updates through newsletters and online platforms, which makes sure they know what's going on at school and how their kids are doing.

Q5. How much can families get involved?

Ans. Parents say that Rush's active PTSA and many volunteer opportunities make the school feel more connected.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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