Creekside Elementary School

20777 SE 16TH ST, SAMMAMISH, WA 98075

Top 10% School in Washington

Ranked 3 of 200 in Washington

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About Creekside Elementary School

Creekside Elementary School is a public school located in Sammamish, Washington. The student population is 581 and the school serves grades K–5 with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1. At Creekside Elementary, 87% of students scored at or above the proficient level in math, and 82% scored at or above that level in reading which reflects the incredible academic performance. The school is part of the Issaquah School District and offers a balanced curriculum which focuses on the academic excellence, social development and community engagement. The student body is diverse and is approximately 59% minority enrollment including the multiracial students. The district spends about $17,000 per student annually to ensure the access of strong support and learning resources. It is located in the well-regarded Sammamish area where the median home value is over $1.2 million. The Creekside benefits from high community involvement and supportive families hence making them on eof the most desirable schools of Washington.

Contact Information

Address

20777 SE 16TH ST, SAMMAMISH, WA 98075

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Phone

(425) 837-5200

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 87%
Reading 82%
State average proficiency is 87% in Math and 82% in Reading.
35
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
581
Total Students
$114456
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 3 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Creekside 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
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

3

of 200 in Washington

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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:40 AM to 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:25 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 43.5%
Asian 40.5%
Hispanic 4.4%
Black 1%
Two+ Races 10.3%
Native Am. 1%
White
43.5%
Asian
40.5%
Hispanic
4.4%
Black
1%
Two+ Races
10.3%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 581
48.3%
281 Female
51.7%
300 Male

Student Population

581 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

686 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

On Oct 30 2025, Creekside Elementary posted an announcement that students experienced a special performance of the play “PETS! The Play Comes to Creekside”, a production made possible by the PTA/PTSA, focusing on themes of up-standing against bullying and working together.

FAQ

Q1. What grades does Creekside Elementary School offer?"

Ans. Creekside Elementary is for kids in grades K–5.

Q2 Are there special programs for STEM, the arts, or environmental education?

Ans. Yes, students can take part in programs in STEM, the arts, and the environment.

Q3How does the school use technology in the classroom?

Ans. Digital tools, coding, and interactive learning are some of the ways that technology is used in classrooms.

Q4 What chances are there for students to be leaders or get involved in their communities?

Ans. Students can take on leadership roles and work on community service projects.

Q5: How does the school help students grow socially and emotionally?

Ans. Some of the programs are counselling, peer mentoring, and lessons on social and emotional skills.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

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