Albert Einstein Elementary School

18025 Northeast 116th Street

School District

Lake Washington
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 29, 2024

Very large classes and lots of chaos. Test results are thanks to outside supplementing via tutors or parents teaching. Teacher's seem tired. Some classes have disruptive students not interested in studies.
Submitted by parent on June 09, 2024

Very good school overall. There is good learning, nice mixture of academic and extra-currricular activities. Teaching can vary depending on the assigned teacher for a given class.
Submitted by parent on April 02, 2024

This school has really gone downhill. We were excited to be part of the choice program for Spanish, but our kids have almost zero benefit or knowledge of Spanish. The school leadership are extremely closed off and think they have it all figured out, but in reality their lack of leadership is shutting doors for many kids. Recess is an essential time for kids to get outside and get exercise. Unfortunately, the school doesn’t supply recess equipment whatsoever outside of flat balls and a pathetic sports field full of holes and sand. Parents have been suggested to donate materials? This is a public school…and when people have donated or allowed their kids to bring their own balls to school, the materials have gone unused (soccer balls) and the kids who bring their own equipment are told that they will get their things taken permanently if they bring them again. Avoid this school if you care about your kids physical health or are hoping for them to actually learn Spanish -
Submitted by parent on April 23, 2022

Overall I am impressed with this public school.
Submitted by parent on June 03, 2021

School teachers are very supportive. They consistently monitor students progress and forward it to parents and also help students to excel in their academics. Teachers not only teach academics but also teach students how to become a good human being and moral values. My two kids studied in this school and learned a lot from teachers. Teachers and all non-teaching staff are very supportive.Thanks to Albert Einstein school staff
Submitted by parent on February 25, 2020

I have 3 kids going to Einstein at different grades and we love all the teaches. They know what they are doing and doing it right way! Loved the way they handle projects for kids at different times. Its fun and learning for Kids.
Submitted by other on November 22, 2016

This school is so diverse with many, many ethnicities attending. Teachers and administrators work together to make the school a safe, tolerant, and accepting place for all children and families to be. Bullying of any sort is not tolerated. Acceptance is taught. A parent who complains about bullying is not listening to all parties. If you want your student to experience a realistic school with today's diverse ethnic population then Einstein is your school.
Submitted by other on November 16, 2016

We just moved to the area and enrolled our son here. Within a few days he was being bullied and picked on at the playground. We spoke with his teacher and she said she would take care of it and notified the principle an school psychologist. It didn't stop and my son was afraid to go to school. We moved from Ca and he had never experienced this treatment before. We have since pulled him out and are now trying to get into a private Christian school. It is very sad in this day and age with all the awareness about bullying that schools still allow it to happen.
Submitted by other on December 13, 2015

My children are assigned to very highly-rated schools for elementary because of where we live, but I wish they could go to Einstein instead. I volunteer regularly in a classroom at Einstein, and the school is full of caring and skilled teachers, welcoming staff, and a great new principal. There is a real sense of community at the school. What was most surprising to me is how much FUN the children seem to be having while they're learning. I would advise any parents in the Einstein area to visit the school and see for yourselves.
Submitted by parent on October 11, 2015

We were redistricted to this school from Horace Mann, and I was initially so disappointed. We were quite close to sending my 1st grader to private school. Now that we have been there for one month, I have formed so many opinions that i hope others find useful. I like the school for the following:~The teachers are highly credentialed. Unverified, but I was told that there are more masters degrees here than other schools in the area. I know this does not necessarily mean they are good teachers, but right off the bat I am impressed. My daughter loves her warm, loving teacher who communicates at a high frequency to the parents, and took a lot of time to develop a relationship with my anxious daughter.~The teachers are more compassionate and more intentional about fitting curriculum to skill level. This is a huge benefit to both highly achieving kids as it is those who need extra help. I like this idea of small group instruction around each subject area. This is different from what we had at Mann. ~There are more teachers to each student, and the school gets a much bigger funding pot than the surrounding schools. Every dime counts. There are more programs, like free tutoring for qualified students, ELL, and special anything...CONS:~A lot of the administrative staff is new. It's a lot more disorganized than Horace Mann was. ~Orientation this year was a mess. Microphones not working, people shuffling around bumping into each other, etc.~Parking lot is not managed well, and parents will randomly park all over the place. I always feel that kids might get lost. I have heard about kids getting on wrong buses and being lost.~Last year's principal (has left) scared me about all the kids who are struggling with transitional life issues. She said there were kids who were going through transitional trauma (poverty, broken families, crime, etc). Apparently there are feeder communities of transitional housing that turns over every 6 months. I haven't seen this manifest in the classroom, but if all these kids are coming in for 6 months at a time, the average standardized scores will never rise, right?
Submitted by parent on October 17, 2014

My school is GREAT! I have a kindergartner at Einstein and he is thriving at Einstein. I honestly don't understand why this school receives a low rating. We have two other elementary schools within a .5 mile from our home and could variance into them but after touring Einstein during kindergarten registration, I saw a hardworking, focused and organized school. As I walked by classrooms the students were engaged and focused. The kindergarten teachers were great and explained their goals for all children. My son LOVES his teacher and comes home and shares with me what he's learned. The class size is small and he loves his other activity teachers too. Einstein teachers are more highly qualified than the other elementary schools too. I've just started volunteering at the school and I always feel welcome. I spoke with other parents in the neighborhood with older children and they also feel their children are having successful school careers. I can suggest that if you aren't sure about the school, just stop in and introduce yourself. The staff is great and welcoming!
Submitted by parent on June 23, 2014

Einstein is the best school my kids have attended till now. This school has some exceptionally talented and hard working teachers. Both my kids got an opportunity to work well ahead of their grade levels in Math and English. Through the variance program my kids got an opportunity to move to a 10/10 school nearby, but we discovered that the learning in Einstein was way better than most other school. We chose to stay on right uptill grade 5 and it was the best decision ever. It provides a warm and nurturing environment for kids. I highly recommend this school to everyone.
Submitted by parent on May 25, 2014

My son attends Kindergarten this year and we have many neighbors who attend Einstein in varying grades. Consensus seems to be that they desperately search for faults in the kids whether they are excelling or struggling. I get that they focus on improvement but these are kids need positive reinforcement. My child has gotten high marks (3.5-4/4) across the board on his report cards and from seeing his homework, he is well above grade level. Every time we have gone in for conference, his teacher wants to discuss his weaknesses and he walks out feeling pretty down on himself. My son is very sociable and loves reading and writing and math and science but he's not a fan of school and I don't blame him. We are moving this summer just to get out of this district.
Submitted by parent on April 15, 2014

This is an excellent school. The staff and principal work seamlessly with parents and the community to make this a caring, loving place for students. I feel privileged to be able to be a part of this school community!
Submitted by parent on April 14, 2014

Einstein is a remarkable school and I have been more and more pleased with the quality of education my children have received every year they have attended. These teachers bend over backwards and are obviously passionate to teach to the individual student, not the tests. They are OVER involved in after school activities and family events because they CARE. I am so sad to see such a libelous comment previously written about these committed and caring teachers and devoted principal. Not only does highly trained Einstein staff deliver top notch differentiated instruction, but students also get to learn and experience the invaluable lessons of diversity, acceptance and respect, as this school is a small, but realistic taste, of the real world. Excellent school.
Submitted by parent on April 07, 2014

I would not recommend this school to a parent who wants his child to learn something. Very low level of teaching. Weak trained teachers and the principal's attitude is not for the benefit of students.
Submitted by parent on September 27, 2013

Einstein is a great school , we are very happy with our choice. Great teachers and staff.
Submitted by parent on August 29, 2013

Einstein is a remarkable school and as parents we are very happy with our choice. Great teachers and staff.
Submitted by parent on April 03, 2013

Einstein is one of the best schools I have ever know. The teachers are incredible, the principal is excellent and the school has an incredible spirit. I am so glad my girls went to Einstein and would highly recommend it for any other familiy.
Submitted by parent on April 02, 2013

Einstein is an excellent school. It gets dinged on these mechanical assessment systems because, unlike most of the district, it has a diverse student body that includes various socio-economic levels and a significant number of immigrants. Don't be fooled. The kids are kind, well-behaved, and there to learn. The teachers are hard working, and strive to make sure every kid is challenged, regardless of what level they are starting from. For my money, Einstein provides richer experience for my sons, without giving anything up academically. The proof for me is that more than one neighboring family that has petitioned to have their kids switch to one of the "10"-rated elementary schools nearby has had them back at Einstein within a year.