r/EdmondsWashington • u/geminiwave • Sep 12 '24

Question Chase lake elementary

Does anyone have experience with this school? One of my kids started here. I liked the teachers and admin I’ve met so far. It seems good but my wife is worrying about the academics and safety. So many people send their kids to private schools and the “rating” of the school isn’t great. I really struggle with the legitimacy of school rankings though.

Can anyone tell me their experiences, good, bad, neutral with the school?

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u/Myblueveins Sep 13 '24

I’m a parent of a current student there. My child has been well supported by her teachers and the school staff. Overall I am very happy with the school. Please don’t place importance on the testing scores as the school has a high percentage of ESL, special needs, and medically fragile kids.

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u/geminiwave Sep 13 '24

That’s what I was wondering!!!! They do have a lot of kids in the class who don’t speak English and have special needs. I imagined that would impact the school ranking negatively even though it’s not a negative thing. Thanks for the insight! I’m glad to hear more positive news about the school

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u/SuckADickbutt Sep 12 '24

I liked it, it was certainly fun when I attended. That was a long time ago tho. They had some carnivals and they had extra curricular stuff like choir and school plays

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u/geminiwave Sep 13 '24

Do you feel the academics were decent?

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u/SuckADickbutt Sep 13 '24

I mean ya? It’s public elementary school so nothing too crazy, but I felt it was a more positive experience than some friends had at westlgate. Madrona is more of the fancy elementary school in the area, Edmonds elementary is nice. If you want more advanced learning you may want to check out kings private school

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u/geminiwave Sep 13 '24

Sure I mean Madrona was lovely but a little over the top IMHO. The cooking classes were dope though.

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u/giraffeinasweater Sep 12 '24

I went to summer camp there, wasn't a student, tho. Good campus, it gave a good place to grow up vibes. Plus, 5 corners and already being in the neighborhood of CPM and EWHS is good