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Cascade Ridge Elementary School

Sammamish, WA
TypePublicPublic neighborhood elementary
GradesK–5Attendance area
WA rank · 2025#3 / 116099.7 percentile
Research date2026-09-10Official website ↗

Tour planning: 2027–28 school-tour schedule

Tuition and admission: cross-school comparison and checklist

At a glance

Item Information
School type Public neighborhood school
Tuition $0; tuition-free public full-day kindergarten
District Issaquah School District 411
Grades K–5
Address 2020 Trossachs Boulevard SE, Sammamish, WA 98075
Main phone 425-837-5500
Website Official website
Washington rank #3 of 1,160 public elementary schools; state percentile 99.7 (SchoolDigger 2025)
Assigned by residence? Yes; the neighborhood school is determined by home address
2026–27 transfer availability Limited, checked 2026-08-27
Feeder path Beaver Lake Middle School → Skyline High School

Summary

Cascade Ridge is a comparatively small Issaquah School District elementary school with a close-knit, walking-school model, strong recent assessment results and substantial PTSA enrichment. It also hosts the north campus of the district's grade 4–5 Science Technology Magnet Program, although that is a later, separately accessed opportunity rather than part of the kindergarten program.

Enrollment and staffing

Measure Value School year/source
Total enrollment 391 2024–25 NCES
Kindergarten enrollment 43 2024–25 NCES
Classroom teachers (FTE) 23.60 2024–25 NCES
Student/teacher ratio 16.57:1 2024–25 NCES

Interpretation

Cascade Ridge was the smallest of the four researched Issaquah schools in 2024–25, including a kindergarten cohort 12 students smaller than Endeavour's. Its schoolwide ratio does not reveal kindergarten class size. The 2026 orientation named two kindergarten teachers and three paraeducators, but it did not state that every classroom has a dedicated full-time paraeducator.

Academics

Measure Result School year
ELA meeting or exceeding standard, grades 3–5 93.1% 2024–25
Math meeting or exceeding standard, grades 3–5 92.2% 2024–25
Grade 5 science meeting or exceeding standard 93.4% 2024–25

These percentages were calculated from OSPI's reported Level 3 and Level 4 results for all students. State assessments begin after kindergarten and are influenced by student population and participation. They are one indicator, not a direct evaluation of a prospective student's future teacher or classroom.

The Washington State Board of Education recognized Cascade Ridge for 2024–25, citing growth for students receiving special education services and achievement in ELA, math and attendance.

Kindergarten experience

  • Issaquah School District offers tuition-free full-day kindergarten.
  • For 2026–27, the district also offered a three-hour morning kindergarten option; this must be reconfirmed for 2027–28.
  • The 2026–27 orientation described student-centered, hands-on learning and WaKIDS whole-child observation across social-emotional, physical, cognitive, language, literacy and math development.
  • Incoming children and caregivers were scheduled for individual teacher meetings before the first kindergarten day.
  • The PTSA offered three summer playground playdates for incoming kindergarten families.
  • The 2026 orientation identified two kindergarten teachers and three paraeducators; actual 2027–28 roles, class count and classroom coverage must be reconfirmed.
  • Regular 2026–27 hours are 9:15 a.m.–3:45 p.m., with 1:30 p.m. Wednesday dismissal; schedules may change by 2027–28.

Culture and community

Verified information

  • The Coyote Code is “Be Safe, Be Kind and Do Your Job,” tied to the goal of becoming independent problem solvers.
  • The school and current principal describe Cascade Ridge as close-knit, with attention to academic, social and emotional development.
  • PTSA-supported enrichment recently included classroom drama, art lessons, clay projects, science/social-studies workshops, field trips and STEM materials.
  • Recent community events included Trunk or Treat, a community learning night, book fair, Science/STEM Fair and Heritage Festival.
  • Students have led service, art, writing and environmental clubs; the art club included kindergarten through grade 5.
  • Hallie Mills became principal for 2026–27 after serving as the school's dean of students, providing some continuity despite the leadership change.

Visit observations

  • No firsthand visit or observation recorded yet.

Programs and student support

  • Cascade Ridge is the north campus for the district's Science Technology Magnet Program, a multi-age grade 4–5 class using robotics, drones, probes, 3D printers and scientific investigations. Eligibility and application details must be checked if relevant later.
  • The school reports a Learning Resource Center, Learning Assistance Program reading support, multilingual-learner support and intervention blocks.
  • SAGE reading and math enrichment is available to identified highly capable students.
  • The 2024–26 improvement plan emphasized reading growth, Benchmark literacy and Universal Design for Learning.
  • Library, music and physical education are part of the district elementary program; school-specific frequency should be confirmed.
  • The districtwide MTSS framework provides tiered academic, social-emotional, behavioral and attendance support.

Academic resources

Logistics

  • Distance from home: To be calculated.
  • Typical travel time: To be tested during morning arrival hours.
  • Walking/biking feasibility: Central to fit; the 2026 orientation described Cascade Ridge as a walking-only school with no buses.
  • Bus eligibility and route: The current school-specific guidance says no buses; reconfirm this policy and any exceptions for 2027–28.
  • Arrival/dismissal: Exact route safety and pickup procedures should be observed because all neighborhood families converge on foot or by family-arranged travel.
  • Before/after-school care: On-site district program called Coyote Club; registration is waitlist-based.
  • Current care hours are 6:30 a.m. to school start and dismissal to 6:30 p.m.; no midday care is offered for half-day kindergarten.
  • Wednesday dismissal is currently 1:30 p.m.; reconfirm the 2027–28 schedule.

Enrollment and timing

Issaquah School District generally requires kindergarten students to be five by August 31 of the entry year. Confirm the current cutoff and registration rules with the district before applying.

Attendance is determined by the home address. A transfer would depend on space, staffing and district approval. Cascade Ridge's current “Limited” status is for 2026–27 and cannot predict availability for a prospective student's entry year.

Fit considerations

Possible strengths

  • Smallest recent enrollment and kindergarten cohort among the researched Issaquah schools.
  • Very strong recent ELA, math and science results, plus 2024–25 state recognition.
  • Structured kindergarten transition with individual teacher meetings and summer playdates.
  • Active parent community and broad arts, drama, science and community enrichment.
  • Walking-school model may support nearby friendships and daily family connection if the route is safe.
  • Later access to SAGE or the science/technology magnet may be valuable if those match a prospective student's needs.

Possible concerns

  • No-bus walking-school model could be difficult if the assigned home is far away, the route is steep or weather is poor.
  • The 2026–27 principal is new to the principal role, though she previously served as the school's dean.
  • Schoolwide student/teacher ratio is higher than Endeavour's and does not establish small kindergarten classes.
  • The science/technology magnet begins in grade 4 and should not be treated as a current kindergarten feature or guaranteed path.
  • Before/after-school care is waitlisted.

Information needed before deciding

  • Whether the home address is within the Cascade Ridge attendance boundary.
  • Safety, grade and length of the actual walking route.
  • Expected 2027–28 kindergarten class count, size and paraeducator coverage.
  • Stability and experience of the kindergarten teaching team.
  • A prospective student's reaction to the school during a visit or playground event.
  • Actual Coyote Club availability.

Visit notes

No visit recorded yet.

Questions for the school

  • How many kindergarten classes do you expect in 2027–28, and what is the expected class size?
  • Are paraeducators assigned to individual kindergarten classrooms, shared across the grade or scheduled only for parts of the day?
  • How much choice, free play and outdoor time does a typical kindergarten day include?
  • How do teachers support children entering with different reading, math and self-regulation levels?
  • How stable is the kindergarten teaching team?
  • How does the walking-only model work for families near the edge of the boundary or with unsafe routes?
  • What parts of the science/technology culture reach K–3 students before magnet eligibility?
  • What is the current Coyote Club wait time for an incoming kindergartener?

Decision notes

  • Current status: Researching
  • Overall assessment: Very strong option if Cascade Ridge is the assigned school and the walking route works
  • Confidence: Medium until boundary, route, visit and classroom staffing are confirmed
  • Next action: Verify the assigned address, walk the route and watch for the 2027 kindergarten orientation and summer playdates

Sources

Change log

  • 2026-09-10: Added consistent 2025 Washington elementary-school rank.
  • 2026-08-27: Initial profile created from current official school, district, NCES and OSPI sources.