Rebuild and Enlarge Rockwell Elementary
As part of the 2022 Building Excellence Construction Levy, voters approved building a new elementary school on the Redmond Elementary campus. At the April 3 special board meeting, the LWSD Board of Directors approved the repurposing of levy funds to remodel or rebuild and enlarge Rockwell Elementary. This plan creates space for 252 additional students while also addressing an aging facility. Rockwell will include 30 classrooms and support spaces in a new two-story building.
Project Updates
![The new Rockwell Elementary building has leveled up!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764892388/lwsdorg/qzwodcg3lupsdgdauh0g/Picture2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764892388/lwsdorg/qzwodcg3lupsdgdauh0g/Picture2.jpg","width":330}])
Second story takes shape on project to rebuild & enlarge Rockwell Elementary
The new Rockwell Elementary building has leveled up! The second story is taking shape with the wall panels being installed in the south classroom pods and progressing towards the north side of the building and gymnasium.
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The November 2025 Construction Update from the Rebuild & Enlarge project at Rockwell Elementary shares that the new school is taking shape - with exterior and interior walls being installed.
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Over the summer, construction teams made progress on the project to rebuild and enlarge Rockwell Elementary. This project is funded by the 2022 Building Excellence Capital Construction Levy approved by voters.
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Over the summer, construction teams made progress on three major projects for the 2025-26 school year: rebuilding and enlarging Rockwell Elementary, and additions at Eastlake High School (EHS) and Redmond High School (RHS). These projects are funded by the 2022 Building Excellence Capital Construction Levy approved by voters.
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On May 8, 2025, Lake Washington School District celebrated a significant milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony for the Rebuild & Enlarge project at Rockwell Elementary School.
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Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 5 p.m.
Please join us as we celebrate the groundbreaking for Rockwell Elementary School. This project creates space for 252 additional students while addressing an aging facility.
Rockwell construction videos
Project information
Location: 11125 162nd Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052
Built: 1981
Architect: McGranahan PRK
Contractor: Lydig Construction
Square Footage: 83,000
Capacity: 690 students
Spaces: 30 standard classrooms plus music, art/science rooms, ELL/SN/special education, library, cafeteria/commons, gymnasium and outdoor covered play area
Estimated Project Cost: $80.4 million
Planned opening: Fall 2026
Remodel vs. Rebuild
A remodel vs. rebuild study concluded that rebuilding a new school would be more cost-effective than remodeling and enlarging the existing school. A new building would bring the entire school under one roof and limit access points to enhance safety.
Review the new-in-lieu study here.
State construction assistance
Due to its age, the school is eligible for state funds for renovation or replacement. The amount the district expects to receive in State Construction Funding Assistance for this project is TBD.
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