Rebuild and Enlarge Alcott Elementary
Alcott Elementary is Lake Washington School District's oldest elementary school facility, originally built in 1986. A rebuilt school could add permanent capacity for up to 207 students and would be completed in 2027.
All renderings are proof of concept and may not reflect the final design.
Project Updates
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Did you hear the news? Lake Washington School District is running a capital construction levy in the November 5, 2024 election. This levy will continue our Building Excellence Plan, moving into Phase 2, which focuses on rebuilding and expanding our oldest schools.
Voters will consider a construction levy to replace four aging schools and update the fieldhouse and community pool at Juanita High School.
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Do you want to know why LWSD recommends rebuilding Louisa May Alcott Elementary in the next phase of the Building Excellence Plan?
Levy will focus on replacing four aging schools and upgrading/modernizing the fieldhouse and community pool at Juanita High School.
Redmond, Wash. – At the May 20, 2024, Board Meeting, Lake Washington School District proposed a Building Excellence Capital Construction Levy ballot measure for the November 5, 2024, election.
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We want to sincerely thank all the staff members and families who came to the community open house in late February to provide input into the possibility of relocating Alcott Elementary to Site 44 (Cadman Property), as well as those who provided input through the online form.
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On Thursday, February 29, 2024, members of Lake Washington School District’s facilities team met with staff, families and community members from Alcott Elementary to discuss the future of their school community.
Project Information
This project will rebuild and enlarge Alcott Elementary School. The Facility Advisory Committee recommended this project.
Location: 4213 - 228th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98053
Built: 1986
Architect: Mahlum Architects
Contractor: BNBuilders
Square Footage: 78,000
Capacity: 690 students
Permanent Capacity Add: 207 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: $86.8 million
Planned opening: 2027
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.