How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Federal Way School District | Lake Washington School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | FEDERAL WAY, Washington | REDMOND, Washington |
| Total Enrollment | 21,606 | 30,991 |
| Number of Schools | 43 | 57 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.2:1 | 19:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Federal Way School District | Lake Washington School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,913 | $19,952 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.0% | 5.9% |
| State Revenue | 68.0% | 58.6% |
| Local Revenue | 16.9% | 35.5% |
Federal Way School District
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Lake Washington School District
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Federal Way School District | Lake Washington School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20.8% | 37.7% |
| African American | 15.7% | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32.0% | 11.3% |
| Asian | 13.2% | 39.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 5.8% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 12.0% | 8.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 64.4% | 11.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Federal Way School District | Lake Washington School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 48 | 115 |
| Schools with AP | 5 | 7 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 404.1:1 | 416.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.5% | 13.6% |
School Types
Federal Way School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Lake Washington School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.