How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Lake Washington School District | North Thurston Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | REDMOND, Washington | LACEY, Washington |
| Total Enrollment | 30,991 | 15,119 |
| Number of Schools | 57 | 24 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Lake Washington School District | North Thurston Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,952 | $19,649 |
| Federal Revenue | 5.9% | 8.3% |
| State Revenue | 58.6% | 61.3% |
| Local Revenue | 35.5% | 30.4% |
Lake Washington School District
Federal State Local
North Thurston Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Lake Washington School District | North Thurston Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37.7% | 43.9% |
| African American | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.3% | 23.6% |
| Asian | 39.6% | 6.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 3.3% |
| Multiracial | 8.5% | 16.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 11.1% | 39.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Lake Washington School District | North Thurston Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 115 | 54 |
| Schools with AP | 7 | 4 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 416.2:1 | 455.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.6% | 19.7% |
School Types
Lake Washington School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
North Thurston Public Schools
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.