How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Mercer Island School District | Seattle School District No. 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | MERCER ISLAND, Washington | SEATTLE, Washington |
| Total Enrollment | 4,057 | 51,238 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 107 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Mercer Island School District | Seattle School District No. 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,149 | $25,927 |
| Federal Revenue | 6.2% | 9.3% |
| State Revenue | 56.3% | 50.6% |
| Local Revenue | 37.6% | 40.0% |
Mercer Island School District
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Seattle School District No. 1
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Mercer Island School District | Seattle School District No. 1 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47.6% | 42.6% |
| African American | 1.1% | 15.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% | 16.2% |
| Asian | 28.2% | 11.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Multiracial | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 3.5% | 32.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Mercer Island School District | Seattle School District No. 1 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 29 | 124 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 11 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 308.9:1 | 408:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 5.4% | 9.4% |
School Types
Mercer Island School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Seattle School District No. 1
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.