Enrollment
1,032
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shoreline, WA
Albert Einstein Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Albert Einstein Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530792001297
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albert Einstein Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools.
- #9 of 15
- public schools in Shoreline · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Albert Einstein Middle School has class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albert Einstein Middle School ranks #9 of 15 public schools in Shoreline, WA.
School address
District: Shoreline School District · Washington
NCES ID 530792001297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.9%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Albert Einstein Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Albert Einstein Middle School
Albert Einstein Middle School is a large middle school in Shoreline, Washington, enrolling 1,032 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.4:1 is larger than about 89% of Washington schools and 27% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Washington, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,032 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 166 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #46.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 304 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
10.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Shoreline's middle schools, it stands alongside Kellogg Middle School (991 students): Albert Einstein Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.4:1 vs 23:1).
Shoreline School District also operates Shorecrest High School (1,565 students) and Shorewood High School (1,544 students) alongside Albert Einstein Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Albert Einstein Middle School compares
Albert Einstein Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 54% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,032 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,032
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in Washington - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,858
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.4 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 46.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Two or More 14.2%
Asian 11.3%
African American 9.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Albert Einstein Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shoreline School District, which includes Albert Einstein Middle School.
$16,858
Per student
-13%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 56.2%
Federal 8.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Albert Einstein Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shorecrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shorewood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kellogg Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meridian Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Briarcrest Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albert Einstein Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,565
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Shoreline
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,032 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Albert Einstein Middle School
How many students attend Albert Einstein Middle School?
Albert Einstein Middle School has 1,032 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shoreline, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albert Einstein Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Albert Einstein Middle School is 22.4:1, which is 27% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Albert Einstein Middle School?
20.9% of students at Albert Einstein Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albert Einstein Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Albert Einstein Middle School is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Shoreline, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albert Einstein Middle School?
Albert Einstein Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Albert Einstein Middle School rank among public schools in Shoreline?
By Resource Investment Index, Albert Einstein Middle School ranks #9 of 15 public schools in Shoreline, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Shoreline on the city page.
Is Albert Einstein Middle School a good school?
Albert Einstein Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Shoreline School District?
Besides Albert Einstein Middle School, Shoreline School District also operates Shorecrest High School (1,565 students), Shorewood High School (1,544 students), and Kellogg Middle School (991 students). See the Shoreline School District district page for the complete list.
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