- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kirkland, WA
Alexander Graham Bell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Alexander Graham Bell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530423000656
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alexander Graham Bell Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Kirkland · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 16.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Alexander Graham Bell Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Graham Bell Elementary ranks #6 of 6 schools in Kirkland, WA.
School address
District: Lake Washington School District · Washington
NCES ID 530423000656 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Alexander Graham Bell Elementary held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 530423000656 · Kirkland, WA Other · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 16.2:1 · 16.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake High School (2,481 students)
Alexander Graham Bell Elementary held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Alexander Graham Bell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastlake High
Eastlake High School
2,481 students
- Redmond High S
Redmond High School
2,304 students
- Lake Washingto
Lake Washington High School
2,081 students
- Juanita High S
Juanita High School
1,778 students
- Inglewood Midd
Inglewood Middle School
1,229 students
- This school 503
Alexander Graham Bell Elementary
503 students
What this shows Alexander Graham Bell Elementary reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alexander Graham Bell Elementary compares
Alexander Graham Bell Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.8% | ▼ 63% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 49% in Washington - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,053
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 503 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
Asian 17.8%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Alexander Graham Bell Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Washington School District reports $17,053 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alexander Graham Bell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Redmond High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Washington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Juanita High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inglewood Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alexander Graham Bell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,304
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,081
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,778
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Kirkland
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
International Community School
Alternative education program
421 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Juanita Elementary
Standard public school
394 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Carl Sandburg Elementary
Standard public school
391 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
John Muir Elementary
Standard public school
321 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Emerson K-12
Alternative education program
67 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alexander Graham Bell Elementary
How many students attend Alexander Graham Bell Elementary?
Alexander Graham Bell Elementary has 503 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kirkland, WA. CCD year-over-year: 517 (2022-23) → 520 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander Graham Bell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexander Graham Bell Elementary is 16.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alexander Graham Bell Elementary?
16.8% of students at Alexander Graham Bell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alexander Graham Bell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Alexander Graham Bell Elementary is White at 42.4% of enrollment, in Kirkland, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alexander Graham Bell Elementary?
Alexander Graham Bell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alexander Graham Bell Elementary rank among schools in Kirkland?
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Graham Bell Elementary ranks #6 of 6 schools in Kirkland, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kirkland on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Washington School District?
Besides Alexander Graham Bell Elementary, Lake Washington School District also operates Eastlake High School (2,481 students), Redmond High School (2,304 students), and Lake Washington High School (2,081 students). See the Lake Washington School District district page for the complete list.