- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Redmond, WA
Benjamin Rush Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Benjamin Rush Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530423000659
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benjamin Rush Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #11 of 12
- elementary schools in Redmond · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 5.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Benjamin Rush Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Rush Elementary ranks #11 of 12 elementary schools in Redmond, WA.
School address
District: Lake Washington School District · Washington
NCES ID 530423000659 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Benjamin Rush Elementary held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.2 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 530423000659 · Redmond, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
631 enr · 16.6:1 · 5.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake High School (2,481 students)
Benjamin Rush Elementary held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.2 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Benjamin Rush 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 631
Benjamin Rush Elementary
631 students
What this shows Benjamin Rush Elementary reports 631 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benjamin Rush Elementary compares
Benjamin Rush 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.4% | ▼ 88% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 631 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
631
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 52% in Washington - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.2%
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
$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 631 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
Asian 67.7%
White 20.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Benjamin Rush Elementary is less 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 Benjamin Rush Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inglewood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benjamin Rush 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 elementary schools in Redmond
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Louisa May Alcott Elementary
Standard public school
615 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Redmond Elementary
Standard public school
543 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Clara Barton Elementary School
Standard public school
452 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Rosa Parks Elementary
Standard public school
450 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Albert Einstein Elementary
Standard public school
448 students 16:1 students per teacher
John J. Audubon Elementary
Standard public school
431 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~631 students)
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Rush Elementary
How many students attend Benjamin Rush Elementary?
Benjamin Rush Elementary has 631 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Redmond, WA. CCD year-over-year: 631 (2022-23) → 641 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Rush Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Rush Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 6% 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 Benjamin Rush Elementary?
5.4% of students at Benjamin Rush Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benjamin Rush Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Benjamin Rush Elementary is Asian at 67.7% of enrollment, in Redmond, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benjamin Rush Elementary?
Benjamin Rush Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Benjamin Rush Elementary rank among elementary schools in Redmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Benjamin Rush Elementary ranks #11 of 12 elementary schools in Redmond, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Redmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Washington School District?
Besides Benjamin Rush 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.