- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kirkland, WA
Carl Sandburg Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Carl Sandburg Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530423000660
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carl Sandburg Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Kirkland · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 7.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Carl Sandburg Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carl Sandburg Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Kirkland, WA.
School address
District: Lake Washington School District · Washington
NCES ID 530423000660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Carl Sandburg Elementary held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 530423000660 · Kirkland, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 15.6:1 · 7.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake High School (2,481 students)
Carl Sandburg Elementary held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Carl Sandburg 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 391
Carl Sandburg Elementary
391 students
What this shows Carl Sandburg Elementary reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carl Sandburg Elementary compares
Carl Sandburg 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.5% | ▼ 83% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 41% in Washington - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 391 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 56.5%
Asian 16.0%
Two or More 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Carl Sandburg 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 Carl Sandburg 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 Carl Sandburg 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.
Alexander Graham Bell Elementary
Standard public school
503 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~391 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carl Sandburg Elementary
How many students attend Carl Sandburg Elementary?
Carl Sandburg Elementary has 391 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kirkland, WA. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl Sandburg Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carl Sandburg Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% lower 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 Carl Sandburg Elementary?
7.5% of students at Carl Sandburg Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carl Sandburg Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Carl Sandburg Elementary is White at 56.5% of enrollment, in Kirkland, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carl Sandburg Elementary?
Carl Sandburg Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Carl Sandburg Elementary rank among schools in Kirkland?
By Resource Investment Index, Carl Sandburg Elementary ranks #3 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 Carl Sandburg 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.