Enrollment
67
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kirkland, WA
Community School
Federal NCES profile for Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530423000673
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Community School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools.
- #10 of 10
- elementary schools in Kirkland · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Washington
- 4.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Community School has class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Community School ranks #10 of 10 elementary schools in Kirkland, WA.
School address
District: Lake Washington School District · Washington
NCES ID 530423000673 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Community School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Community School
Community School is a lower-poverty, small elementary school in Kirkland, Washington, enrolling 67 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.3:1 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.3% free-meal eligibility runs 90% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 67 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 20 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #13.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Asian (43%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 670 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Kirkland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lakeview Elementary (602 students): Community School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.3:1 vs 20.8:1).
Lake Washington School District also operates Eastlake High School (2,481 students) and Redmond High School (2,304 students) alongside Community 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 Community School compares
Community 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.3% | ▼ 90% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 67 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
67
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
22.3:1
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
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,269
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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 47.8%
Asian 43.3%
Two or More 9.0%
Largest group: White at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Community School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Washington School District, which includes Community School.
$16,269
Per student
-17%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.5%
State 58.6%
Federal 5.9%
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 Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Redmond High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Washington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Juanita High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Inglewood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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 Kirkland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lakeview Elementary
Standard public school
602 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Peter Kirk Elementary
Standard public school
592 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Rose Hill Elementary
Standard public school
570 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Mark Twain Elementary
Standard public school
550 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
452 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Robert Frost Elementary
Standard public school
424 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~67 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Community School
How many students attend Community School?
Community School has 67 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kirkland, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Community School is 22.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Community School?
4.3% of students at Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Community School?
The largest demographic group at Community School is White at 47.8% of enrollment, in Kirkland, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Community School?
Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Community School rank among elementary schools in Kirkland?
By Resource Investment Index, Community School ranks #10 of 10 elementary 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 elementary schools in Kirkland on the city page.
Is Community School a good school?
Community School earns 41/100 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 Lake Washington School District?
Besides Community School, 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.
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