- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kirkland, WA
Discovery Community School
Federal NCES profile for Discovery Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530423002448
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Discovery Community School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 10
- elementary schools in Kirkland · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 1.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Discovery Community School has class sizes larger than 92% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery Community School ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Kirkland, WA.
School address
District: Lake Washington School District · Washington
NCES ID 530423002448 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Discovery Community School held near 70 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 3.1 → 2.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 530423002448 · Kirkland, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
71 enr · 23.7:1 · 1.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake High School (2,481 students)
Discovery Community School held near 70 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 3.1 → 2.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Discovery Community School 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 71
Discovery Community School
71 students
What this shows Discovery Community School reports 71 students on the CCD universe file.
How Discovery Community School compares
Discovery Community School 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 35% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.4% | ▼ 97% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 71 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
71
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% 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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 92% in Washington - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
4.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors0.0 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.
Student demographics
White 47.9%
Asian 32.4%
Two or More 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Discovery Community School 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 Discovery 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Washington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Juanita High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Inglewood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Discovery Community School'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 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
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 (~71 students)
Frequently asked questions about Discovery Community School
How many students attend Discovery Community School?
Discovery Community School has 71 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kirkland, WA. CCD year-over-year: 73 (2022-23) → 70 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Community School is 23.7:1, which is 35% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Discovery Community School?
1.4% of students at Discovery Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Discovery Community School?
The largest demographic group at Discovery Community School is White at 47.9% of enrollment, in Kirkland, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Discovery Community School?
Discovery Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Discovery Community School rank among elementary schools in Kirkland?
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery Community School ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Lake Washington School District?
Besides Discovery 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.