- Enrollment
- 2,304
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sammamish, WA
Eastlake High School
Federal NCES profile for Eastlake High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530423001141
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastlake High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in Sammamish · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Washington
- 5.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastlake High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastlake High School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Sammamish, WA.
School address
District: Lake Washington School District · Washington
NCES ID 530423001141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Eastlake High School held near 2,367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 110.4 → 111.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 530423001141 · Sammamish, WA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,481 enr · 22.6:1 · 5.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Redmond High School (2,304 students)
Eastlake High School held near 2,367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 110.4 → 111.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Eastlake High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Redmond Middle
Redmond Middle School
1,009 students
What this shows Eastlake High School reports 2,481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastlake High School compares
Eastlake High 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.0% | ▼ 89% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,481 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,481
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% 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
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% 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
11.3%
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
Counselors7.1 FTE
Per 348 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. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Asian 43.4%
White 40.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Eastlake High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
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 Eastlake High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redmond High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Washington High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Juanita High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Inglewood Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Redmond Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastlake High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high 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 (~2,481 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Eastlake High School
How many students attend Eastlake High School?
Eastlake High School has 2,481 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sammamish, WA. CCD year-over-year: 2,349 (2022-23) → 2,367 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastlake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastlake High School is 22.6:1, which is 28% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastlake High School?
5.0% of students at Eastlake High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastlake High School?
The largest demographic group at Eastlake High School is Asian at 43.4% of enrollment, in Sammamish, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastlake High School?
Eastlake High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Eastlake High School rank among public schools in Sammamish?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastlake High School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Sammamish, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sammamish on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Washington School District?
Besides Eastlake High School, Lake Washington School District also operates Redmond High School (2,304 students), Lake Washington High School (2,081 students), and Juanita High School (1,778 students). See the Lake Washington School District district page for the complete list.