- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sammamish, WA
Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530423002649
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Sammamish · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 2.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Sammamish, WA.
School address
District: Lake Washington School District · Washington
NCES ID 530423002649 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 530423002649 · Sammamish, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 17.7:1 · 2.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake High School (2,481 students)
Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Elizabeth Blackwell 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 478
Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary
478 students
What this shows Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary reports 478 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary compares
Elizabeth Blackwell 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.6% | ▼ 94% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in Washington - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.6%
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 478 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 53.5%
White 36.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Elizabeth Blackwell 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 Elizabeth Blackwell 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 | Higher 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 Elizabeth Blackwell 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 Sammamish
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Margaret Mead Elementary
Standard public school
580 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Creekside Elementary
Standard public school
555 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Samantha Smith Elementary
Standard public school
545 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Cedar Trails Elementary
Standard public school
374 students 18.7:1 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 (~478 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary
How many students attend Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary?
Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary has 478 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sammamish, WA. CCD year-over-year: 508 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary is 17.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary?
2.6% of students at Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary is Asian at 53.5% of enrollment, in Sammamish, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary?
Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sammamish?
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary 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 elementary schools in Sammamish on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Washington School District?
Besides Elizabeth Blackwell 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.