Enrollment
67
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kirkland, WA
Emerson High School
Federal NCES profile for Emerson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530423001784
👥 S:T ratio 73
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emerson High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Kirkland · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.7:1
- small classes for Washington
- 23.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Emerson High School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Kirkland, WA.
School address
District: Lake Washington School District · Washington
NCES ID 530423001784 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-62% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Emerson High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Emerson High School
Emerson High School is a small high school in Kirkland, Washington, enrolling 67 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.7:1, Emerson High School is leaner than roughly 98% of Washington schools and 62% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 67 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 44 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 58/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 74 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Kirkland's high schools, it stands alongside Lake Washington High School (2,081 students): Emerson High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (6.7:1 vs 21.7:1).
Lake Washington School District also operates Eastlake High School (2,481 students) and Redmond High School (2,304 students) alongside Emerson High 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 Emerson High School compares
Emerson High 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 | 6.7:1 | ▼ 62% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 49% | 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
6.7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
67
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
6.7:1
students per teacher
- 62% below state mean
Top 2% in Washington - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors0.9 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 59.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 3.2%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Emerson High School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Washington School District, which includes Emerson High 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 Emerson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Redmond High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Washington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Juanita High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inglewood Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emerson High 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 high schools in Kirkland
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Lake Washington High School
Standard public school
2,081 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Juanita High School
Standard public school
1,778 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Lake Washington Technical Academy
Standard public school
138 students
Futures School
Alternative education program
25 students
Open Doors at Lwit
Alternative education program
5 students
Similar high 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 (~6.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Emerson High School
How many students attend Emerson High School?
Emerson High School has 67 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kirkland, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson High School is 6.7:1, which is 62% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 57% 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 Emerson High School?
23.1% of students at Emerson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emerson High School?
The largest demographic group at Emerson High School is White at 59.7% of enrollment, in Kirkland, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerson High School?
Emerson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Emerson High School rank among high schools in Kirkland?
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson High School ranks #2 of 5 high 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 high schools in Kirkland on the city page.
Is Emerson High School a good school?
Emerson High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% 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 Emerson High 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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