- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530423001784
👥 S:T ratio 73
🌟 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 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Washington schools.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Kirkland · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Emerson High School grew from 39 students in 2022-23 to 64 in 2023-24 (+64.1%).
Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 9.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 530423001784 · Kirkland, WA High · SMALL · TRAD
67 enr · 6.7:1 · 23.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake High School (2,481 students)
Emerson High School grew from 39 students in 2022-23 to 64 in 2023-24 (+64.1%). Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 9.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Emerson High 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 67
Emerson High School
67 students
What this shows Emerson High School reports 67 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emerson High School compares
Emerson High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
Counselors0.9 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.
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
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 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
- 2,304
- 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
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 (~67 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 39 (2022-23) → 64 (2023-24), up 25.
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 55/100 (higher 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 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.
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.